From NO LABELS: PART 01 to his solo stages, Yeonjun fins a path toward global stardom as a performer.

TXT member Yeonjun is moving beyond the label of “K-pop’s leading dancer,” signaling a shift toward world‑class performer status. His solo debut album NO LABELS: PART 01, released on the 7th, hints at his potential to follow in BTS’s J-Hope’s footsteps as a world‑class performer. He showcased his evolving artistry with comeback stages on Music Bank on November 7 and Inkigayo on November 9, reinforcing his growing presence as a solo performer.

NO LABELS: PART 01 strips away descriptors and presents Yeonjun as he is, letting his own voice shine. The album embodies Yeonjun’s own persona, and he reportedly helped shape its performance concept and contributed to choreography. The title track, Talk to You, highlighted his explosive energy, while the dynamic stage design with multiple dancers and rapid transitions drew praise.

Yeonjun’s comeback performances have been described as transcending the “idol who dances well” stereotype. Rather than merely performing learned choreography, he appears to know what he wants to express on stage, and he reportedly participated in the album’s performance planning to refine its flow and choreography. He continues to demonstrate his prowess as both performer and creator, forging his own “Yeonjun core.” The 4th‑generation artist is now seen as continuing the world‑class performer lineage, with further stages anticipated.