TXT's Yeonjun Proves 'World-Class Performer' Status with Solo Debut Album 'NO LABELS: PART 01'

TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Yeonjun is solidifying his position beyond 'K-pop's representative dancer' with his first solo album, 'NO LABELS: PART 01'.

Yeonjun is demonstrating his potential to grow into a 'world-class performer', following in the footsteps of his label senior, BTS's J-Hope. In the K-pop scene, where male solo artists with unique characteristics are rare, he is firmly establishing his presence, following in the wake of SHINee's Taemin and EXO's Kai.

His new release, 'NO LABELS: PART 01', is an album that sheds all labels and definitions, capturing Yeonjun as he truly is. His confidence in showcasing his unique color was perfectly realized on stage. On July 7th with KBS2's 'Music Bank' and July 9th with SBS's 'Inkigayo', he delivered comeback performances that imprinted his solo performer presence.

Yeonjun's explosive energy was particularly prominent in the title track 'Talk to You'. The fresh stage composition, created with male and female dancers, added to the viewing pleasure, and he perfectly executed high-difficulty moves and rapid transitions, earning reactions like 'As expected of Yeonjun'. While 'Talk to You' overwhelmed viewers with its unbridled energy, the B-side track 'Coma' featured a performance that seemed to reach the pinnacle of artistry. The overwhelming scale with mega-crew dancers shone, and Yeonjun's unique presence stood out even among the multitude of dancers.

Yeonjun's comeback stages are being evaluated as having transcended the realm of 'idols who dance well'. He appeared to clearly understand and express what he needed to convey on stage, rather than merely performing memorized choreography. In fact, Yeonjun participated from the performance planning stage for this album, refining the composition and flow, and also contributed to choreography creation. He showcased both performer and creator capabilities, completing his unique 'Yeonjun core'.

There is no disagreement about Yeonjun's performance abilities and stage control. He has proven his capabilities not only through group activities but also with his first solo mixtape 'GGUM' released last year. 'GGUM', which highlighted his relaxed expressions and difficult split choreography, garnered attention with every performance. In July of this year, he also participated in choreographing the title track 'Beautiful Strangers' for TXT's fourth full-length album 'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER', enhancing its completeness. The three distinct dance breaks he created doubled the song's charm and received rave reviews.

Now, Yeonjun is poised to continue the legacy of 'world-class performers' pioneered by his seniors. He has sufficiently proven his potential with music and performances that only he can deliver. Anticipation is high for the new stages he will unfold and expand.

Netizens are expressing strong support for his solo endeavors, commenting, 'Yeonjun has truly established himself as a solo artist,' 'Stage genius Yeonjun, his continuous growth is the best,' and 'His vocal tone and performance combined are unbelievable.'