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The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Together X Together interview: K-pop group on new music, world tour
"The Star Chapter: TOGETHER" is a bookend, building upon EP "The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY", released on Nov. 4, 2024, and its themes of salvation, empathy and connection. "This was a pretty long series," Taehyun, 23, tells USA TODAY. "Sometimes we did question ourselves, 'Are we taking it too long?' But now that we are coming to a close, I felt a little bit sad that we had to say goodbye." "The Star Chapter: TOGETHER" marks the group's first studio album release in nearly two years, and it reveals Tomorrow X Together's artistic growth and emotional depth. "This album is really about us and 'you' together striving toward a better tomorrow, and it means so much to us because 'together,' which is part of our very name and essence, is included in the title," Beomgyu, 24, says. How 'togetherness' shaped TXT's new album The ethos of Tomorrow X Together's recent release is found in the latter half of its title. "Without togetherness, we wouldn't have come this far with the story," says Taehyun. "When we think about togetherness, it could mean the five of us, but I think it also includes MOA (the group's fans), because without MOA, this wouldn't have been possible." "The Star Chapter: TOGETHER" accompanies the five members through a track list of transformation. "Because we have solo tracks in this album, a lot of the members wanted to really show their true colors by participating in many aspects of the album creation," Hueningkai, 22, says. "I think this album really shows how we have grown as artists." Tomorrow X Together talks 'minisode 3': 'Never expected' fans to show 'this much love' TXT's inspiration for 'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER' Tomorrow X Together's past installments were "a big inspiration to writing tracks in this album," because the storytelling and narrative continues from them, Taehyun shares. "When I look back on the past installments that I was part of creating, I think I get inspiration from a lot of different things," says the group's leader Soobin, 24. "It could be the members, my family members, the fans ... the themes that we talk about in our songs are something that's very everyday and something that everyone can really relate to." For this album, the guys worked on solo tracks - a first for some, but not for members Yeonjun and Beomgyu. The former released his first mixtape "GGUM" on Sept. 19, 2024, while the latter dropped his solo project "Panic" on May 15. "My solo work 'Panic' was one of my favorite genres. I thought it was really my vibe," says Beomgyu. "(For) 'Take My Half', which is my solo track in this album, I wanted to stick with my own vibe, but add a new twist to it." "For 'GGUM', I focus mostly on rap and dance for that track, but for 'Ghost Girl', it's more about vocals," says Yeonjun. "This time around, it's a rock genre, and YUNGBLUD produced it for me. I really wanted to live up to his vibe. It wasn't very easy, but it was a very exciting challenge I was willing to take on." As for the album's lead single "Beautiful Strangers," Hueningkai says "it's really about conveying the message that 'I can grow thanks to the power that you gave me.'" "I think this was the perfect song that would really convey the message of the entire album and really wrap up and seal the narrative of 'The Star Chapter'," he adds. 'Where I live my dream': Tomorrow X Together on Madison Square Garden shows, tour-day-in-the-life TXT's fourth world tour and hopes for the future To accompany the album, Tomorrow X Together will embark on their fourth world tour, "ACT: TOMORROW." It kicks off on Aug. 22 in Seoul, South Korea, and the guys will set out for the States starting Sept. 9. "We're going to meet MOA in the States, as well as all across the globe," Soobin says. "We're really, really looking forward to that." Tomorrow X Together will make stops across seven US cities, including Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and Newark, NJ. As for Tomorrow X Together's future, the group hopes their music can continue to be a guiding light for those experiencing growing pains. "We've been spending the past six, seven years singing about the growth of these boys and the circumstances that they face and the emotions that they experienced," says Taehyun. "There were times when I sung a song first, and then later that experience happened to me, or the other way around." "This might be a little bit personal, but I just hope that we are seen as artists that give positive impact to people," Hueningkai adds.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
TXT records 1.4 million The Star Chapter: TOGETHER album sales on debut day, tops iTunes charts in 19 regions
TXT made their much-awaited comeback with the drop of The Star Chapter: TOGETHER album on Monday, July 21, at 5:58 pm KST (2:28 pm IST). The album release coincided with the unveiling of the music video of the poignant track, Beautiful Strangers. The fans' enthusiasm for the new release was evident, with a surge in online streaming and physical copy purchases that propelled the boy band to a record-breaking debut day sales figure. TXT surpasses 1.4 million album sales of The Star Chapter: TOGETHER BIGHIT MUSIC's popular fourth gen boy group TXT dropped their 4th Korean language album The Star Chapter: TOGETHER to rave reviews and record-breaking success. The album's release was met with remarkable success, with 1,428,097 copies sold on its debut day, according to the latest Hanteo Chart data. It is the boy band's third biggest opening day sales number, following their 2023 releases– The Name Chapter: Freefall (1,927,363 copies sold) and The Name Chapter: Temptation. (1,868,919 copies sold). Additionally, as of July 22, TXT now exceeded 15 million album sales on Hanteo, becoming the 5th kpop act to do so, following SEVENTEEN, BTS, Stray Kids and NCT Dream. TXT's The Star Chapter: TOGETHER topped iTunes charts worldwide The Star Chapter: TOGETHER album swiftly conquered iTunes charts worldwide, reaching No. 1 in numerous countries. As of July 22, 8 am KST, it topped the iTunes Top Albums charts in at least 19 regions, including Chile, Finland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. It also debuted at No. 2 on both the worldwide and European albums iTunes charts. The album's track Beautiful Strangers also clinched the #1 spot on the iTunes Top Songs chart in at least nine different regions, including Chile and Cambodia. Besides global charts, the album fared well in South Korea as well. The Star Chapter: TOGETHER's Melon, Genie, Bugs debut record The album The Star Chapter: TOGETHER made a powerful impact on domestic music charts, with all of its eight songs simultaneously breaking into Melon's Top 100 and Bugs' real-time charts shortly after release. The tracks then went on to chart on Genie as well. Notably, Beautiful Strangers achieved a high ranking, reaching number 2 on Bugs and number 29 on Melon's Top 100.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- 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.
Korea Herald
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
TXT sells 1.4m copies of 4th LP in 1 day
The fourth full-length album from Tomorrow X Together sold more than 1.4 million units on its release day, label Big Hit Music said Tuesday, citing a local tally. The LP 'The Star Chapter: Together' became an instant million-seller and the group's sixth consecutive album to log 1 million in sales — five releases of which achieved the feat in one day. The album topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 19 regions, as did main track 'Beautiful Strangers' in nine on its Top Songs Chart. TXT hosted a showcase Monday in Seoul to introduce the new album, and the livestream drew fans worldwide. In the meantime, on Aug. 22, TXT will hit the stage at Gocheok Skydome in Seoul and begin its fourth international tour, 'Act: Tomorrow.'
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- 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
