Yeonjun
{{Short description|South Korean singer (born 1999)}}
{{Family name hatnote|Choi|lang=Korean}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Yeonjun
| image = 241014 Yeonjun.jpg
| caption = Yeonjun in October 2024
| birth_name = Choi Yeon-jun
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|09|13|df=y}}
| birth_place = Seoul, South Korea
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|dancer}}
| education = Global Cyber University
| years_active = {{Start date|2019}}–present
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre = K-pop
| instrument = Vocals
| label = Big Hit Music
| current_member_of = Tomorrow X Together
}}
| module2 = {{Infobox Korean name|child=yes|headercolor=transparent
| hangul = 최연준
| hanja =
| rr = Choe Yeonjun
| mr = Ch'oe Yŏnjun
}}
| signature = Yeonjun signature.png
}}
Choi Yeon-jun ({{Korean|최연준}}; born September 13, 1999), known mononymously as Yeonjun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer.{{cite web| title=TOMORROWXTOGETHER's Yeonjun think that he can show up with all of his artistic side include his dancing skills|url=https://magazine.weverse.io/article/view/169?lang=en&artist=TOMORROWXTOGETHER|website=weverse magazine|access-date=31 March 2025}} He is a member of the South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together, which debuted under Big Hit Entertainment in March 2019.{{Cite web |last=정병근 |date=2019-03-04 |title='방탄 동생' 투모로우바이투게더, 오늘(4일) 핫데뷔…앨범발매&첫 무대 |trans-title=TOMORROW X TOGETHER, "BTS Younger Brother" made a hot debut today (4th)…Album release and first performance |url=https://www.joynews24.com/view/1161299 |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=아이뉴스24 |language=ko}} He debuted as a soloist in September 2024 with the song "Ggum".{{Cite web |last=김지원 |first= |date=2024-09-11 |title='첫 솔로' TXT 연준, 껌 좀 씹은 춤꾼 |trans-title="First Solo" TXT YEONJUN, a dancer who chewed some gum |url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2024091114634 |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=텐아시아 |language=ko}}
Early life
Choi Yeon-jun was born on September 13, 1999, in Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea as an only child.{{cite news|title=Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together: the instant K-pop idol who expresses his creativity through dance|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3076878/yeonjun-tomorrow-x-together-instant-k-pop-idol-who|work=South China Morning Post|date=25 March 2020|access-date=15 February 2022|archive-date=15 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215053638/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3076878/yeonjun-tomorrow-x-together-instant-k-pop-idol-who|url-status=live}} After graduating from Korean Arts High School, he enrolled in Global Cyber University.{{cite news|title=Tomorrow X Together: Conoce qué estudiaron los miembros de TXT|trans-title=Tomorrow X Together: Find out what TXT members studied.|url=https://elcomercio.pe/luces/musica/tomorrowxtogether-conoce-que-estudiaron-los-miembros-de-txt-yeonjun-beomgyu-taehyun-soobin-hueningkai-idol-moa-tdex-noticia/|work=El Comercio|language=es|date=30 January 2022|access-date=19 February 2022|archive-date=19 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219094658/https://elcomercio.pe/luces/musica/tomorrowxtogether-conoce-que-estudiaron-los-miembros-de-txt-yeonjun-beomgyu-taehyun-soobin-hueningkai-idol-moa-tdex-noticia/|url-status=live}}
Career
=Pre-debut=
Prior to his debut, he trained under Big Hit Entertainment for four years.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:TXT 연준 "연습생 생활만 4년, 멤버들 덕분에 성장통 극복"|trans-title=TXT's Yeonjun "I have been a trainee for 4 years, overcoming growing pains thanks to the members"|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201903051477054129?t=20210224070802|work=Hankook Ilbo|language=ko|date=5 March 2019|access-date=20 February 2022|archive-date=1 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301154336/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201903051477054129?t=20210224070802|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=[Q&A] Big Hit's new rookie TXT makes grand debut|url=https://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201903051733276087332_2|website=Kpop Herald|publisher=The Korea Herald|last=Ahn|first=Sung-mi|date=5 March 2019|access-date=30 April 2023|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206073722/https://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201903051733276087332_2|url-status=live}} Throughout his four years of training, Yeonjun became known as the company's "legendary trainee" because he consistently ranked first during monthly evaluations in dance, vocal performance and rap.{{cite web|script-title=ko:TXT 연준 "빅히트 전설의 연습생? 수업료는 잘 모르겠다"(유스케)|trans-title=TXT Yeon-jun "Big Hit's legendary trainee? I'm not sure about the fee"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000456687|via=Naver|work=Newsen|language=ko|last=Kim|first=No-eul|date=19 June 2021|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=4 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504083443/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000456687|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:'아이돌룸' 연준, 빅히트 전설의 연습생 "공동 1등은 해도 2등은 안 했다"|trans-title='Idol Room' Yeon-jun, Big Hit's Legendary Trainee "Tied for First, But Not Second"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003234495|via=Naver|work=Herald Pop|publisher=Herald Corporation|language=ko|last=Jeon|first=Ha-na|date=12 November 2019|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=4 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504083627/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003234495|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:자신이 가진 색의 범주를 아는 자, #연준의 얼굴|trans-title=A person who knows what color they are, the face of the #Yeon-jun|url=https://www.elle.co.kr/article/58279|work=Elle Korea|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Ma-roo|date=4 September 2021|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=3 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603205139/https://www.elle.co.kr/article/58279|url-status=live}} He is also a former trainee of Cube Entertainment.{{cite news|title=Yeonjun, dari Penari Latar ke 'Dancer' Utama TXT|trans-title=Yeonjun, from Background Dancer to TXT's Main 'Dancer'|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20190913164233-234-430318/yeonjun-dari-penari-latar-ke-dancer-utama-txt|work=CNN Indonesia Big Hit's new rookie TXT makes grand debut|language=id|date=13 September 2019|access-date=27 April 2022|archive-date=27 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427072547/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20190913164233-234-430318/yeonjun-dari-penari-latar-ke-dancer-utama-txt|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=10 Fakta Unik Yeonjun TXT, Member TXT yang Keren & Berbakat!|trans-title=10 Unique Facts about Yeonjun TXT, a Cool & Talented TXT Member!|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.co.id/article/read/7/2020/20931/10-fakta-unik-yeonjun-txt-member-txt-yang-keren-berbakat|work=Cosmopolitan Indonesia|language=id|last=Untari|first=Giovani|date=5 July 2020|access-date=30 April 2023|archive-date=10 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610015637/https://www.cosmopolitan.co.id/article/read/7/2020/20931/10-fakta-unik-yeonjun-txt-member-txt-yang-keren-berbakat|url-status=live}} Yeonjun also appeared as a back up dancer at 2014 Melon Music Awards for a few performances.{{cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000256089|title=투모로우바이투게더 "낙오자 없이 나아가는 것에 만족, 속도 중요치않아"[화보]|work=Newsen|language=ko|date=March 9, 2020|access-date=December 9, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0004177714|title=투모로우바이투게더 "고척돔에 이름 울리던 날, 아직도 생생해" [화보]|work=Osen|language=ko|date=March 9, 2020|access-date=December 9, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001120983|title=투모로우바이투게더 "속도보단 다섯이 함께하는 게 중요"|work=XSports News|language=ko|date=March 9, 2020|access-date=December 9, 2024}}
=2019–present: Debut with TXT and solo activities=
On January 10, 2019, Big Hit announced the upcoming debut of its new boy group Tomorrow X Together. Yeonjun was the first member of the lineup to be revealed, through an introductory video posted on the label's official YouTube channel and social media.{{cite magazine|title=BTS' Label Announces New Boy Band TXT: Meet the First Member, Yeonjun|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8492985/bts-label-announces-new-boy-band-txt-yeonjun|magazine=Billboard|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=10 January 2019|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=11 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111020231/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8492985/bts-label-announces-new-boy-band-txt-yeonjun|url-status=live}} On March 4, 2019, he debuted as a member of Tomorrow X Together with the release of their first extended play (EP), The Dream Chapter: Star.{{Cite magazine|title=TOMORROW X TOGETHER Announces First Album 'The Dream Chapter: STAR'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8497031/tomorrow-x-together-first-album-the-dream-chapter-star|magazine=Billboard|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=7 February 2019|access-date=27 February 2019|archive-date=24 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224054147/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8497031/tomorrow-x-together-first-album-the-dream-chapter-star|url-status=live}}
Yeonjun made his acting debut on January 12, 2021, with a cameo appearance in the JTBC drama series Live On as Kim Jin-woo. The following month, he participated in 2021 Fall/Winter New York Fashion Week, walking as a model for the South Korean brand UL:KIN.{{cite web|script-title=ko:투모로우바이투게더 연준, 뉴욕패션위크 모델로 참여[공식]|trans-title=[Official] TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Yeonjun participates as a model for New York Fashion Week [Official]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002932839|work=Star News|language=ko|last=Yoon|first=Sang-geun|date=16 February 2021|access-date=19 February 2022|archive-date=19 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219082445/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002932839|url-status=live}} He featured on the track "Blockbuster" from Enhypen's first studio album Dimension: Dilemma, which was released on October 12.{{cite web|title=ENHYPEN to collaborate with TXT's Yeonjun on upcoming full-length album|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/enhypen-dimension-dilemma-album-tracklist-txt-yeonjun-blockbuster-collaboration-teaser-3061681|work=NME|last=Yeo|first=Gladys|date=4 October 2021|access-date=19 February 2022|archive-date=10 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010092314/https://www.nme.com/news/music/enhypen-dimension-dilemma-album-tracklist-txt-yeonjun-blockbuster-collaboration-teaser-3061681|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=ENHYPEN say working with TXT's Yeonjun was a "big honour"|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/enhypen-working-with-txt-yeonjun-big-honour-blockbuster-3069157|work=NME|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=13 October 2021|access-date=19 February 2022|archive-date=19 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219101234/https://www.nme.com/news/music/enhypen-working-with-txt-yeonjun-big-honour-blockbuster-3069157|url-status=live}}
In February 2022, Yeonjun featured on the single "PS5" by American singer-songwriter Salem Ilese, alongside bandmate Taehyun and Norwegian DJ Alan Walker.{{cite web|title=Hear Salem Ilese's new single 'PS5', featuring TXT and Alan Walker|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/txt-taehyun-yeonjun-salem-ilese-new-single-ps5-alan-walker-3166675|work=NME|last=Yeo|first=Gladys|date=23 February 2022|access-date=28 February 2022|archive-date=23 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223200256/https://www.nme.com/news/music/txt-taehyun-yeonjun-salem-ilese-new-single-ps5-alan-walker-3166675|url-status=live}} He was announced as a host for Inkigayo, alongside actors Roh Jeong-eui and Seo Bum-june, on March 15. In July, Yeonjun became an ambassador for the streetwear brand Privé Alliance. He also served as a guest creative designer and released a limited capsule collection available the following month until December.{{cite web|title=EXO member Baekhyun's streetwear brand Privé Alliance gets TXT's Yeonjun as its new ambassador & guest creative director|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exo-baekhyuns-streetwear-brand-prive-alliance-gets-txts-yeonjun-new-ambassador-guest-creative-director/|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=9 July 2022|access-date=24 July 2022|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709163501/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exo-baekhyuns-streetwear-brand-prive-alliance-gets-txts-yeonjun-new-ambassador-guest-creative-director/|url-status=live}}
In November 2023, he was announced as a co-host for the year-end festival SBS Gayo Daejeon alongside Key and An Yu-jin; the event was held on December 25.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 샤이니 키·TXT 연준·아이브 안유진, SBS '가요대전' MC 낙점|trans-title=[Exclusive] Shinee's Key, TXT's Yeonjun, and Ive's An Yu-jin selected as MCs for SBS' 'Gayo Daejeon'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004971813|work={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|last=Ji|first=Min Kyung|date=22 November 2023|access-date=22 November 2023|archive-date=22 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122124505/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004971813|url-status=live}}
On June 25, 2024, it was announced that Yeonjun would be hosting the SBS Gayo Daejeon's Summer Edition alongside Ive's An Yu-jin and NCT's Doyoung.{{cite web|url=https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2024-06-25/202406250100185500025463|script-title=ko:[단독]NCT 도영·아이브 안유진·TXT 연준, '가요대전 서머' MC 발탁...'인가' 남매들 출동|trans-title=[Exclusive] NCT Doyoung, Ive An Yu-jin, and TXT Yeonjun selected as MCs for 'Gayo Daejeon Summer'... 'In-law' siblings appear|last=Jeong|first=Bit|language=ko|website=Sports Chosun|date=June 25, 2024|access-date=June 26, 2024|archive-date=June 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625021913/https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2024-06-25/202406250100185500025463|url-status=live}} Studio MaumC announced Yeonjun as part of the artist lineup for the OST of the Coupang Play original series Cinderella at 2 AM on August 16, 2024.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:하현상→투바투 연준, '새벽 2시의 신데렐라' OST 참여 [공식]|trans-title=Ha Hyun-sang→TXT Yeonjun, 'Cinderella at 2AM' OST participation [Official]|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005137949|via=Naver|publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Chae-yeon|date=16 August 2024|access-date=21 August 2024|archive-date=21 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821121546/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005137949|url-status=live}} He contributed the song "Boyfriend", which was released on September 1.{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Hae-sun |date=1 September 2024 |script-title=ko:TXT 연준, 첫 단독 OST 'Boyfriend' 오늘(1일) 발매..'새벽 2시의 신데렐라' 삽입 |trans-title=TXT Yeonjun, first solo OST 'Boyfriend' released today (1st)..'Cinderella at 2 AM' inserted |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003262509 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901052438/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003262509 |archive-date=1 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |website=Star News |language=ko |via=Naver}} On September 6, Big Hit announced Yeonjun's upcoming debut as a solo artist.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Hyun-seo |date=6 September 2024 |script-title=ko:[단독] 투바투 연준, 9월 중 솔로 출격 |trans-title=[Exclusive] TXT Yeonjun to make solo debut in September |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/213/0001308616 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906182638/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/213/0001308616 |archive-date=6 September 2024 |access-date=6 September 2024 |publisher=TV Report |via=Naver}} A video titled "Yeonjun's Mixtape Intro Film" was uploaded to the Hybe Labels official YouTube channel two days later, with his September 19 debut date revealed at the end.{{Cite web |last=Pyo |first=Kyung-min |date=8 September 2024 |title=TXT's Yeonjun to drop first solo mixtape |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/09/398_382080.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908231749/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/09/398_382080.html |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |website=The Korea Times}} His debut was later revealed to be titled "Ggum", described as a "hip-hop track with a catchy electro sound".{{cite news |last=Yoon |first=So-yeon |date=9 September 2024 |title=Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun to release debut solo track 'GGUM' |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-09-09/entertainment/kpop/Tomorrow-X-Togethers-Yeonjun-to-release-debut-solo-track-GGUM-/2130528 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910190223/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-09-09/entertainment/kpop/Tomorrow-X-Togethers-Yeonjun-to-release-debut-solo-track-GGUM-/2130528 |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=12 September 2024 |work=Korea JoongAng Daily |language=en}} On October 4, Yeonjun won his first music show trophy with "Ggum" on Mnet's M Countdown.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"값진 1위 행복"...TXT 연준, 솔로곡 '껌'으로 음방 1위|trans-title="Priceless #1 happiness"...TXT YEONJUN wins first place on music shows with his solo song "Gum"|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20241004n06553?mid=e1200|via=Nate|publisher=EDaily|language=ko|last=Baek|first=Yoon-gi|date=4 October 2024|access-date=4 October 2024}} In November 2024, Yeonjun was named one of GQ Korea{{'}}s Men of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/?p=308122|title=투모로우바이투게더(TXT) 연준 "의심은 거두고 저를 더 믿게 됐어요"|work=GQ Korea|language=ko|date=November 20, 2024|access-date=December 6, 2024}} In the same month, it was announced that Yeonjun would be hosting the SBS Gayo Daejeon for the third consecutive time.{{cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/076/0004220260|title=[단독] NCT 도영·아이브 안유진·TXT 연준, '가요대전' MC로 재회…'인가' 딸·아들, 다시 뭉쳤다|work=Sports Chosun|language=ko|date=November 27, 2024|access-date=November 27, 2024}}
Public image
Yeonjun has been nicknamed "K-pop's 4th Generation It Boy" by multiple sources,{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Aamina Inayat |date=February 16, 2021 |title=TXT's Yeonjun Is Making His NYFW Debut |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/txt-yeonjun-nyfw-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216155139/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/txt-yeonjun-nyfw-debut |archive-date=February 16, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2025 |website=Teen Vogue}}{{Cite web |last=Wickes |first=Hannah |date=September 3, 2024 |title=Meet the K-Pop Idol: Who Is TXT's Yeonjun? Meet the K-Pop Idol Known As the '4th Gen It Boy' |url=https://www.j-14.com/posts/txt-yeonjun-meet-k-pops-4th-generation-it-boy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225001849/https://www.j-14.com/posts/txt-yeonjun-meet-k-pops-4th-generation-it-boy/ |archive-date=December 25, 2024 |access-date=January 16, 2025 |website=J-14}} and has appeared on the Korean Business Research Institute's male celebrity brand reputation list, a chart that records Korean celebrities with the most online searches and engagements. He ranked within the top 20 in November 2020,{{cite web|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 지민 1위, 보이그룹 개인 브랜드평판...2위 아스트로 문빈|trans-title=BTS's Jimin tops boy group's personal brand reputation...Astro's Moonbin ranks second|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004695457|via=Naver|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=Shin|first=Young-eun|date=14 November 2020|access-date=23 June 2023|archive-date=22 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622183333/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004695457|url-status=live}} and the top 30 in both February and March 2023.{{cite web|script-title=ko:차은우, 2월 보이그룹 개인 브랜드평판 1위...2위 지민·3위 백현|trans-title=Cha Eun-woo tops boy group's personal brand reputation in February...Jimin 2nd, Baekhyun 3rd|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/410/0000923197|via=Naver|work=MK Sports|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Na-young|date=18 February 2023|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=3 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503175903/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/410/0000923197|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:뷔 1위, 3월 보이그룹 개인 브랜드평판 'TOP'...2위 제이홉·3위 차은우|trans-title=V tops boy group's personal brand reputation in March... J-Hope 2nd, Cha Eun-woo 3rd|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001729478|work=Maeil Broadcasting Network|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Nam-kyeom|date=18 March 2023|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=6 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506214503/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001729478|url-status=live}}
Other ventures
Yeonjun has appeared in various fashion magazines including Dazed Korea, GQ Korea,{{cite web|script-title=ko:지큐 코리아 11월호 커버의 주인공 '투모로우바이투게더 연준'|trans-title='Tomorrow X Together's Yeon-jun' on the cover of GQ Korea's November issue|url=https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2022/10/21/%ec%a7%80%ed%81%90-%ec%bd%94%eb%a6%ac%ec%95%84-11%ec%9b%94%ed%98%b8-%ec%bb%a4%eb%b2%84%ec%9d%98-%ec%a3%bc%ec%9d%b8%ea%b3%b5-%ed%88%ac%eb%aa%a8%eb%a1%9c%ec%9a%b0%eb%b0%94%ec%9d%b4%ed%88%ac%ea%b2%8c/|website=GQ Korea|language=ko|date=21 October 2022|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=2 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502075859/https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2022/10/21/지큐-코리아-11월호-커버의-주인공-투모로우바이투게/|url-status=live}} W Korea,{{cite web|script-title=ko:어느 봄날에, 투모로우바이투게더 수빈과 연준|trans-title=One spring day, Tomorrow X Together's Soo-bin and Yeon-jun|url=https://www.wkorea.com/2023/04/03/%ec%96%b4%eb%8a%90-%eb%b4%84%eb%82%a0%ec%97%90-%ed%88%ac%eb%aa%a8%eb%a1%9c%ec%9a%b0%eb%b0%94%ec%9d%b4%ed%88%ac%ea%b2%8c%eb%8d%94-%ec%88%98%eb%b9%88%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%b0%ec%a4%80/|work=W Korea|language=ko|date=3 April 2023|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=3 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703225636/https://www.wkorea.com/2023/04/03/어느-봄날에-투모로우바이투게더-수빈과-연준/|url-status=live}} Elle Korea{{cite web|script-title=ko:투모로우바이투게더 연준, 화보 매력 발산|trans-title=Tomorrow X Together's Yeon-jun, the charm of the photo shoot|url=https://www.elle.co.kr/article/57795|work=Elle Korea|language=ko|date=20 August 2021|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=2 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002055237/https://www.elle.co.kr/article/57795|url-status=live}} and Paper Magazine.{{cite web|title=TXT's Yeonjun Won't Settle for Second Best|url=https://www.papermag.com/txt-yeonjun-2654773801.html#rebelltitem1|work=Paper|last=Bell|first=Crystal|date=24 August 2021|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=14 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614163023/https://www.papermag.com/txt-yeonjun|url-status=live}} He featured on the cover of the September 2022 special edition of the Japanese fashion magazine SPUR.{{cite web|script-title=ko:투모로우바이투게더 연준, 日패션 매거진 표지 장식! '영향력 과시'|trans-title=Tomorrow X Together's Yeon-jun lands on the cover of Japanese fashion magazine to 'show off his influence'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003073236|via=Naver|work=Star News|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Kyung-ho|date=23 July 2022|access-date=28 April 2023|archive-date=1 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501162542/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003073236|url-status=live}} On May 31, 2024, Yeonjun was announced as the global brand ambassador of the Italian luxury fashion house Moncler.{{cite web|script-title=ko:연준이라는 미지의 세계|trans-title=The unknown world of the Yeon-jun|url=https://www.vogue.co.kr/2024/05/31/%ec%97%b0%ec%a4%80%ec%9d%b4%eb%9d%bc%eb%8a%94-%eb%af%b8%ec%a7%80%ec%9d%98-%ec%84%b8%ea%b3%84/|work=Vogue Korea|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Na-hee|date=31 May 2024|access-date=31 May 2024|archive-date=31 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531215151/https://www.vogue.co.kr/2024/05/31/연준이라는-미지의-세계/|url-status=live}}
Philanthropy
In May 2024, Yeonjun donated 50 million won to Hallym Burn Foundation, an organization dedicated to assisting firefighters in their crucial line of duty.{{cite web|title=TXT Member Yeonjun Donates Over Rs 30 Lakh To Support Firefighters: Report|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/txt-member-yeonjun-donates-over-rs-30-lakh-to-support-firefighters-report-8876419.html|work=News18|publisher=Network18 Group|last=Sharma|first=Dishy|date=3 May 2024|access-date=6 June 2024|archive-date=1 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901051115/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/txt-member-yeonjun-donates-over-rs-30-lakh-to-support-firefighters-report-8876419.html|url-status=live}}
Discography
{{For|Yeonjun's works with Tomorrow X Together|Tomorrow X Together discography}}
=Single albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Details ! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Sales |
| scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:2.5em" | KOR |
|---|
| scope="row" | Ggum
|
| 7 | |
=Singles=
==As lead artist==
==As featured artist==
=Soundtrack appearances=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Sales ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | KOR DL |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Boyfriend"
| 2024 | 51 |
| Cinderella at 2 AM OST |
=Other charted songs=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
| scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | KOR DL |
| scope="row" | "Blockbuster" {{small|(Enhypen featuring Yeonjun)}} | 2021 | 131 |
=Songwriting credits=
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.{{Cite web|title=Songs Registered Under YEONJUN (10025083)|url=https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10025083|website=Korea Music Copyright Association|language=ko|access-date=18 April 2023}}
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Artist ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Composer ! scope="col" | Lyricist |
| scope="row" rowspan="4" | 2020
| "Fairy of Shampoo" | rowspan="9" style="text-align:center" | Tomorrow X Together | rowspan="2" | The Dream Chapter: Eternity | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
|---|
| "Maze in the Mirror"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Wishlist"
| rowspan="2" | Minisode1: Blue Hour | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Way Home"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="7" | 2021
| "What If I Had Been That Puma" | rowspan="3" | The Chaos Chapter: Freeze | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "No Rules"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Frost"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Loser=Lover"
| rowspan="2" | The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "MOA Diary"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Blockbuster"
| style="text-align:center" | Enhypen | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Sweet Dreams"
| rowspan="18" style="text-align:center" | Tomorrow X Together | {{N/A|Non-album single}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="5" | 2022
| "Good Boy Gone Bad" | rowspan="3" | Minisode 2: Thursday's Child | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Trust Fund Baby"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Lonely Boy"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Valley of Lies" {{small|(feat. Iann Dior)}}
| rowspan="2" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Ring" (君じゃない誰かの愛し方)
| {{ya}} | {{na}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="8" | 2023
| "Happy Fools" {{small|(feat. Coi Leray)}} | rowspan="3" | The Name Chapter: Temptation | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Tinnitus (Wanna Be a Rock)"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Farewell, Neverland"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Blue Spring"
| rowspan="5" | The Name Chapter: Freefall | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Growing Pain"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Dreamer"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Deep Down"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Happily Ever After"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="8" | 2024
| "I'll See You There Tomorrow" | rowspan="3" | Minisode 3: Tomorrow | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Miracle"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "The Killa (I Belong to You)"
| {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Open Always Wins"
| rowspan="2" {{Non-album singles}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Ggum"
| Yeonjun | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Touch" (remix) {{small|(featuring Yeonjun)}}
| Katseye | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
| "Heaven"
| rowspan="2" | Tomorrow X Together | rowspan="2" | The Star Chapter: Sanctuary |{{ya}} |{{ya}} |
| "Danger"
|{{ya}} |{{ya}} |
Filmography
=Television series=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+ {{Sronly|Television series appearances}} |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2021
| Live On | Kim Jin-woo | Cameo (Ep. 8) |
=Hosting=
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="width:100%"
|+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Nominee(s)/work(s) ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" | Asian Pop Music Awards{{efn-ua|Hosted by the Hong Kong Asia Pacific International Group and Sunway Records, the Asian Pop Music Awards bases its winners on the "Asian Pop Music Chart" which opened in September 2019.{{cite web|url=https://vct.news/news/920ba05c-635e-4dbb-8716-47fe6f2599c0|script-title=zh:2020亚洲流行音乐大奖结果出炉 林俊杰获5奖成最大赢家|date=December 28, 2020|website=VCT News|language=zh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108084700/https://vct.news/news/920ba05c-635e-4dbb-8716-47fe6f2599c0|archive-date=January 8, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=January 7, 2021}}}}
| style="text-align:center" | 2024 | Best Dance Performance (Overseas) | style="text-align:center" | "Ggum" | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|url=https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5107112331447253|title=APMA Nominees for Best Dance Performance|language=zh|access-date=December 2, 2024|date=December 2, 2024|via=Weibo}} |
|---|
| scope="row" rowspan="6" | Hanteo Music Awards
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="6" | 2025 | Global Artist Award – Oceania | style="text-align:center" rowspan="6" | Yeonjun | {{won}} |
| Global Artist – Africa
| {{nom}} |
| Global Artist – Asia
| {{nom}} |
| Global Artist – Europe
| {{nom}} |
| Global Artist – North America
| {{nom}} |
| Global Artist – South America
| {{nom}} |
| scope="row" | iHeartRadio Music Awards
| style="text-align:center" | 2025 | Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge | style="text-align:center" | "Ggum" | {{won}} | style="text-align:center" | {{Cite tweet |user=iHeartRadio |number=1901740332666225142 |title=YEONJUN DID THAT! 🏆🔥 Congratulations to #YEONJUN of TXT for winning Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge for "GGUM" at the #iHeartAwards2025!}} |
| scope="row" | Korea First Brand Awards
| style="text-align:center" | 2025 | Best Male Solo Singer | style="text-align:center" | Yeonjun | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|url=https://x.com/kcforum/status/1855813562473841037|title=2025 Korea First Brand Awards Male Solo Singer Nominees|language=ko|date=November 11, 2024|access-date=November 11, 2024}} |
Notes
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