TXT's Yeonjun Garners Global Acclaim for Debut Solo Album 'NO LABELS'

TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) member Yeonjun has received widespread praise from major international media outlets for his debut solo album.

Released on the 7th, Yeonjun's first mini-album, ‘NO LABELS: PART 01,’ is an album that strips away any pretense, presenting Yeonjun in his truest form. His unique musicality and captivating performances have resonated with global music fans, solidifying his 'Yeonjun-core.'

Forbes lauded the album, stating, "He announces a new beginning by imbuing it with his unique musical identity and personality." The publication further elaborated on the six tracks, noting, "Each song possesses a distinct charm. Yeonjun effortlessly navigates various genres to perfect his own color. No single track feels similar to another."

American magazine The Hollywood Reporter commented, "This album is clearly focused on broadening his musical spectrum. Yeonjun took bold risks, and the results shine brighter than expected." They added, "It’s an album that boasts both addictiveness and completeness."

Global music and culture outlet tmrw Magazine highlighted Yeonjun's confidence and direction, saying, "While typical solo debut albums aim to prove vocal prowess, stage presence, or marketability, Yeonjun had already established this through his mixtape ‘GGUM.’" American music publication Billboard also introduced him as, "Despite being a member of a globally popular K-pop group, Yeonjun is an artist who possesses the presence of a solo artist as well."

UK music magazine Rolling Stone UK focused on his versatility, stating, "Yeonjun seems born for the stage. Every move he makes when dancing flows naturally and smoothly, as if he possesses superpowers. Coupled with his distinctive vocal tone, he is a complete artist."

Meanwhile, Yeonjun achieved a remarkable feat with his first solo album, released 6 years and 8 months into his career, charting at number 10 on the Billboard 200 main album chart (dated Nov 22). He also secured the top spots on the 'Top Album Sales' and 'Top Current Album Sales' charts, proving his global influence. His popularity extends to Japan, where the album landed at number 3 on Oricon's latest charts ('Weekly Combined Album Ranking' and 'Weekly Album Ranking' for the period of Nov 10-16). The title track ‘Talk to You’ also ranked 4th on Billboard Japan's 'Hot Buzz Song' chart (for the period of Nov 10-16), continuing the album's success.

Korean netizens are enthusiastically celebrating Yeonjun's solo debut, with comments like "As expected of Yeonjun! The solo album quality is insane," "So proud of Yeonjun's musical world being recognized overseas," and "This album is so good, I can't even decide what my favorite track is."