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TXT’s Eighth EP Hits 1.53 Million Sales in Two Days and Debuts Strong on Global Charts

The member-led release signals a shift to candid reflection tied to their recent contract renewals.

Overview

  • TXT released “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns” on Monday alongside a Seoul media showcase and the “Stick With You” music video.
  • Hanteo Chart, a leading K-pop sales tracker, counted 1,532,853 copies sold within two days, while the song led iTunes Top Songs in at least 17 regions and the album topped iTunes Top Albums in at least 15.
  • The group’s showcase drew about 3,000 in-person attendees and a livestream audience spanning 188 countries and regions on Weverse and YouTube.
  • “Stick With You” features actor Jeon Jong-seo in a narrative that tackles anxiety and emotional conflict, reflecting the EP’s “thorns” motif of inner unease.
  • Members said the record captures feelings around last year’s swift, unanimous contract renewals that took under an hour to decide, with more promotions ahead including a KCON LA set on August 16.