TXT unveiled the first glimpse of their concept for The Name Chapter: FREEFALL. Released on September 25 at midnight KST, the concept teaser sets the stage for their next full-length album, due out on October 13 at 1:00 PM KST. The teaser explored the nature of hope, ending with these words: “Sometimes magical moments can be found in the most unmagical places.” Finally, a bright blue flower stood out, capturing fans’ attention.
The Name Chapter: FREEFALL continues the story that began in the boys’ last album. Previously, TXT touched upon the youth’s susceptibility to temptation. This new album follows a group of boys who once fled reality but now choose to confront it. Netizens determined that the blue flower in the teaser is the star-shaped borage flower. It served as a focal point of the teaser, sparking curiosity about its connection to the new album’s narrative.
TXT (투모로우바이투게더) The Name Chapter: FREEFALL Concept Teaser
What are borage flowers?
Borage flowers symbolize courage, positivity, spirituality, and transformation. They seem to be a central motif for TXT‘s comeback. The group appears to be using borage flowers to convey a deep, meaningful narrative about facing challenges and the concept of growth. The teaser suggests a new, transformative beginning for the group. They’re moving from being easily swayed by temptation to facing reality. That requires courage and hope, making the borage flower an appropriate symbol.
Borage flowers get their name from the Celtic word “borrach,” meaning “courage.” They often appeared in art and literature mainly because of their unique shape and vibrant color. In medieval times, borage flowers symbolized a knight’s courage, and they appeared in different books and poems alongside illustrations of knights or soldiers. Greek myths claim that these flowers surrounded Zeus’s palace, and warriors ate them to enhance their courage.
TXT's visual director posted images of a Star (from Nap of a Star MV) and star shaped borage flower from concept teaser one after another on Instagram Stories right after the press-release about concept was shared in kmedia 🥺 pic.twitter.com/VMIwz3wG3d
— ТXТ☆ВOOK 🌧🖤💙🤍 (@txt_book) September 25, 2023
TXT set a personal record
In other news, TXT recently released a pre-release single, “Back for More (feat. Anitta),” which they debuted to much acclaim at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Their upcoming album, The Name Chapter: FREEFALL, has already set a personal record, surpassing 2.35 million stock pre-orders in just eight days. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: The teaser suggests a transformative journey for the boys. Source: YouTube/@HYBELABELS.
