What flavor will Tomorrow X Together Federal Reserve's 'Ice Cream' be? 'NO LABELS' becomes clearer

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Tomorrow X Together Federal Reserve returns as a solo artist. Having successfully debuted as a solo artist with his first mini-album last year, he will once again color the K-pop scene with his own unique style after about eight months.

According to his agency Big Hit Music, Federal Reserve will release his second mini-album 'NO LABELS: PART 02' on July 10. This is his second album following the first mini-album 'NO LABELS: PART 01' released in November last year. The title track is 'Ice Cream'. The song metaphorically compares the attributes of ice cream, which melts if too hot and causes headaches if swallowed too quickly, to a romantic relationship. Immediately after announcing the new album release, Federal Reserve revealed his confidence in the music by taking the unusual step of first revealing the title track's name and part of the bass sound.

His confidence is well-founded. 'NO LABELS' is the keyword that explains Federal Reserve's identity. It carries the meaning of showing Federal Reserve himself without any modifiers. His activities up to now have been 'NO LABELS' itself. His first solo mixtape 'GGUM' (Gum) released in 2024 was a stage that left an indelible impression of Federal Reserve alone, moving away from the narrative and conceptual image built up by the group. By performing high-difficulty choreography that cannot be easily imitated, he solidified his position as the 'representative dancer of K-pop'.

Last year with 'NO LABELS: PART 01', he took a step further. Participating in songwriting, composition, and performance planning, he demonstrated his own musical identity. The title track 'Talk to You' in the hard rock genre was combined with his powerful stage presence. He evolved one step beyond just being an idol who dances well, showing a different dimension of expressiveness and aura. At the time, critic Hwang Seon-up analyzed Federal Reserve's performance, stating, "You can feel the artist's will to complete music and stage as a single message."

If 'GGUM' and 'Talk to You' left a strong impression of Federal Reserve's presence through intense performances, the title track 'Ice Cream' of this album feels different right from its title. There is growing anticipation for what kind of harmony will be created between the familiar subject matter, funk rock sound, and Federal Reserve's voice and performance. It is impossible to predict whether he will showcase his unique energy or display refreshing charm suitable for the summer season, but simply imagining the flavor of 'Ice Cream' he will bring makes the time waiting for the new album enjoyable.

Under the principle of not defining himself with a single image or modifier, constantly showing new possibilities is Federal Reserve's 'NO LABELS'. This is why his second mini-album 'NO LABELS: PART 02', which is even more intriguing because it cannot be defined, is eagerly awaited.

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