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TXT Drops 8th Mini Album 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns
- Rosa Gulliver
- Apr 13
- 3 min read
Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | April 13, 2026
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT 투모로우바이투게더) unveiled their 8th mini album 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns, alongside with the music video for lead single “Stick With You.”
7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns marks the quintet’s highly anticipated first release as they enter their seventh year together since renewing their contract with BIGHIT MUSIC, a subsidiary of HYBE. Capturing emotions shaped by uncertainty, the album is one of their most personal and self-reflective works to date, translating the anxiety and questions they have faced into music 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns features six tracks: “Bed of Thorns,” the lead single “Stick With You,” “Take Me to Nirvana (feat. Vinida Weng),” “So What,” “21st Century Romance,” and “Dream of Mine.”
The lead single “Stick With You” is an electro pop track built around an addictive, high-impact chorus, featuring a vintage 909 drum sound infused with elements of techno punk. Capturing the fragile tension of a relationship nearing its end, the song portrays the emotional chasm between one who is ready to move on and another who is unable to let go. The poignant struggle of holding on to a loved one mirrors the band’s persistence to hold onto their dreams, signalling a powerful new chapter as they enter their seventh year.
The music video offers a compelling narrative of a character grappling with emotional turbulence and anxiety. By the end of the video, the members come to realise that the root of their turmoil lies within themselves. The track's emotional depth, alongside the appearance of acclaimed Korean actress Jun Jong Seo, enhances the film’s immersive storytelling.
Throughout the album, the band utilises the metaphor of ‘thorns’ to articulate inner uncertainty and emotional upheaval. The opening track, “Bed of Thorns,”, draws inspiration from the idiom "You’ve made your bed, now lie in it," delivering a message about fully embracing the consequences of the members’ own choices. The third track "Take Me to Nirvana (feat. Vinida Weng)" explores the liberation that follows after letting go of uncertainty, while “So What” clears out the anxieties and doubts the members had gone through with a refreshing blend of candor and humor. “21st Century Romance” reflects their determination to follow their inner voice amidst the meaningless noise of the modern world, and the album is concluded by “Dream of Mine,” a track that courageously embraces the unknown.
The 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide.
Additionally, the group is set to headline KCON LA 2026 on August 16th, where they will deliver a powerful, hour-long set. The members are also preparing to launch a new campaign following ‘TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW,’ the global campaign that is set to launch with UNICEF within this year.
About TOMORROW X TOGETHER
TOMORROW X TOGETHER consisting of SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI established themselves as Gen Z Icons, translating shared emotions and experiences of their generation into globally resonant music. The quintet’s 4th mini album minisode 2: Thursday’s Child (May 2022 release) debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and charted for 14 weeks, while 5th mini album The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION (January 2023 release) debuted atop the chart. In July 2022, the band became the first K-pop group to perform at LOLLAPALOOZA in Chicago and returned a year later in August 2023 to become the first K-pop group to headline the festival. They have been nominated at prestigious awards, such as the American Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards, and won at the 2022 MTV EMAs (Best Asia Act) and 2023 MTV VMAs (PUSH Performance of the Year). In 2024, TOMORROW X TOGETHER became the first K-pop act to perform two consecutive sold-out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Their 7th mini album The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY debuted at No. 2 and their 4th studio album The Star Chapter: TOMORROW debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making them the first K-pop act to achieve seven Top 5 entries and marking their 12th career entry on the chart. In September 2025, the band partnered with UNICEF to launch ‘TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW,’ a global campaign aimed at supporting the mental health and well-being of youth worldwide. In April 2026, the band released their highly anticipated 8th mini album, 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns.
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