The Boyz are back and making waves with their mini album 'Fuse,' which is already dominating music charts! Released on the 28th, the album's title track 'TRIGGER' has quickly climbed the charts, hitting 13th on the Melon HOT100, 4th on Bugs TOP100, and 2nd on the Genie chart by 11 PM.

All the tracks from the album also made it onto the Melon HOT100. As of midnight on the 29th, 'Fuse' reached the top of the iTunes Top Albums chart in 12 countries, including Thailand, the UAE, Russia, and Hong Kong, showing off their global appeal.

In addition to their chart success, The Boyz took the 1st spot on the daily physical album chart on Hanteo Chart and secured 3rd place on the Circle Chart retail album chart, highlighting their strong presence in the album market.

To celebrate their comeback, The Boyz hosted a live event on the day of the album release. The event started at 4:30 PM on the 28th and saw around 300 fans join them through their official YouTube channel. During the event, they unboxed 'Fuse,' shared behind-the-scenes stories, introduced the point choreography for 'TRIGGER,' and enjoyed fun segments like 'Vanguard Selection Time' and 'Over-Immersion Balance Game,' making it a delightful experience for fans.

The Boyz expressed their gratitude, saying, "We prepared hard for our fans, the Deobi (official fandom name), so please show us a lot of love." They promised, "We have prepared a powerful performance that cannot be missed when you think of 'The Boyz.' Please keep an eye on us and support us during this activity," wrapping up their 60-minute live event on a high note.

The new song 'TRIGGER' features a bold sound, transitioning from intense house electro-pop to grand hip-hop vibes. It includes contributions from global hitmakers like DEEZ, YUNSU, and Tiyon "TC" Mack, while top choreographers such as Baek Ku-young, Bada Lee, TEAM I AM, TARYN, and NINO helped create The Boyz's stunning performance.

The mini album 'Fuse' reflects The Boyz's explosive confidence and their desire for continuous growth, symbolizing a new leap in their career as they aim to break established rules and create new paths.

As The Boyz celebrates their impressive comeback and strong performance on domestic and global charts, fans can look forward to more exciting promotional activities across various online and offline platforms, including major music shows!

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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