A day earlier than TOMORROW X TOGETHER unleashed their new The Identify Chapter: Temptation EP and formally kickstarted a brand new musical period, the Okay-pop boy band met with reporters each in-person in Korea and just about all over the world through a world media showcase on Jan. 26. Within the hourlong press convention that included the primary take a look at TXT’s new single, music video and stage efficiency, youngest member HUENINGKAI shared the group’s daring plan to “work laborious to make 2023 the 12 months of TXT.” With their most strong music output in months—to not point out the group’s highest quantity of album pre-orders ever hinting at a excessive Billboard 200 debut—The Identify Chapter: Temptation has already set TXT in movement to make that dream a actuality.
With six entries on the Billboard 200 (essentially the most of any Okay-pop group aside from their BIGHIT MUSIC labelmates BTS), TOMORROW X TOGETHER have proven how their stylized storytelling focused for his or her Era Z is persistently connecting. However the quintet share that Temptation EP was notably intentional for together with the group’s personal tales. The group mentioned HYBE founder Bang Shi-Hyuk (who contributed to 2 of the EP’s 5 tracks, together with the brand new single “Sugar Rush Trip”) inspired them to take a heavier hand on sure songs this time to convey their very own tales and lyrics. Not solely do SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN and HUENINGKAI all boast writing credit, YEONJUN crafted melodies for one of many standout b-side tracks “Joyful Fools,” marking his first melody contribution for a TXT album. “It made me so proud,” the 23-year-old remarked, “It was rewarding. It impressed me to jot down much more.”
With a slew of latest genres explored, a big crossover collaboration alongside Coi Leray and a few of their career-best lyrics, The Identify Chapter: Temptation is beginning a wonderful 12 months and new music chapter for TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Learn on for Billboard‘s rating of the brand new tracks.
