The new album 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION' by the group Tomorrow by Together (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Huening Kai), which sold more than 2 million copies in the first week of release, is receiving favorable reviews from leading overseas media.
British music magazine NME commented, “A characteristic of the 5th mini album is that all tracks have a connected narrative, making it easy to follow,” and pointed out the story contained in each track. NME praised the group's participation in song production and their attempts at new genres, saying, "Tomorrow by Together is temporarily suspending growth in 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION', but that does not mean that musical growth has stopped."
Grammy.com in the US introduced 'The Chapter of Names: TEMPTATION' and said, “Since their debut in 2019, Tomorrow by Together's albums follow a highly structured storyline. “Each album and chapter reflects a different stage of youth and is full of messages that encourage strength and hope,” he emphasized. “Tomorrow by Together proves their own sophisticated sound by trying out genres such as R&B, rock, and disco.” “I did it,” he said.
American magazine Teen Vogue said, “With just one listen, you can easily tell that 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION' is Tomorrow by Together's most experimental album and contains a new genre that has never been seen from them.” He praised Tomorrow by Together's actions, saying, "'Such diversity and variety are confirmed not only in the songs, but also in the concept photos that aroused attention as soon as they were released."
W Magazine said, “Tomorrow by Together has become a voice representing the generation by confronting the volatile emotions of underage and youthful anxiety in an ingenious way. They have conveyed the precariousness of youth, from the sadness of separation to loneliness, through two full-length albums and five mini-albums so far. In this new album, 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION', they portray a story about a man lost in the fascinating and dangerous 'Neverland'. “You can find it,” he explained.
W Magazine said, “These days, 'rough sounds and dark aesthetics' are the dominant trend among boy groups, but Tomorrow by Together is achieving this by delicately drawing a self-portrait of a boy where daydreams and nightmares swirl together, and where beauty and pain coexists. Avoid pretentiousness of sensitivity. “This is one of the reasons for their rapid rise in popularity around the world.”
Global music media Rolling Stone UK published an interview titled “A growth narrative in a mini album that Generation Z can relate to.” In addition, American music media outlet Billboard, British music magazine The Line of Best Fit, and US magazine Stylecaster are paying attention to the new album 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION' and TXT's career. did.
Meanwhile, 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION' sold 2.18 million copies in the first week of release, becoming a 'double million seller'. The album's title song 'Sugar Rush Ride' is gaining explosive popularity, appearing on various global charts and sweeping the top spots on domestic music shows.
Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr