K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR. Photo: @BOYNEXTDOOR_KOZ/X

MANILA — K-pop boy group BOYNEXTDOOR is making a comeback in April with its second extended play (EP), which tackles the progression of a youthful romance, its agency said.

The EP titled "HOW?", to be released on April 15, "chronicles the relatable stories of first love to first heartbreak," KOZ Entertainment said in a press release.

The six-piece group also unveiled the tracklist poster for "HOW?", revealing the titles of its songs: lead single "Earth, Wind & Fire," "OUR," "Amnesia," "So let’s go see the stars,"  "l i f e i s c o o l," and "Dear. My Darling." It also includes an English version of  "Earth, Wind & Fire."

Tracklist poster for BOYNEXTDOOR's 'HOW?'. Photo courtesy of KOZ Entertainment"Earth, Wind & Fire" is a song that "showcases the band's musical versatility with hyperpop," KOZ said.

Members Jaehyun, Taesan and Woonhak took part in composing and writing lyrics for the songs on the EP, including the single.

The group is set to release a series of concept photos and films, a "track spoiler," and music video teaser in the days leading up to the EP's release, KOZ said.

BOYNEXTDOOR — which also includes Sungho, Riwoo and Leehan — debuted in May 2023 under KOZ Entertainment, a sub-label of K-pop giant HYBE that is headed by rapper Zico.

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Last December, the sextet went to the Philippines for the 2023 Asia Artist Awards.

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