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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tomorrow X Together at crossroads with their contract; Band members drop MAJOR hints amidst new album launch
If you're a K-pop fan, you know the drill - the dreaded seven-year mark that makes or breaks groups. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is right there, standing at that crucial crossroads where bands either stick together or go their separate ways. The five-member group - Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai - debuted in March 2019 under HYBE's BigHit Music, which puts them smack in the middle of contract renewal season. In the K-pop world, this is when groups typically make the big decision about their future. The statistics are pretty brutal too - out of hundreds of K-pop groups that debuted since 1996, only nine have managed to renew their contracts without losing a single member. Album Drop with Hidden Messages TXT just released their fourth full-length album "The Star Chapter: Together," and honestly, the timing couldn't be more perfect (or strategic, depending on how you look at it). The album's theme? Being together. Subtle, right? Leader Soobin didn't mince words during their press showcase in Seoul: "As we always work as a team, being together with one another truly holds significance". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AirSense 11 – Smart tech for deep sleep ResMed Buy Now Undo The album is like their musical diary entry about friendship, unity, and sticking together through thick and thin. It's the kind of content that hits different when you know the context - these guys are literally deciding their professional future together. Yeonjun called it "the most TXT-ish album," which sounds like someone trying to remind everyone (including themselves) of their unique identity as a group. The lead track "Beautiful Strangers" is a hip-hop number with trap rhythms and intense synth sounds. Each member also contributed solo tracks - Yeonjun's "Ghost Girl," Soobin's "Sunday Driver," Hueningkai's "Dance With You," plus self-produced tracks by Beomgyu ("Take My Half") and Taehyun ("Bird of Night"). It's like they're showing both their individual talents and group chemistry in one package. Reading Between the Lines During their recent showcase, the members were clearly in "diplomatic mode" when asked about their contract situation. They're "currently in discussion" with HYBE, which is basically K-pop speak for "we're figuring it out, please don't panic". But Soobin dropped what might be the biggest hint: "What we all agreed on is that we are the happiest when we're together as a team and we want to be on stage for longer. Though we're currently still in discussion, I believe we'll be able to share good news soon". That sounds pretty optimistic, doesn't it? It's giving major "we're staying together" vibes without actually saying it outright. In the cutthroat world of K-pop contracts, where artists typically get better revenue splits upon renewal, these discussions are crucial. BTS, their HYBE labelmates, set quite the precedent by renewing their contracts twice and reportedly receiving over ₹125 crores each as signing bonuses. The fact that TXT is releasing an album literally called "Together" while in contract talks feels like the most obvious hint since someone posting "single and ready to mingle" on their Instagram story. Plus, Hueningkai mentioned how they want to be good seniors to their upcoming junior group debuting in August - you don't usually make those kinds of long-term commitments if you're planning to split. Why This Matters Beyond the Music Contract renewals in K-pop aren't just business decisions - they're emotional rollercoasters for fans and artists alike. The "seven-year curse" is real, and it's claimed many beloved groups over the years. When groups reach this milestone, members often have different priorities - some want solo careers, others might be tired of the intense K-pop lifestyle, and some just want different things from life. But TXT seems different. They've grown up together in the industry, navigating the pressures of following in BTS's footsteps at the same company. Their journey mirrors what many young Indian friend groups experience - that tight bond formed during crucial growing-up years, whether it's surviving engineering college together or making it through those stressful board exam years as a squad. The timing of their album release, combined with their public statements about being happiest together, suggests they're leaning toward renewal. In an industry where authenticity is rare, their genuine camaraderie has always been their strongest selling point. As Soobin put it, they're "going through this journey together alongside each other, our fans and so many staff members". While nothing's official yet, all signs point to TXT choosing to stick together for the next chapter of their careers. For their fans (called MOA), that's probably the best news they could hope for.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Listen: TXT releases new EP, 'Beautiful Stranger' music video
July 21 (UPI) -- South Korean boy band TXT is back with new music. The group, formally known as Together X Tomorrow, released a new EP, titled The Star Chapter: Together, on Monday. They also dropped a music video for "Beautiful Strangers," the second track on the project. The music video features TXT members Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun and HUENINGKAI running, dancing and standing in a circle holding hands. "It's strange yet beautiful -- even shattered glass seems to glisten," the K-pop stars sing. "Your broken wings and my horn, scars, just like tattoos -- they're proof of our love." The group released their first single of 2025, "Love Language," in May. They dropped the EP The Star Chapter: Sanctuary in November. The Star Chapter: Together also includes the songs "Upside Down Kiss," "Ghost Girl," "Sunday Driver," "Dance with You," "Take my Half," "Bird of Night" and "Song of the Stars." Solve the daily Crossword
UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Listen: TXT releases new EP, 'Beautiful Stranger' music video
July 21 (UPI) -- South Korean boy band TXT is back with new music. The group, formally known as Together X Tomorrow, released a new EP, titled The Star Chapter: Together, on Monday. They also dropped a music video for "Beautiful Strangers," the second track on the project. The music video features TXT members Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun and HUENINGKAI running, dancing and standing in a circle holding hands. "It's strange yet beautiful -- even shattered glass seems to glisten," the K-pop stars sing. "Your broken wings and my horn, scars, just like tattoos -- they're proof of our love." The group released their first single of 2025, "Love Language," in May. They dropped the EP The Star Chapter: Sanctuary in November. The Star Chapter: Together also includes the songs "Upside Down Kiss," "Ghost Girl," "Sunday Driver," "Dance with You," "Take my Half," "Bird of Night" and "Song of the Stars."
GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
TXT drops comeback album 'The Star Chapter: Together,' releases MV for 'Beautiful Strangers'
Tomorrow x Together has concluded their Star Seekers series with the release of their latest album, "The Star Chapter: Together" on Monday. TXT also released the music video for 'Beautiful Strangers," which is among the tracks of the album, on the same day. The 'Star Chapter: Together' is TXT's fourth full studio album with a total of eight tracks. It also includes the B-Side 'Upside Down Kiss" and lore-heavy track 'Song of the Stars," among others. The album marks the first time the TXT members released their own solo tracks under the group, featuring Soobin's 'Sunday Driver,' Yeonjun's 'Ghost Girl,' Beomgyu's 'Take my Half,' Taehyun's 'Bird of Night,' and Hueningkai's 'Dance with You.' Meanwhile, in the music video for "Beautiful Strangers," the five TXT members can be seen navigating different places and seeming lost and alone. The members reminisce about memories as they find ways to save each other, followed all over the city by a system warning them to "stay calm and obey the system." The end of the video showed a car, driven by Yeonjun and Soobin, crashing. The last scene shows the members running away together. "You, I call your name. This moment is so beautiful, an eternal promise. In a world where the spell is broken, we're beautiful strangers," TXT sang. The music video is believed to be the third part of 'Hello Strangers,' which was a two-part web series about an old group of high school friends trapped inside their old school to solve a murder. TXT is set to release more music videos for their solo tracks over the coming days. "The Star Chapter: Together" is now available on all streaming platforms. The newest album followed the release of their digital single 'Love Language' on May 2, and the release of their previous album 'The Star Chapter: Sanctuary' last November. The members of TXT are set to embark on another world tour 'Act: Tomorrow' on August 22 in Seoul. TXT is a group of five members who debuted in 2019, joining worldwide K-Pop sensation BTS under Big Hit Music. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/CDC, GMA Integrated News
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
TXT drops The Name Chapter: TOGETHER; promise fans ‘we'll never disappoint'
At their comeback showcase held on July 21 at Seoul's Kyung Hee University, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) called their fourth full-length album, The Name Chapter: TOGETHER, their 'most defining' one yet. With the release, the group brings closure to their ambitious Name Chapter trilogy, which began with SANCTUARY, weaving a layered story arc that has matured alongside the band itself.'We prepared intensely to show how we've grown musically and visually,' TXT said at the event, emphasising their growth not just in sound but in storytelling. 'This album made us reflect on the journey we've taken so far,' they shared, with member Soobin adding, 'It's about saving others with the strength we've built—shifting from being saved to becoming saviours.' TXT performs Beautiful Strangers at media showcase in Seoul. Credits: HYBE/BigHit Music advertisementThe title track, Beautiful Strangers, exemplifies that shift. A hip-hop song built on trap rhythms, the track juxtaposes dreamy piano lines with intense synths, portraying the story of a radiant 'us' built from individuality and connection. The music video furthers this emotional arc: five boys fleeing a collapsing world, grasping at fleeting innocence, only to awaken and run together beneath a meteor shower, a visual metaphor for TXT's new ethos. Marking another first, this album includes solo tracks from all five members. 'Each of us sang about the theme of 'togetherness' from our own perspective,' the group said. From Yeonjun's YUNGBLUD-produced 'Ghost Girl' to Beomgyu's self-composed 'Take My Half,' the solo efforts reflect their personal interpretations of the shared a milestone move, Yeonjun also choreographed key parts of the title track performance. 'I worked on the dance break and chorus. There are three distinct breaks, so we hope fans notice those details,' he said. The other members praised the choreography for allowing them to showcase their individual strengths while staying cohesive as a group. When asked about future plans, TXT kept their sights high. 'We've fulfilled some dreams, missed out on others. But as they say, even the broken pieces of a big dream are large. Right now, our goal is to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100,' they rumours about their contract renewal, the members assured MOAs that discussions are ongoing but optimistic. 'We are happiest when we're together,' they said. 'We'll never disappoint you.'The Name Chapter: TOGETHER and the music video for Beautiful Strangers dropped globally on July 21 at 6 PM KST [2:30 PM IST]. TXT also performed the track live for the first time at their showcase.- EndsMust Watch
