TXT’s “0X1=LOVESONG” may be inspired by Yeonjun and Beomgyu fanfiction: Report

There is an interesting piece of news that surfaced through a surprise internal report at HYBE, published alongside an audit recently: some inside information about probably one of TXT's most beloved songs so far: "0X1=LOVESONG". Fans have been speculating for long that the song is inspired from a very famous fan-fiction with characters Yeonjun and Beomgyu. Fan theories regarding possible inspirations for the song have abounded in thematic similarities with a story titled 'Mad Summer', written for years-and this report might add water to that mill.

Originally published by the author Kyrie on PostType, 'Mad Summer' is an instant hit with readers who fall in love with the characters. Even the fanfiction was published as an official book, but the character names were changed to avoid any direct reference to the TXT members. For old fans, though, Kyrie posts the original story on PostType for a limited time every year.


The speculation surrounding "0X1=LOVESONG" began to gain steam after 'Mad Summer' gained new life in popularity in 2023, after a few years since its release. Fans were quick to point out the outstanding thematic similarities between the story and the song, from deep emotional depth to specific lyric and visual elements. The social media went crazy by posting theories on how maybe this popular story had affected the hit of TXT.

Even though not explicitly confirming the tie, HYBE did comment on the fact that 'Mad Summer' was in reality a well-known TXT fanfic by staff seemingly to know about its existence and subject. Official comments from both sides of HYBE and TXT have not been heard regarding their stand on the real inspiration behind the song that leads fans to more question-mark expressions than any concrete replies over the course of debate across social media networks.

Whether serendipity or secret nod, the parallels between 'Mad Summer' and "0X1=LOVESONG" makes clear that fan imagination has the power to dramatically reshape the music and theologies of pop stars and through such alter the relationships between celebrities and their fans in previously unimaginable ways.