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Korea Herald
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
TXT announces details for Japan tour
Tomorrow X Together announced plans for the Japan leg of its tour 'Act : Tomorrow' on Tuesday. The band's first stop is in Saitama for shows on Nov. 15-16, followed by Aichi (Dec. 6-7) and Fukuoka (Dec. 27-28). TXT's previous Japan tour marked its debut at the country's four major domes, attracting approximately 300,000 fans combined. Last week, the group unveiled its Japanese-language version of 'Beautiful Strangers,' the main track off its fourth album, 'The Star Chapter: Together.' The Japan single shot straight to the top of Oricon's Daily Single Ranking. "The Star Chapter: Together" dropped last month, topping Oricon's Daily, Weekly and Weekly Combined Rankings. It also entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3.
Korea Herald
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Demon Hunters' soundtrack climbs back to No. 2 on Billboard albums chart; TXT lands at No. 3
The soundtrack for Netflix's global hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has risen to No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart, matching its previous peak position. According to Billboard's preview released Sunday (US time), the album climbed one spot to second place in its sixth week of release. Originally debuting at No. 8 in late June, the soundtrack steadily climbed the chart alongside the film's growing popularity -- rising to No. 3, then No. 2, before slipping to No. 5 and rebounding to No. 3 last week. Produced by US-based Sony Pictures Animation, the Netflix original follows Huntr/x, a fictional K-pop girl group battling evil spirits to protect the human world. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equivalent album units, comprising physical sales, track-equivalent units and streaming-equivalent units. During the latest tracking week, the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack earned 93,000 equivalent album units, up 4 percent from the previous week. "The Star Chapter: Together," the fourth full-length album from K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together, debuted at No. 3 this week. It marks the group's seventh time it has cracked the top 10 of the chart. The eight-track album garnered 65,000 equivalent album units, including 62,000 from physical album sales. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
TXT renews record in Japan with 4th LP
Tomorrow X Together scored the top spot on Oricon's Weekly Album Ranking with its fourth studio album 'The Star Chapter: Together,' according to the chart published on Tuesday. The album sold over 304,000 copies in the first week in Japan, surpassing its second LP in Japan, 'Sweet,' which notched the No. 1 spot on Oricon's Daily Album Ranking three times. With the new LP, the band has placed 12 consecutive albums atop the weekly chart, renewing the record it holds for the chart-topping streak for an international artist. The fourth LP is the second and final installment of its 'Star Chapter' series. It sold over 1.76 million copies worldwide in the first week and became the band's sixth million-selling album.
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.'
