THE BOYZ 2ND ALBUM [PHANTASY] Pt.1 Christmas In August
- [PHANTASY], THE BOYZ's second full-length album that will make your heart flutter all day long.
- 'Everyone dreams of a fantasy.' The first chapter of THE BOYZ's signature 'Real Romance Fantasy,' 'Christmas In August.'
- The title track 'LIP GLOSS,' which will dye the whole world in a thrilling and 'fantastic' fantasy this summer.
The only boys who will make your fantasy a reality, THE BOYZ are back with their second full-length album [PHANTASY].
Starting with their debut album [THE FIRST], THE BOYZ have carved out a unique path through high-quality albums and solid storytelling centered on the themes of a boy's growth and love. Through 'THE' series, they spoke about the passion for dreams, growth, existence, and value that anyone can experience. By expressing the emotions of love in their own unique color and depicting the image of a boy existing somewhere between dreams and reality, they have established themselves as the synonym for 'boys.'
Since then, THE BOYZ have received passionate love from music fans worldwide with conceptual music and performances in every album, such as Heartthrob, Wolf Boy, and Fallen Angel. This year, they released their 8th mini-album 'BE AWAKE,' demonstrating their powerful potential in the global market by ranking at the top of major domestic and international music and album charts, as well as ranking high on a total of four charts, including the US Billboard 'World Albums' chart. Simultaneously, they continued their Asia and Europe tours, firmly establishing themselves as a 'top-class' 4th generation boy group.
THE BOYZ, whose strength lies in conceptual music and performance, have returned in the second half of 2023 with a second full-length album completed with upgraded music and performances that will firmly imprint their inherent team identity as 'boys.' The second full-length album [PHANTASY] is an album that newly embroiders various keywords of 'fantasy'—such as excitement, mystery, and emotion—in THE BOYZ's own colors, based on the overarching theme that 'everyone dreams of a fantasy.' In particular, through this comeback, THE BOYZ are attempting a unique 'Trilogy' format by releasing one album divided into three parts. They are expected to continue intense communication with fans more than ever by promoting with a 'Triple Comeback' to match the release method.
A real romance presented by the one and only boys 'THE BOYZ' to the one and only girl: [PHANTASY] Pt.1 Christmas In August.
The first story of the second full-length album [PHANTASY], 'Christmas In August,' is a fantastic album that captures imaginative moments and emotions—miracle-like and dream-like moments that cannot exist in reality—like a Christmas present, just as the phrase 'Christmas in August' suggests. Composed of tracks from various genres, ranging from a refreshing 'summer carol song' to songs that showcase their outstanding vocal capabilities and rich emotional lines, this album expands the identity and spectrum of the boys they portray. It is expected to offer a 'Real Romance Fantasy' different from the love stories they have presented previously.
The title track of the second full-length album, 'LIP GLOSS,' is a 'summer carol song' featuring lyrics with a conceptual story and a soft yet addictive melody. The witty lyrics, expressing the desire to receive a sweet kiss like a Christmas present from someone they fell for at first sight, double the charm of the song.
In addition, the album includes 'Passion Fruit,' a unit song (Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Q, Sunwoo) that presents a new side of THE BOYZ; 'Lighthouse,' which reveals the intense and diverse vocal colors of THE BOYZ; 'Julie's Law (Fantasize),' characterized by a popping sound reminiscent of a summer party atmosphere; 'Fire Eyes,' featuring excitement-filled lyrics that express 'nothing is more brilliant than the fireworks reflected in your eyes'; and 'Fairy Tale,' which stands out with a refreshing piano-centered sound and rich harmonies. In this way, [Christmas In August], the first story of THE BOYZ's second full-length album, contains six stories within the single theme of 'Christmas in August,' showcasing a further widened musical spectrum while planning to capture the hearts of fans worldwide once again with music and performances in their own unique style.
If you listen to the album from the first track to the last, following the narrative contained in the entire album and the stories within each song while focusing on the inherent identity of 'boys,' you will be able to feel a 'Real Romance Fantasy' that is more thrilling than imagination, miracle-like and dream-like, and impossible in reality.