TOMORROW X TOGETHER, known as TXT, will release their eighth mini-album, 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns, on April 13, 2026, marking their seventh anniversary with BIGHIT MUSIC. The album follows the group's contract renewal in 2025 and comes after a successful Billboard charting release and global tour. Pre-orders begin March 3 on platforms including Weverse Shop.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, or TXT, is set to return with their eighth mini-album, titled 7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns, on April 13 in South Korea, followed by releases in Japan on April 14 and the United States on April 17. This release commemorates the group's seventh year since debuting on March 4, 2019, and serves as their first project since all five members renewed their contracts with BIGHIT MUSIC in August 2025, an event described in industry reports as breaking K-pop's 'seven-year curse'—a reference to common contract cycles that often lead to group changes or disbandments.
Pre-orders for the album start on March 3 at 11 a.m. KST through various outlets such as Weverse Shop, KnPOPS, MAKESTAR, Ktown4u, Aladin, YES24, and Apple Music. The album will be available in multiple variants, including photobooks, collectible random photocards, and compact formats. A concept trailer released earlier this week features a repeating thorn motif with black-and-white cinematography, presenting an introspective narrative of calm amid hardships, according to descriptions from official notifications and media outlets.
Track details and the title song remain unrevealed, though media speculation points to a seven-track setup aligning with the anniversary theme. This comeback builds on TXT's recent achievements, including their 2025 album The Star Chapter: TOGETHER, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 65,000 equivalent units sold. The group also completed a 29-city global tour that attracted over 560,000 attendees. Previous releases, such as minisode 2: Thursday's Child in 2022 at No. 4 for 14 weeks, The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION at No. 1, and The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY at No. 2, have solidified their presence on Billboard's K-Pop Artist 100 rankings.
In related news, TXT member Yeonjun has showcased his vocal abilities as a balladeer on the track 'Limousine Service' from his solo album, which charted on the Billboard 200. Reports highlight how Yeonjun, known for his dance skills, captivated audiences with his distinctive tone, debuting in this new style in Korea. The group's April release aligns strategically with BTS's post-military return under the same label, HYBE, positioning TXT as a key act in the company's lineup without overlap in focus.
