Yeonjun
A dynamic performer who became the first member of Tomorrow X Together to debut, setting the stage for the group's genre-defying success.
Born 1999 (age 27)·South Korean singer·Birthday: September 13·Generation Z
Biography
Choi Yeon-jun, known simply as Yeonjun, emerged as the initial face of Tomorrow X Together (TXT), a group tasked with carrying forward a formidable musical legacy. From the moment he stepped into the spotlight, his sharp dancing and distinctive vocal tone marked him as a central pillar. Yeonjun embodied TXT's narrative of youthful growth and anxiety, bringing a relatable vulnerability and cool charisma to performances. His influence extended beyond singing, as he began co-writing tracks for the group, contributing to their evolving sound that blended pop, rock, and hip-hop. Years after TXT's debut, he launched his solo career, releasing music that showcased a more personal and experimental artistic direction, proving his evolution from a standout idol into a multifaceted musician commanding his own stage.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Yeonjun was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Yeonjun Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Yeonjun's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as the first revealed member of the globally successful K-pop group Tomorrow X Together (TXT).
- Released his debut solo EP 'No Labels: Part 01' in 2025, establishing an independent musical identity.
- Has songwriting credits on multiple TXT tracks, including 'No Rules' and 'Dear Sputnik.'
- Performed as a main dancer and lead vocalist for TXT, central to their intricate choreography and concept execution.
Did You Know?
He is known among fans for his exceptional talent in freestyle dancing.
He was a trainee for approximately four years before debuting with TXT.
He has been nicknamed the '4th Generation It Boy' by Korean media and fans.
“I want to be remembered as an artist who always tried new things.”
