'Comeback' TNX "So Sok-sa (CEO) Psy, 'I thought you were dead, so dance'" [Q&A]

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Group TNX (T.N.X., Choi Tae-hoon, Jang Hyun-soo, Cheon Jun-hyuk, Eun-hwi, Oh Sung-jun) has shared their thoughts on their comeback.

TNX will make their comeback on the 27th at 6 p.m. with their third digital single 'Die Another Day'.

This comeback comes about seven months after they released their January single 'CALL ME BACK'. At that time, TNX met fans with a refreshing and cheerful vibe, but through this new song, they will showcase a transformed image that is much stronger, based on intense electric guitar riffs and explosive energy.

'Die Another Day,' which features lyrics and composition by member Eun-hwi and composition support from producer Ryan Jeon, conveys the message of longing for a new beginning rather than an end, expressing TNX's deep desire for this comeback.

In this Q&A, we introduce TNX's new song and activities, prepared with the firm resolve to 'cut off all retreat,' along with their messages to fans.

◆ Here is the TNX Q&A.

Q. It has been about seven months since your second digital single 'CALL ME BACK' last January. What are your resolve for this comeback?

▷ Choi Tae-hoon: Since every comeback is precious, we did our best for this one as well. We filled the preparation process with passion and eagerness, and we will show you through the stage what kind of mindset we had while preparing for this comeback.

▷ Eun-hwi: We have prepared with an even more fierce spirit. Through this comeback, I want to prove how much we have changed, how much cooler we have become, and that we are a team worthy of being loved enough.

Q. The lyrics and song atmosphere give the impression that 'this time, they came out with a particularly firm resolve.' What kind of song is 'Die Another Day'? If there is any meaning behind the title or message you want to convey?

▷ Eun-hwi: It is a song that carries the meaning of 'I will not give up.' It is like a declaration that no matter what trials come, we will never give up. Through this new song, we wanted to openly share our honest feelings about the situations we have gone through and move forward again.

▷ Cheon Jun-hyuk: It is an alternative pop genre song composed of intense guitar riffs and drum beats. It carries a message that even if you feel like it's the end, we will not look back but push through to the very end with such desperation. I hope you remember that passion that says we will never collapse.

Q. Following the previous work, Eun-hwi is once again credited as the sole lyricist for this new song. What aspects did you focus on, and if there is a point you must pay attention to?

▷ Eun-hwi: The biggest point of the lyrics is that each member tells their own story in their part. While working on the lyrics, I had many conversations with CEO Psy, and we concluded that we wanted every single emotion of the members to be revealed. Therefore, we divided the parts so that each member could sing about their own experiences and feelings in their own voice.

▷ Oh Sung-jun: I think the lyrics are really charming. When Hyung worked on the lyrics, he thought a lot about which lyrics would suit each member best when sung, and I think that part is an important point of this song.

Q. How does 'Die Another Day' differ from TNX's previous music?

▷ Jang Hyun-soo: Until now, we have sung many songs with a youthful and somewhat bright feeling. This time, I think you will be able to feel our more mature side and a deeper, more serious image than before.

▷ Eun-hwi: I think the biggest difference is that it tells an unadorned story. Until the previous albums, we created fictional scenarios for song development and worked on lyrics, but when working on this comeback song, we looked back at our own past days directly. I think you will feel a sincerity different from before through the music in that part.

Q. You continue to show musical growth with every comeback, solidifying TNX's unique color. If there is any part where you felt you grew even more while preparing for this single?

▷ Choi Tae-hoon: First of all, I feel that each individual member has grown significantly in terms of mindset and skills. Above all, I think the process of preparing for this comeback became an opportunity for the team to become even stronger as a unit.

▷ Cheon Jun-hyuk: While preparing for this comeback, I feel that both our live performance skills and dance skills have increased significantly.

▷ Eun-hwi: I felt that I grew a lot while making the rap for 'Die Another Day.' From preparing for debut until making the 'CALL ME BACK' album, we went through many trials, and our self-esteem dropped a lot. However, after 'Show Me The Money,' my attitude toward life changed significantly. Eventually, I realized that everything is about momentum, and there is nothing you can do if you are intimidated, so my mindset changed 180 degrees. Therefore, I think that attitude naturally seeped into the rap lyrics this time. For example, there is a line like 'Just Do it just for fun / Like a knight in shining armor before the River Styx / Not scared even before Yama,' and I think these lyrics well reflect my changed attitude now.

Q. Producer Ryan Jeon participated. If there were any specific requests during the production process or memorable moments?

▷ Jang Hyun-soo: For this song, he often said that he wanted to see our fierce and crazy side more. He also gave us a lot of help not only in musical aspects but also in managing our mental state; every time he did so, it was a great source of strength, and I was grateful.

▷ Eun-hwi: Among the many conversations I had with PD Ryan Jeon, the most memorable thing he said was 'I want to show that the people who said you couldn't do it were wrong.' Hearing that made the direction for this comeback clearer. I now have a clear goal: 'The reason I want to work harder and improve now is because I want to show that the people who thought I couldn't do it were wrong.'

Q. If there are any memorable episodes or viewing points during the music video shoot?

▷ Cheon Jun-hyuk: On the first day of shooting the music video, we filmed the group dance scene for about 12 hours, and I remember it was physically very exhausting. On the second day, I shot a scene where I fell from a high place while attached to wires, which was really scary. For this music video, please watch our performance and more mature visuals as viewing points.

▷ Eun-hwi: The shooting of this music video was physically very exhausting. However, I felt an even stronger fierce spirit in the group dance scenes shot when my energy was completely drained. Although there was almost no strength left, the mindset to 'make it look cool somehow' was visible in the video. I think that fierce spirit is a viewing point.

Q. What advice or encouragement did you receive from So Sok-sa (CEO) Psy?

▷ Choi Tae-hoon: While preparing for this comeback, the CEO emphasized live performance the most. He said, 'Let's sing and dance as if we were dead on stage,' and hearing that made me approach it with the mindset of, 'Yes, what is there to be afraid of?'

▷ Jang Hyun-soo: When we thought we really had to do well and showed ourselves crazily to Yeon Seup-ha-go (CEO), he said, 'You're doing well, it's cool.' That one sentence was a great source of strength.

▷ Eun-hwi: We completely rewrote the rap making about twice, and when we finally sent the final version, the CEO really liked it. Since the power given in every single line of lyrics is sharp, he probably listened to it more favorably. After listening to this rap demo, he said, 'It's really good. It seems like the best rap you've done at our company.'

Q. What are your goals with 'Die Another Day'?

▷ Cheon Jun-hyuk: I want to properly show many people TNX's solid live performance skills, performance, and musicality.

▷ Eun-hwi: My goal is to show that the people who thought we couldn't do it were wrong. I want to show that TNX is a group worthy of being loved enough.

▷ Oh Sung-jun: Just like the title, my goal is for this to become 'not an end but another beginning.' While honestly expressing what TNX has gone through so far, I want to create another beginning through this activity.

Q. A word to the fans who have been waiting for this comeback?

▷ Choi Tae-hoon: Thank you very much for waiting for so long. We will show our passion and sincerity on stage.

▷ Jang Hyun-soo: Through this comeback, we will show a really great stage so that the time THX (fans' fandom name) waited for won't be in vain, so please look forward to it.

▷ Cheon Jun-hyuk: Thank you very much for always supporting, loving, and waiting for us. And thank you for being with us through all these moments until now.

▷ Eun-hwi: For this comeback, I thought we wanted to show THX many sides of us that they haven't seen before. Because I wanted to become an artist who has grown even more, I worked harder and practiced more. We will show you a surprisingly cool image.

▷ Oh Sung-jun: Thank you so much for waiting. As we prepared hard, we will definitely repay your expectations with a great stage.

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