Your Guide To Tomorrow X Together, The K-pop Rookies All Over Your Timeline
Your Guide To Tomorrow X Together, The K-pop Rookies All Over Your Timeline
It's been much less than a week since their debut, and rookie K-pop order Tomorrow X Together are already making waves. Their first mini album The Dream Chapter: STAR dropped on Monday (March 4), and it also didn't take long for the Korean boy musical group to clinch the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Top Albums chart, dominate worldwide Twitter trends, and sign a U.S. Distribution deal with Republic Records. Not to say, the music video for their debut single "Crown" racked up over 14 million views in its first 24 hours. (It's cleared 24 million views, as of press time.)
So, who are Tomorrow X With each other (read as "Tomorrow By With each other, and how are they suddenly all over your timeline?
The quintet are the initial categorize to debut from Big Hit Entertainment since global superstars BTS bowed in 2013. So understandably, there is a lot of hype around them. And they're aware of it. "We've had worries, however we are going to work hard to not cause any damage to their reputation," leader Soobin said while in their debut showcase.
"Since we were to be able to see our seniors achieve so much immediately after going through difficulties, it's a honor and we respect them," youngest member Hueningkai added. "We will work hard."
Not only are they BTS's juniors, although they're also an enormous piece of Big Hit's future global plan of action — and right after making history (and continuing to do so) with Bangtan, it makes sense that all eyes could be on Big Hit's next boy sort. However with their debut release, Tomorrow X With each other ("TXT" for short) — consisting of members Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai — make it clear that they're not BTS; they're their own unique order with a playful energy, youthful concept, and an album full of upbeat bops.
What does Tomorrow X With each other mean?
As is custom in the world of K-pop, Tomorrow X With each other debuted with a concept (or storyline), and this one is based around the idea of adolescence and coming of age. Their single, "Crown," sets this story in motion: One day, a boy wakes up to find horns sprouting from his head, and these horns made him feel confused and alone, so he isolated himself, afraid of what people would mention — up until he met a boy with wings and he didn't feel so alone anymore; and by connecting with another person, the boy begins to be able to see his horns as a crown.
Big Hit EntertainmentHowever true to their name, they find comfort in one another — knowing that although they might be different, they can embark on this journey together. "Your existence changes my world like magic," they sing. "I'm not in pain anymore."
"Crown" ultimately speaks to the group's intent to "come with each other under one dream in hopes of creating a new tomorrow." And if the TXT Universe is anything like the Bangtan Universe, then we know that there is lots more to this narrative, and yes it will continue to develop with every future release.
Who's in the group?
Five members total, Tomorrow X With each other are a crowd of teens who have already shown that they have wonderful chemistry. At their showcase, oldest member Yeonjun said, as soon as I met the members, who have the same dream as me, I felt that I wasn't alone."
Big Hit EntertainmentLet's get to know the individual members a little better:
Soobin
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While their official roles have nevertheless to be revealed, it has been confirmed that vocalist Soobin, 18, is the leader of TXT. Fully unrelated, however he's also the tallest, standing at 6'1". Because of his height, he's earned the stage name "cucumber." Once it comes to his leadership abilities, nevertheless, Soobin has said that he's "more of a leader that accommodates members."
"Since my age is in the middle," he added, "the members can approach me and converse with me more conveniently And he has the stamp of approval from oldest member Yeonjun, who says the leader is "so thoughtful and kind." (Honestly, they must really love him because at one point in the "Crown" choreography Yeonjun and Beomgyu hoist him on their backs — what an accommodating order)
Fun facts: Soobin likes bread (relatable), chocolate (very relatable), rice cakes, and BTS's Jin. Oh, and he has very stretchy skin.
Yeonjun
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The eldest of the order, Yeonjun, 19, is a little bit of a secret weapon. On The Dream Chapter: STAR, the teen idol exhibited his skills in singing, rapping, and dancing — and as soon as it comes to the group's live stages, he's got charisma in spades. So it makes sense that Yeonjun would also have unrivaled confidence. (Not several rookies could deliver the lyric "let's play forever, I just aspire to be your dog" with that much bravado.) According to his fellow members, he was a super trainee at Big Hit, excelling at everything — and he didn't let them forget it. Yeonjun trained for four years, the longest of any of the members, and according to him, "The most hard part was wanting to debut so much, although having to wait."
It's unclear if Yeonjun is the group's assigned main rapper, although he shows off his chops while in the album — playfully switching up his flow on the trap-pop concoction "Cat & Dog," while taking on the only rap verse in "Crown" with a gleeful swagger.
Fun facts: He loves to dance and cites Travis Scott as one of his preference artists. Although perhaps his most endearing excellent is his affinity for dad jokes. Yeonjun also created the group's hand logo.
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Beomgyu
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The mood-maker of TXT, 17-year-old Beomgyu seems quiet at first, nevertheless the vocalist has got a lot of energy. According to his fellow members, he's the most talkative one of the bunch. (He even speaks in a dialect, since he's from Daegu.) Sentimental at heart, Beomgyu likes to gather polaroids and can play the guitar. Case in point, he and youngest member Hueningkai are currently working on their songwriting in the hopes of contributing to their future albums — not unlike their seniors BTS. "We're trying and practicing," he said. "Hopefully we can get better and contribute to songs on future albums."
additionally to his musical talents, Beomgyu has an abundance of aegyo (or, beautiful expressions), which really makes his members flustered.
Fun facts: Of the members, he trained the least quantity of time (two years), he has a pet parrot, and he created his own heart gesture for fans. (We told you he was a master of aegyo.)
Taehyun
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Physically, Taehyun is the smallest member, nevertheless he's got powerhouse vocals. Just one listen of guitar ballad "Nap of a Star" and you'll visualize what we mean. (Also, that's him and Hueningkai on the explosive "Crown" hook.) At 16, Taehyun is piece of the group's maknae (youngest member) line, however he's imagined to be the most calm and mature. His stage name is "cutie" — because he's beautiful and he understands it — and his members like to comment on his striking facial features. According to the rest of the sort, Taehyun is conveniently the most quotable member, as he often likes to prepare up his own inspirational sayings, like, "Leave tomorrow's worries for tomorrow — then you could sleep well and worry tomorrow."
Fun facts: he is a fan of Bruno Mars and Shawn Mendes. And their efficiency of "Nap of a Star" is far less of a fun fact and more of a must-watch:
Hueningkai
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because the youngest member of the order, 16-year-old vocalist Hueningkai understands how to get what he wants from his hyungs (older brothers). "My charm, which the hyungs all fell for, is my cuteness," he mentioned. Additionally to his charms, the burgeoning lyricist also has difference the qualities of being Big Hit's only Korean-American idol. Place on Earth in the U.S. And raised in China — where his American father launched a successful singing career of his own — Hueningkai was destined for the stage, although adjusting to life in Korea as a young teen wasn't easy.
"At first, my family member worried a lot, nevertheless I got used to Korean culture and the Korean language," he said at the group's showcase. "I became more comfortable and fancied it more. My members all take good care of me also because I am the maknae, and I am charming."
Fun facts: What he lacks in flexibility, he comprises of for in musical talent. He plays a couple of instruments, including the piano
What should I watch next?
Their five-song debut album is accessible to stream, and the categorize has been promoting their single "Crown" on South Korean music shows, performing the title song along with album opener "Blue Orangeade" with complete choreography — and those fan chants are on point. "Blue Orangeade" in particular is a fresh swingbeat song that highlight's TXT's loud, playful dynamic.
Overall, The Dream Chapter: STAR is a solid debut because it gives you a bit of everything — from sticky pop ("Our Summer") to mumbly rap ("Cat & Dog") to airy harmonies ("Nap of a Star") — and showcases the rookie group's versatility.
Whether Tomorrow X With each other can translate that to lasting success is still anyone's guess — immediately considering that, they've been an official categorize for far less than a full week, so let's calm down — however they're having a lot fun, also it shows. And so far, that's all that really matters.
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