TOMORROW X TOGETHER Talks ‘Growth’ and What They’ve Learned About Each Other Over the Years

In 2026, the South Korean boy band TOMORROW X TOGETHER marked their seventh year together with the release of 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns. The album not only debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 but also secured the group's ninth No. 1 on the Top Album Sales Chart. During a recent interview backstage at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards in Hong Kong, Hueningkai, one of the band's five members, discussed the band's growth and personal development over the years.

"When we debuted, we tried to show a boy's growth narrative," Hueningkai said via translator. "But starting from our last album, I think we've been trying to capture more of our own story. We tried to convey what TXT is like in reality in the album." The band member emphasized the importance of continuously striving to be creative, both in music and other aspects of their work.

When asked about their experiences performing at the event, Beomgyu shared his appreciation for the members, stating, "The longer we spend time together, the more I realize every time that our members are really cool people. It feels very reassuring to be together." While Billboard's travel and accommodations for the TIMA Honors were covered by Billboard China.