"I didn't know how long I've waited for this day. I'm so happy."
TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Yeonjun held the first session of a pre-listening party for his first solo album 'NO LABELS: PART 01' on the 5th at Andersonssi in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. The event, held with YouTube Music, was a special occasion to let fans hear the new songs in advance of the album release.
The venue was decorated with red as the album's key color, creating a sophisticated and stylish atmosphere. Unreleased photos displayed around the space and interactive areas captured fans' attention. Those who attended couldn't hide their excitement as they kept taking photos.
The main listening session began amid loud cheers from the audience. Yeonjun listened to six tracks included on the new album with the audience, starting with the title track 'Talk to You' followed by 'Forever', 'Let Me Tell You (feat. Daniela of KATSEYE)', 'Do It', 'Nothin' 'Bout Me', and 'Coma'. While the music played, he rode the rhythm and lightly spoiled some choreography, leading the atmosphere. He also performed a live rendition of a new song on the spot, drawing cheers. Yeonjun personally introduced the songs and shared production anecdotes, connecting closely with the audience. After the final song 'Coma' ended, fans chanted "Choi Yeonjun" and gave fervent support. The shouts and applause that filled the space were reminiscent of a concert.
In the following talk session, Yeonjun shared candid feelings about being a solo artist. "I've always wanted to tell my story through music. After laying the groundwork with the solo mixtape 'GGUM' (Ggum), I thought I was ready," he said. He added, "While working on the album, I reflected on moments when I wasn't true to myself, and now I wanted to reveal myself as I am. Even if I hit a wall again, I realized that too is 'me'." Finally, he asked, "With this album I'll show you a wonderful version of myself. I'm confident, so please look forward to it."
The first session of the listening party was broadcast live in Korea and Japan via live viewing. In the United States, a delayed broadcast was arranged to match the time difference. Yeonjun will continue the second and third sessions of the listening party on the 6th.
Yeonjun's first solo album 'NO LABELS: PART 01' will be released at 2 p.m. on the 7th. It is an album that captures Yeonjun himself without modifiers or qualifiers. The title track 'Talk to You' is a hard rock track with an impressive guitar riff that sings about your strong attraction to me and the tension that blooms within it. Yeonjun contributed to the songwriting and composition of this track and also helped create the choreography, completing his own "Yeonjun core."
[Photo] Provided by BigHit Music.
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