TNX "New Song 'Die Another Day', Confesses Difficult Times Over 4 Years = Signifies 'A New Beginning'" [Interview ①]

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"Nietzsche, who said God is dead, is dead

Born naked and will die naked again

I don't have the courage to hang myself

But jumping down makes my knees ache, so I live

Just Do it for fun

Like a knight before the Yodang River

Even in front of King Yeomra, unflinching That's me"

"I could try try try to change my fate

I could die die die another day"

This is a feast of sharp, intense lyrics rarely found in idol songs. Group TNX (TNX, Choi Tae-hoon, Jang Hyun-soo, Cheon Jun-hyeok, Eun Hwi, Oh Sung-jun) has launched a counterattack with full "killer instinct." Debuting in 2022 and now four years old, TNX openly confesses the pain and anguish felt during their long activities through this new song, vowing to grow more mature.

TNX made their comeback on the afternoon of the 27th with their third digital single 'Die Another Day'. This comeback comes about seven months after their January single 'CALL ME BACK' was released. Previously known for refreshing and upbeat sounds, TNX aims to showcase a surprising strength this time.

The new song 'Die Another Day' features member Eun Hwi in both lyrics and composition, strengthening its autobiographical tone. Eun Hwi also grew significantly by competing on Mnet's 'Show Me The Money 12' earlier this year. Producer Ryan Jeon handled the composition, further enhancing the track's quality. Though this heartbreaking song seems to speak of an "end," it actually represents a preparatory stage for a "new beginning" and serves as a chapter closure.

StarNews sat down with TNX to discuss their new song 'Die Another Day'.

-With the release of your third digital single 'Die Another Day' on the 27th approaching, what are your feelings?

▶Choi Tae-hoon: We prepared very hard, so we want to make our comeback soon and show you our music and stage.

▶Oh Sung-jun: I feel very confident right now. I'm so practiced that I could dance immediately even while sleeping.

-Please introduce the new song 'Die Another Day'. What inspired this track?

▶Eun Hwi: We are making our comeback with a single this time. While we have previously made music based on rock sounds, this time we used more stimulating sounds. It is alternative emo pop featuring powerful guitar riffs and drum beats. The lyrics reflect the situations we experienced and the difficult times we went through. Through this comeback, we declare that we will face challenges again.

-You participated in both writing and composing this song. How did the collaboration with former PD Ryan go?

▶Eun Hwi: This song began when former PD Ryan first played it for me. The intro immediately stuck in my ears, and even the production team was amazed. The PD clearly had deep affection for the track. After receiving the demo and working on rap arrangements to finalize it, there were many twists and turns along the way. I rewrote the lyrics three times. About 50% of the demo was in English, so there was a process of rewriting it entirely in Korean. Former PD Ryan explained what emotions should be conveyed through this song, describing them as chaotic feelings like those during adolescence. He encouraged us not to hide the trials and negative emotions we experienced but to reveal them without reservation. There were concerns rather than burdens. I tried to walk a fine line while writing. I worried that fans might find it hurtful if they saw it. However, I want to present it well on stage. By opening our behind-the-scenes moments, I wanted to convey a positive image rather than negativity.

▶Choi Tae-hoon: Actually, releasing it felt refreshing. Since this song shows our will, letting it all out at once gave me the feeling of starting anew.

▶Oh Sung-jun: It's not just about "ending"; after the end comes a "beginning." After showing the dark side, we aim to display new momentum.

-'Die Another Day' appears to be TNX's most philosophical and deep song among those they have released. It seems to contain autobiographical stories along with the anguish of youth. What stories did each member want to include?

▶Eun Hwi: CEO Psy was clear about what he wanted to show in this song. He called me and shared examples of the members' difficult experiences, asking me to write intuitive situations. I wanted each part to reflect their own stories.

-To be continued in Interview ②

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