boy band
noun
: a small ensemble of males in their teens or twenties who play pop songs geared especially to a young female audience
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Together, and a new boy band recently confirmed to debut in the third quarter of 2025.
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Jeff Benjamin, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
The Backstreet Boys and Jonas Brothers rank among the most successful boy bands of all time in America, although some might argue that the latter is now more of an all-male musical group, and not a traditional boy band.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
As each member of the beloved K-pop boy band takes his turn enlisting in the South Korean military — a requirement for all males in the country by a certain age — some have already completed their duty, while others are expected to finish their tour very soon.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The eight-member boy band’s 35th single is being featured as the theme song for the drama series starring member Keii Inoo.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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Jeff Benjamin, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
The Backstreet Boys and Jonas Brothers rank among the most successful boy bands of all time in America, although some might argue that the latter is now more of an all-male musical group, and not a traditional boy band.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
As each member of the beloved K-pop boy band takes his turn enlisting in the South Korean military — a requirement for all males in the country by a certain age — some have already completed their duty, while others are expected to finish their tour very soon.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The eight-member boy band’s 35th single is being featured as the theme song for the drama series starring member Keii Inoo.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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“Boy band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boy%20band. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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