TXT, also known as Tomorrow X Together, has quickly become one of the most popular K-pop groups since their debut in 2019. While many fans know their hit songs and impressive dance moves, there are some fascinating facts about TXT that even dedicated followers might not be aware of. Let’s dive into 10 interesting tidbits about this talented group!
1. The Meaning Behind Their Name
You might think TXT simply stands for “text,” but it actually has a much deeper meaning. TXT is short for “Tomorrow X Together,” which represents the idea of different people coming together under one dream to build a better tomorrow. This name perfectly captures the group’s positive and forward-thinking image.
2. Big Hit’s Second Boy Group
TXT holds a special place in K-pop history as only the second boy group to debut under Big Hit Entertainment (now known as HYBE Labels). The first group, of course, was the globally famous BTS. This connection has led to TXT being affectionately called BTS’s “little brothers” by some fans.
3. A Group of Tall Boys
One of the first things you might notice about TXT is how tall they are! In fact, four out of the five members are over 180 cm (5’11”) tall. Even the shortest member is taller than the average Korean male. This has earned them the playful nickname “EIGHT FEET X TOGETHER” in Korea, as “eight feet” is a traditional way to describe very tall people.
4. Legendary Trainee Yeonjun
Before debuting with TXT, member Yeonjun was known as Big Hit’s “Legendary Trainee.” This nickname came from his exceptional skills during his training period. Yeonjun trained for an impressive five years before joining TXT, mastering singing, dancing, and rapping along the way.
5. Soobin’s Unique Audition Story
Leader Soobin’s journey to joining TXT is quite amusing. After submitting his audition video to Big Hit, he didn’t hear back for two months and thought he hadn’t passed. It turned out he had accidentally written the wrong phone number on his application! The company spent those two months trying to track him down. Talk about a lucky mistake!
6. Huening Kai’s Multicultural Background
TXT’s youngest member, Huening Kai, has a unique multicultural background. His father is German-American and his mother is Korean. Huening Kai was born in Hawaii but grew up in China before moving to South Korea. This diverse upbringing adds an interesting element to TXT’s global appeal.
7. English Names
Did you know that each TXT member has an English name? Some of them are quite unexpected! Yeonjun goes by Daniel, Soobin is Steve, Beomgyu is Ben, Taehyun is Terry, and Huening Kai simply uses Kai. The members often use these names when interacting with international fans or during English interviews.
8. Soobin’s Fear of Water
Despite their cool and confident image on stage, the TXT members have their own fears and quirks. For example, leader Soobin has a fear of water. His fellow members once tried to help him overcome this fear at a water park, but it didn’t go quite as planned. Soobin admits it was the first time he ever got mad at his groupmates!
9. Record-Breaking Debut
TXT’s debut in 2019 was nothing short of impressive. Their first mini-album, “The Dream Chapter: STAR,” entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 140. This made TXT the highest-charting debut album by any male K-pop group at the time. It was clear from the start that TXT was destined for greatness.
10. Lollapalooza Headliners
In a groundbreaking moment for K-pop, TXT became the first K-pop idol group to headline the famous Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Not only that but they were invited to perform at the festival for two years in a row, a rare honor for any artist. This achievement shows just how quickly TXT has risen to global stardom.
