Myung Jae-hyun Clarifies Coal Job Story as BOYNEXTDOOR’s ‘06070’ Draws New Attention

BOYNEXTDOOR's Myung Jae-hyun has personally addressed the rumors surrounding his part-time job history prior to his debut. The issue was not whether his story of 'doing hard work' was a heartwarming anecdote, but rather the question of whether the coal-related part-time job he did around the age of twenty could pose any legal issues.

As Myung Jae-hyun has frequently mentioned his past experiences during recent broadcasts and fan communications, he drew a line by clarifying that he did not work inside a coal mine, but rather had experience moving coal outside. Although it was a brief explanation, this story connects to the background of BOYNEXTDOOR's first full album 'HOME' and the track '06070'.

Clarification on the Coal Part-Time Job at Age 20

Myung Jae-hyun's part-time job story first became widely known through his appearance on 'Mini Pinggyego'. He mentioned that after a long period as a trainee, he stepped away from music for about a year, during which he worked various jobs including parcel loading/unloading, construction sites, convenience stores, cafes, and restaurants. He added the explanation that he didn't mine coal, but had even tried the work of transporting it.

Subsequently, some online posts raised issues regarding the possibility of a minor working in a coal mine, but Myung Jae-hyun, born in 2003, has explained that the period in question occurred when he was twenty years old. The point where the controversy grew was the word 'coal mine,' and the core of his correction lay in that specific word.

He recently smiled while noting that this story keeps coming up on every radio show, reiterating that he never entered a coal mine and only moved coal. He also added that four years ago, there were more related jobs available than there are now. Rather than inflating his pre-debut time into an excessive heroic tale, he chose to distinguish between what he did and what he did not do.

First Full Album 'HOME' and Track '06070'

This history is also connected to his current activities. BOYNEXTDOOR held a comeback showcase for their first full album 'HOME' on June 8 and revealed the stage for the track '06070'.

Myung Jae-hyun previously shared a story about his time working at a pub near Hyehwa Station, where his heart sank while serving customers after seeing his friends, who used to practice with him, appearing on a music program on a large TV. As the moment he almost gave up on music and the time he seized another opportunity connect to the emotion of the song, '06070' has become more than just a track for fans, serving as a song that evokes his time before debut.

The Team Color Built by Myung Jae-hyun, Taesan, and Woonhak

Since their debut, BOYNEXTDOOR has established themselves as a team that brings the speech and lifestyle of their peers into their music. Myung Jae-hyun, Taesan, and Woonhak’s participation in the group’s creative work has further developed that color.

Therefore, this clarification does not stop at an explanation surrounding his private life. It is also a statement confirming how much of the time that became the material for their music should be accepted as fact. The past brought forth by Myung Jae-hyun himself remains not as an inflated heartwarming story, but as a clue to understanding 'HOME' and '06070'.