FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETYeonjun
- Stage name
- Yeonjun
- Birth name
- Choi Yeonjun
- Agency
- BIGHIT MUSIC
- Fandom
- MOA
- Debut
- 2019
- Generation
- 4th gen
Yeonjun is a member of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), the group that debuted in 2019 under Big Hit Music. He became the first TXT member to go solo with NO LABELS: PART 01 in November 2025, followed by NO LABELS: PART 02 in July 2026. He is involved in the writing and choreography of his solo work.
Where they grew up
Yeonjun spent part of his childhood in the San Jose area of California. Around age 10, he moved in with his aunt and uncle so he could learn English by living in the United States, and he spent about two years in local schools there. The pages provided do not describe how he first came to music.
Birth details: teenvogue.com
In their own words
“I'd define myself as someone who always gives my all.”
“I just tried to make something that really feels like me, and I hope that comes through.”
Timeline
- 2019Debut with TXT
TXT debuted in March 2019 under Big Hit Entertainment, with Yeonjun as one of five members.
- 2024Solo debut single "GGUM"
Released his first solo single, and had also collaborated with KATSEYE on a remix of their song "Touch".
- 2025NO LABELS: PART 01
First solo album, released in November 2025. It debuted at No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart and included "Let Me Tell You" featuring Daniela of KATSEYE.
- 2026NO LABELS: PART 02
Second solo mini album released July 2026, landing him among the year's highest-selling soloists.
Latest
- NO LABELS: PART 02 and lead single "Ice Cream"
Six-track second solo mini album released July 10, 2026, led by the rock-funk single "Ice Cream". It moved 738,072 copies in its first week, per Esquire India.
esquireindia.co.in - NO LABELS: PART 02 announced with "CHOI YEONJUN" video
Announced his second solo album with a cinematic video showing everyday, unfiltered moments, with a July 10 release date.
billboard.com
Our coverage
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Fans heard a remark from Yeonjun, Taehyun and Huening Kai as indirect support after BIGHIT MUSIC promised legal action with no settlement.
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EVNNE plays nine U.S. venues in January and February, and TXT hits six U.S. cities in May, while BTS, aespa and ENHYPEN tour abroad.
- papermag.com: TXT's Yeonjun Won't Settle for Second Best
- esquireindia.co.in: YEONJUN Interview: NO LABELS Era, Ice Cream Lead ...
- billboard.com: TOMORROW X TOGETHER's YEONJUN Second Solo ...
- sfgate.com: K-pop star Yeonjun returns to Bay Area, his ... - SFGATE
- audacy.com: YEONJUN on the pressure and challenge of his solo career
- oppastore.com: TXT's Yeonjun Opens Pre-Orders for Solo Project 'NO ...
- teenvogue.com: TXT Members Talk Dreams, Debut, and Destiny in ...
Last researched Nov. 4, 2026