My name is Desiree Lopez, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at San José State University majoring in Business Management Information Systems. I plan to pursue a master’s degree in the future if circumstances allow. My passion lies in cybersecurity, and I aim to use that knowledge to make technology safer for those around me. I want to help my loved ones understand how to protect themselves online. In a world where nearly everything we value is stored digitally, such as our identities, finances, and memories, cyber safety is more important than ever. I currently pay for my education through financial aid and the support of my parents. Even so, making ends meet is a challenge, and every bit of assistance helps me stay focused on my studies and my future. I actually became a MOA twice. The first time was during Tomorrow X Together’s debut, when their youthful energy and storytelling immediately caught my attention. But as the pandemic deepened and the world felt heavier, my interest in music faded. For a while, I didn’t realize how much joy I had lost. Then, in January 2023, my best friend and I decided to watch the premiere of “Sugar Rush Ride.” As the countdown ended and the video began, I felt something awaken in me, a spark of excitement I hadn’t felt in years. Laughing and fangirling reminded me of a piece of myself I had forgotten. TXT brought that joy back into my life when I didn’t even know how much I needed it. Before long, that spark carried us all the way to Los Angeles for the Sweet Mirage Tour, an unforgettable experience that felt like coming home. My bias is Beomgyu. There’s something deeply comforting about his energy and the way he fills the room with laughter while also showing sincerity and care. As a middle child, I see a lot of myself in him: someone who uses humor to bring others together but sometimes feels misunderstood for being “too much.” For years, I struggled with people telling me to tone down my personality, to be less loud or expressive. Watching Beomgyu be unapologetically himself has been healing, reminding me that being genuine is something to be proud of. His balance of playfulness and emotional depth inspires me to live more authentically. My favorite TXT song is “Deja Vu.” In today’s dating world, love often feels fleeting or transactional, but that song reminds me that deep, unconditional love still exists, even if only in song. The lyrics “약속해, 몇 번을 반복해도 나의 미래는 너야 빛의 베일에 신부처럼 반짝일 널 세게 안을 거야 마치 déjà vu” (“I promise, no matter how many times I repeat, my future is you; I’ll hold you tight, shining like a bride in a veil of light, like déjà vu”) resonate deeply with me. The way those words are sung makes my heart ache in the best way. It’s the kind of emotional honesty that makes TXT’s music so special. Every time I listen, I find hope in their sincerity, even during moments when I’ve felt uncertain about my future or my worth. While TXT hasn’t directly influenced my career path, they’ve shaped who I am and who I aspire to be. There have been nights when I’ve felt completely drained from classes and work, sitting at my desk with my laptop open and “TO DO” playing softly in the background. Hearing Beomgyu laugh or the members getting loud in a childish way gives me strength. It reminds me that even when I’m struggling, I’m not alone. They remind me to keep working hard, to approach every challenge with sincerity, and to treat others with kindness. TXT represents growth, vulnerability, and perseverance, and those are the same values I want to carry into my professional and personal life. At their concerts, I look around and see thousands of fans singing together in different languages, united by the same emotion. That feeling of connection and belonging is what I hope to bring into the world in my own way. Whether through cybersecurity, friendship, or simply kindness, I want to make people feel safe, seen, and understood. Just like TXT did for me.