The idol group TXT (TOMORROW X TOGETHER) has received an overwhelmingly positive response globally with their newly released mini 7th album, ‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’. Released on the 4th, this album stands out as a work that delicately expresses various emotions of love, with members directly participating in the songwriting process.
Billboard, a music media outlet in the United States, praised TXT, stating, “TXT has established themselves as the best storytellers in K-pop with this album.” They evaluated that the music, which captures the complex emotions of youth and features impressive harmonies, provides listeners with an experience akin to embarking on a journey. In particular, the title track ‘Over The Moon’ highlights the group’s vocal maturity through its standout harmonies.
Rolling Stone UK focused on the theme of the album, explaining, “The five members focus on the concept of ‘you’ beyond ‘love’.” This album feels like a love letter to the listeners, radiating new charm with its sensuous and dreamy sound.
People magazine in the U.S. reported that the album deals with universal themes akin to growing pains and conveys messages of true love and lasting happiness. Additionally, StyleCaster continued the high praise, noting, “The album tells a story of explosive positive energy in love.”
Upon its release, the album achieved its fifth consecutive initial million-seller record and ranked first for two consecutive days on Japan’s Oricon ‘Daily Album Ranking.’ TXT is set to appear on KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’, MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core’, and SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’ to showcase performances of their new songs. Their future activities are highly anticipated.
