THE STAR SEEKERS

***THE STAR SEEKERS*** (Korean: 별을 쫓는 소년들; RR: *Byeoleul Jjochneun Sonyeondeul*; lit. **Boys Chasing The Stars**; formerly known as **TXT Universe**, **+U** or **TU**) is a original story produced by HYBE starring TXT. The original story began with Questioning Film - What do you see? short films released between January 28, 2019 and February 1, 2019.

## Plot

"THE STAR SEEKERS" is a story about growth set in the fantasy genre. It is an original story in collaboration with TOMORROW X TOGETHER. The story is about boys who live as an idol group in a world where magic and reality coexist. Then, one day, they awaken and realize their magical abilities and face the secrets surrounding it. Fantasy elements such as imaginary creatures, magical performances will blend perfectly with the interesting stories of the entertainment world to provide a unique fun factor. Already in April of this year, based on "The Star Seekers" we unveiled the animation "The Doom's Night" and the pop-up book "The Tale of the Magic Island." We also plan to release webtoons and web novels at the same time to make it easier to understand and enjoy the story as a whole, which has so far been presented in short pieces, so please stay tuned. Please make sure to check out "The Star Seekers", which aspires to convey empathy and comfort to the young people living in this age devoid of hope, growing up, and worrying about their future.

## Characters and Cast

### Main

Soobin as SouleYeonjun as EugeneBeomgyu as VikenTaehyun as TahoHueningkai as Avys
### Supporting

#### Creatures

* Cat-like Creature
* Dragon

#### UVIC Entertaiment

* UVIC Entertaiment's CEO
* DK
* Director Kim

#### Avys's Family

* Avys's Mother
* Avys's Sister

#### Others

* Fortune Teller
* Ghost Girl
* Guy in the Room 17
* Jinyeong

## Appearances

### Locations

* Earth
	+ Seoul, South Korea
		- Cheongdam Station
		- Ttukseom Park Station
		- Magic Island
		- Ttukseom Island
		- UVIC Entertainment's Installations
			* Dance Study

### Events

* Attack on The Doom
* Sinkhole on Ttukseom Island
* Attack at Music Bank

### Items

* 20-Sided Dice
* Magic Book
* Glass Bread
* Tarot Cards
* Viken's Box and Key
* Eugene's Lance
* Eugene's Sword
* Soule's Bow and Quiver

### Sentient Species

* Humans
* Cat-like Creature
* Ghosts
* Elfs
* Wizard Owls
* Tree Spirits
* White Birds

### Creatures

* European Mantes
* Geckos
* Butterflies
* Caterpillars
* Parrots
* Dragonflies
* Dragons
* Chickens
* Dogs
* Ravens

### Organizations

* *HYBE TV*
	+ *HYBE News*
* UVIC Entertainment
	+ Star One

## Content

* Questioning Film - What do you see? (Short films; January 28, 2019—February 1, 2019)
* Photocard Ver.2 in The Dream Chapter: STAR (Photocards; March 4, 2019)
* Nap of a star (Music video; June 5, 2019)
* Photocard B in The Dream Chapter: MAGIC (Photocards; October 21, 2019)
* Magic Island (Music video; November 18, 2019)
* Photocard B in The Dream Chapter: ETERNITY (Photocards; May 18, 2020)
* TU Illust Card in The Dream Chapter: ETERNITY (Illust card; May 18, 2020)
* Eternally (Music video; June 28, 2020)
* The Doom’s Night (Animation; April 18, 2021)
* The Tale of the Magic Island (Pop-up book; June 8, 2021)
* Original Story Photocard in The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE (Photocards; May 31, 2021)
* Original Story Photocard in The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE (Photocards; August 17, 2021)
* Frost (Music video; October 27, 2021)
* THE STAR SEEKERS (Webtoon; January 16, 2022—present)
* THE STAR SEEKERS (Web novel; January 16, 2022—present)

## Discography

* "Nap of a star" - TXT (from The Dream Chapter: STAR) (2019)
* "Magic Island" - TXT (from The Dream Chapter: MAGIC) (2019)
* "Eternally" - TXT (from The Dream Chapter: ETERNITY) (2020)
* "Frost" - TXT (from The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE) (2021)

## Development

On November 27, 2018, it was reported that Big Hit Music had plans to debut a five-member boy group at the beginning of 2019, being the first group to debut in six years, since BTS' debut in 2013. The group would be composed by members with an average age of 17 and was reportedly have a different concept of their seniors.

On January 11, 2019, Big Hit Music revealed two teaser images of the first member Yeonjun, one of the images along with their original story logo: +U, which stands for TXT Universe. The next ten days, the members Soobin, Hueningkai, Taehyun and Beomgyu, were revealed also along with the same logo. Between January 28, 2019 to February 1, 2019, Questioning Film - What do you see? short films of the members were released about the original story.

On March 4, 2019, TXT released their debut mini album in which five original story photocards were part of the album inclusions. On June 5, 2019, "Nap of a star" music video was released.

October 21, 2019, TXT released their first studio album in which five original story photocards were part of the album inclusions. On November 18, 2019, "Magic Island" music video was released.

On May 18, 2020, TXT released their second mini album in which five original story photocards and a illust card were part of the album inclusions. On June 28, 2020, "Eternally" music video was released.

On April 18, 2021, at The Doom's Night Online Live Premiere, TXT announced that the group's new original story name would be THE STAR SEEKERS. That same day, TXT revealed a pop-up book of the story was to be released on June 8, 2021.

On May 31, 2021, TXT released their second studio album in which five original story photocards were part of the album inclusions. On August 17, 2021, they released their repackage album which also has five original story photocards. On October 27, 2021, "Frost" music video was released.

On November 4, 2021, at 2021 HYBE BRIEFING WITH THE COMMUNITY, Shwan Hwangbo announced a webtoon and a web novel about THE STAR SEEKERS to be released simultaneous on January 17, 2022.

## Videos

### Trailers

TXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Magic Island' Official Teaser - 범규 (BEOMGYU)TXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Magic Island' Official Teaser - 연준 (YEONJUN)TXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Magic Island' Official Teaser - 수빈 (SOOBIN)TXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Magic Island' Official Teaser - 휴닝카이 (HUENINGKAI)TXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Magic Island' Official Teaser - 태현 (TAEHYUN)끝날의 밤 (The Doom's Night) Official Trailer - TXT (투모로우바이투게더)The Star Seekers with TOMORROW X TOGETHERTHE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Official Teaser
### Music Videos

TXT (투모로우바이투게더) '별의 낮잠 (Nap of a star)' Official MVTXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Magic Island' Official MVTXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Eternally' Official MVTXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Frost' Official MV
### Short Films

TXT (투모로우바이투게더) ‘Questioning Film - What do you see?’ - 수빈 (SOOBIN)TXT (투모로우바이투게더) ‘Questioning Film - What do you see?’ - 휴닝카이 (HUENINGKAI)TXT (투모로우바이투게더) ‘Questioning Film - What do you see?’ - 범규 (BEOMGYU)TXT (투모로우바이투게더) ‘Questioning Film - What do you see?’ - 연준 (YEONJUN)TXT (투모로우바이투게더) ‘Questioning Film - What do you see?’ - 태현 (TAEHYUN)
### Official Story Films

THE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Official Story Film (Full ver.)THE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Official Story Film (Short ver.)
### Animations

끝날의 밤 (The Doom’s Night) Official Animation - TXT (투모로우바이투게더)
### Interviews

THE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Interview (Story ver.)THE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Interview (Character ver.)
### Making Films

THE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Making Film 1THE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Making Film 2 - HUENINGKAITHE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Making Film 2 - TAEHYUNTHE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Making Film 2 - BEOMGYUTHE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Making Film 2 - YEONJUNTHE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Making Film 2 - SOOBINTHE STAR SEEKERS with TXT (투모로우바이투게더) - Making Film 2
## References

1. ↑ 2021 HYBE BRIEFING WITH THE COMMUNITY (9:28)
2. ↑ Soompi: Big Hit Entertainment To Debut A New Boy Group Next Year
3. ↑ Soompi: Reported Details About Big Hit’s New Boy Group Revealed
4. ↑ Soompi: Big Hit’s New Boy Group TXT Is Coming: Here's An Introduction To First Member Yeonjun
5. ↑ Soompi: Big Hit’s New Boy Group TXT Introduces 2nd Member Soobin
6. ↑ Soompi: The Next Member of TXT's Lineup Has Been Revealed!
7. ↑ Big Hit's Upcoming Boy Group TXT Introduces 4th Member Taehyun
8. ↑ Big Hit’s New Boy Group TXT Reveals Fifth Member Beomgyu
9. ↑ 끝날의 밤 (The Doom's Night) Online Live Premiere - TXT (투모로우바이투게더) (46:07)
10. ↑ 끝날의 밤 (The Doom's Night) Online Live Premiere - TXT (투모로우바이투게더) (40:14)
11. ↑ 2021 HYBE BRIEFING WITH THE COMMUNITY (9:17)

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