TIOT’s Kum Junhyeon Reveals How ZEROBASEONE Cheered Him On

The K-pop scene is buzzing with excitement as TIOT (Time Is Our Turn) preps for their official debut in 2024. But before that grand event, they already gave fans a taste of their musical prowess with a pre-debut EP titled Frame the Blueprint: Prelude to Possibilities. This release follows their time on the Mnet survival show Boys Planet, where each member showcased their personalities and talents.

Kum Junhyeon of TIOT shared stories about the support he’s received from his fellow Boys Planet alumni. Even before Redstart ENM finalized all its plans for Junhyeon and the other trainees, the ZEROBASEONE members were supportive of him. 

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In a previous interview, he shared, “When I debut, I want to film Reels with everyone I was close with and bring back memories. I really want to film one with Gunwookie. There’s a ZEROBASEONE member I want to film a cover with. Every time I post a cover, Hanbinnie-hyung would say it’s good, ask me to upload more and cheer me on.” (“Gunwookie” is Boys Planet fifth-placer Park Gunwook. “Hanbinnie-hyung” is the show’s runner-up. Both are very good friends of Junhyeon’s.)

On the day of TIOT’s showcase, Junhyeon recalled teasing the ZEROBASEONE members about it. He joked about wanting to receive lengthy, supportive messages, and Gunwook did as he asked. The message he wrote for Junhyeon was so long that the TIOT member got amused and overwhelmed reading it.

Kum Junhyeon will make magic happen

When asked if the other ZEROBASEONE members had reached out to him too, Junhyeon decided to share a message from Kim Jiwoong: “Become a person of value rather than a successful person. While it’s great to have a successful stage, aim for a stage that brings you genuine happiness.” He also mentioned that Kim Taerae sent him a sweet message in which Taerae encouraged Junhyeon to forget past hardships and focus on the present.

With their pre-debut release and showcase marking the end of their trainee journey, many netizens are curious about TIOT‘s official debut plans. Junhyeon assured fans that they’re gearing up for a grand launch in the first half of 2024.

TIOT’s EP Frame the Blueprint: Prelude to Possibilities comprises five tracks, including the title track “Unbeatable.” Its title refers to the beginning of an amazing journey. It also hints at the boundless potential TIOT and its members bring to the table. Tracks like “This is our time” (which Sunwoo from THE BOYZ contributed to), “BUNGEE” (the first song TIOT members Hong Keonhee and Kim Minseoung ever co-wrote), “Surfing,” and “Starlight” also made the EP.

As TIOT prepares to take the K-pop industry by storm, the camaraderie between its members and their peers are evident. Buoyed by all the love and support they’re receiving, Junhyeon is poised to make magic happen as part of this group. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Junhyeon is lucky to have supportive friends. Source: Twitter/@TIOT_NOW.