Popular Fifth-Gen Idol’s Heart-Wrenching Pre-Debut Story Sparks Huge Response

Recently, BOYNEXTDOOR returned with their first studio album, HOME, and held a showcase to commemorate the release.

In particular, the lyrics for the track “06070” garnered much attention online.

엄마…………… pic.twitter.com/WjBIUnxP6X

— chiko (@woongkiidokii) June 8, 2026

In a recent live stream, Myung Jae Hyun shared the meaning behind the song.

jaehyun explain the meaning behind 06070 first verse,

🐶 when i was 20 years old, i worked as a part-timer at a pub near haehwa station. it was a place located in a very old alley, they’re closed now but anyway i used to work there. you know theres like this huge tv at the pub… pic.twitter.com/2TRYvRzyGw

— 🖤 (@leehancokr) June 8, 2026

“When I was 20, I worked part-time at a pub near Haehwa station. It was in a rundown area, but the pub is closed now, though. I used to work there, and while I was serving, I shattered the glasses I was holding after I saw the friends I used to practice with performing on music shows on the huge TV. It was that day that I made up my mind I would never try to be an idol, and that it wasn’t for me. But after that, things started falling into place, and I got a phone call from companies.

I had so many opportunities, they slipped right past me. I had a lot of chances to debut, but I didn’t grab a single one. People say that thoughts just keep chasing more thoughts, but I cut that tail off and used those thoughts to whip myself back into shape.”

— Myung Jae Hyun

Hearing this, fans could not stop hide their shock.

나지금턱이안다물어짐……………………. 운다진짜

— Zzz (@sleeping333i) June 8, 2026

I can’t close my mouth….I’m bawling.

내가 중간에 포기한걸 이룬 누군가를 볼때 진짜 심정 처참하고 가라앉는 느낌인데 얼마나 힘들었을까..근데 진짜 어떻게 또
그런애를 끄집어내주셨을까.. 역시 준비된 사람에게 기회가

— 21 (@tkfkdgo2493) June 8, 2026

It must’ve been so hard to see people living the dream that you gave up on. But how did they find and bring him out…opportunities really do come to those who are ready.

가슴이 벅벅 찢어진다

— 밍 (@mmmnnmmnnn080_) June 8, 2026

My heart is ripped into shreds.

드라마같

— 갈치 (@dojacattttttyy) June 8, 2026

His story is like a drama.