In a recent sit-down with Weverse Magazine, Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) delved deep into his personal evolution. The candid conversation revealed facets of his life that many might find surprising.
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A journey inward
Since his debut in 2019, Yeonjun has been known for his vibrant social presence. However, the tides have shifted, and he now finds solace in solitude. “I used to always meet up with friends whenever I had some downtime, but now it’s like I keep looking for things I want to do alone,” he shared.
This change was spurred by the demands of his career, which left him craving personal space. “My job requires that I’m constantly in front of other people. At some point I took a look and realized I didn’t have a single minute to myself. I felt like I needed some time exclusively for me. I never used to like eating alone, but at some point, it became something I felt comfortable doing, and I ended up with more time to recharge my batteries while quietly writing lyrics or cleaning up my room.”
Yeonjun‘s journey into solitude has also been a journey inward. He admits to being self-aware and recognizes the need for personal growth. “I know I have a lot of room for improvement, but I don’t really want to show that part of me to other people. I know just how much I still have left to work on. That’s why I have to work harder and why I’m so obsessed with the idea. It’s something that eats away at me sometimes, but I also know that it helps me grow, so I don’t shut it out.”
Pride and confidence
His contributions to the group’s latest album, The Name Chapter: FREEFALL, reflect his unique lyrical style. But putting it to bed wasn’t easy. “The writing process didn’t go so smoothly this time around,” he shared. “I don’t think it’s easy to incorporate my writing style with the storytelling the label is after. I thought I had a good grasp of that before, but not that much of what I wrote fit the album. Bits and pieces of my lyrics made it in, but it feels like I wasn’t grasping the right feeling or like I wasn’t sure of myself when I wrote them.”
Be that as it may, he didn’t give up. In fact, he’s hard at work on a solo project. “I’ve been working on a mixtape, but I feel like I can’t get going—maybe because I’m too worried about being perfect. I used to write freely but now I have so many hang-ups that it’s like torture trying to write. Once again, it’s all because of the pressure I put on myself.”
Despite his internal struggles, Yeonjun‘s confidence in himself and his members remains intact. “I just feel confident,” he said. “Sometimes I feel like I’m not good enough and I lose some of my self-esteem, but I don’t think I’ve ever lost my sense of pride in the group or in myself. While it’s true that we got help from so many people, we worked for everything we ever achieved. I have pride and confidence in that. Because, at the end of the day, we’re the ones who walked this road.”
Yeonjun is on the right track
It’s been a long road for the eldest member of TXT. His journey from a dance academy novice to a celebrated idol was marked by incremental boosts in self-esteem, fueled by the support of friends and mentors. “When I first went to dance academy, I was so nervous that I couldn’t even sing. I couldn’t dance, either. But then, while I was there, I heard things like, ‘You have good facial expressions when you dance,’ and, ‘Your tone is good when you sing,’ and every time I was paid a compliment like that, it was a huge boost. I think that built up my self-confidence a bit, again and again, until I got to where I am today,” he recalled.
He remains thankful for his transformative journey. “The life I’ve led, the people I’ve met along the way, my job—I’m just so grateful for everything. That’s why I’d want to be reborn as me again. Even if I had to go through the rough times again. Because I know I’d find happiness in all of it anyway.”
Yeonjun swears he’d never change a thing, because he’s happy with his lot in life. “I never wanted to do anything other than this, and that’s still true today. What would I do otherwise? It’s not because I’m not good at anything else but because there’s nothing else I love and put as much emotion and energy into. There’s plenty of times when this job gets hard, but I think I’d be having a much harder time if I weren’t doing it,” he concluded. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Yeonjun has changed for the better since he debuted. Source: X/@txtarchivee.