Yeonjun from Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is making waves with his solo mixtape, "GGUM," and getting praised by international media.
On September 20, American magazine Teen Vogue named "GGUM" the Best New Song of the Week. They described it as "addictive," with influences from hip-hop and EDM. Teen Vogue highlighted Yeonjun as the first member of TXT to release a solo track, noting, "He wrote the lyrics and used autotune in a creative way."
Nylon referred to Yeonjun as a "Gen-Z It guy," stating that "GGUM" reveals his artistic side for the first time. They praised him for exploring different genres and predicted he would keep surprising fans in the future.
The magazine also admired the song's catchy music and impressive performance, saying, "The electro sounds and modulated vocals create a vibe that sticks in your mind." They added, "In the music video, Yeonjun's intense choreography shows he's always aiming to outdo himself."
USA Today reported, "Yeonjun has made a name for himself over the past five years as a versatile artist who excels in any dance genre." In an interview, Yeonjun shared, "I'm always looking for chances to grow as an artist and try new performances. I want to push musical limits and take on new challenges."
Music outlet Consequence praised his choreography, stating, "Even experienced artists would stop to admire the dance for 'GGUM.'" Other global outlets like NME and Kpop Wise also covered the release of Yeonjun's mixtape.
Released on September 19, "GGUM" compares his confidence and dreams on stage to gum. Yeonjun was involved in every part of the song's creation, from themes to choreography, resulting in a performance that truly reflects him. He's also gained attention for his bold style and hip dance moves on music show stages.
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