Hello, my name is Gianna Shaw and I am a full-time college student at West Chester University majoring in Marketing, hoping to wrap up my college career studying abroad in South Korea. 1. I found Tomorrow x Together (TXT) through friends. In 2021, all of my friends liked K-pop so I became interested as well. I have heard of TXT because they are under the same label as BTS, and I watched a few Buzzfeed videos to get to know the members. I liked them because they kept making me laugh, and I liked their song "Blue Hour". Ever since, I have loved them uncondintionally. 2. One of the most important characteristics of being a MOA is the reliability they have with each other. I have met hundreds of MOAs and formed outstanding friendships with MOAs, creating memories that I will never forget. We always have each others backs. 3. My TXT bias is Beomgyu. I chose Beomgyu, because when I first stumbled upon the Buzzfeed video, he made me laugh the most. I also liked his hair. Now, I can relate to him in various ways, and he makes me feel at home. 4. My ult bias is Beomgyu. He has been a great part of my youth since I was 16, as I am now 21. He inspires me in several ways, and has helped me with countless insecurities I've struggled with in the past. 5. My favorite TXT song would have to be No Rules. No Rules gives me the best memories from seeing them live, and it always gets me up and ready to go when I need strength. The fan chant at the end of the song is always so much fun to shout with my MOA friends. 6. I have had a chance to see TXT live in concert. I recently saw them at MOACON in Japan, which was my 10th time seeing them live. A TXT concert is my favorite place to be. I have worked very hard, saved, and have gone the extra mile to see them live. I helped manage the line for the Newark show for ACT: Tomorrow in an organized and orderly fashion, and that has given me some incredible memories that I will never forget. 7. My favorite album concept is the Awake version in the Together album. The blue hues perfectly curate TXT's aesthetic, and the outfits are astounding to look at. It's so simple with not too many props, but also so unique, and it brings me back to the amazing memories from ACT: Tomorrow. 8. I am heavily reliant on FAFSA grants to pay for school, as well as state grants, and scholarships. 9. This scholarship will help me greatly, as I am a financially independent 21-year-old with no legal guardians after losing my father to suicide and having an unreliable and sick mother. It's already a struggle to make ends meet as a full-time college student, and a part-time retail employee, along with car bills. I am also having issues renewing my health insurance, so if all goes well from FAFSA and my state grant, I could definitely use the help to pay to take care of my wellness. 10. TXT has influenced me to continue to keep working hard no matter what life throws at me. Becoming completely independent at 19 was definitely something I never expected to encounter. In my darkest days, I knew that TXT's music was always there for me to lean on when I needed it the most. My best friends I met through TXT are also just a call, text, drive, or flight away if I also need them. TXT inspires me to keep working hard to do what I love. 11. As a marketing major, I aspire to become a marketing manager. I would love to correlate K-pop, and hopefully TXT into my future career, marketing for their products. As a super fan, I know K-pop groups audiences. This can drive up sales, and I can give back what K-pop has given me throughout my youth. I have always loved to help others, and I can use my creative thinking skills to pursue proper marketing skills.

My name is Gianna Shaw, and I am a twenty-year-old college student entering my sophomore year. I would describe myself as kind, positive, and deeply connected to nature. I aspire to earn my bachelor’s degree in marketing at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and hope to inspire others by sharing my story. My desire to be a safe space for my loved ones and to support others through their struggles drives me forward. A great source of that inspiration has been Tomorrow X Together (TXT), a K-pop group that has significantly shaped my life. Initially introduced to K-pop through BTS, I was curious about other groups, and when I watched TXT’s interviews, I was instantly drawn to their humor and sincerity. Beomgyu quickly became my favorite member, and their music gave me comfort and motivation. TXT’s central message—the trials of youth and the journey into adulthood—encouraged me to step out of my shell. Because of them, I began reaching out to new people, building friendships, and even getting my first job. Their music helped me navigate heartbreak and loneliness, reminding me that no matter who comes and goes in my life, TXT would always be there. After graduating high school in 2023, my life changed drastically. My mother and stepfather divorced, and my brother chose to move with her to Pennsylvania while I stayed in Florida with my stepfather to pursue college. Suddenly, I was separated from my twin for the first time, and I quickly became overwhelmed. My stepfather worked twelve-hour days, and I spent my mornings in college classes and nights at work. We only shared dinner once a week, and I felt increasingly lonely. I began handling groceries and cooking while my mental health deteriorated. Eventually, depression and anxiety left me unable to work or attend class. I isolated myself, unable to leave my house without panic attacks. When TXT announced their 2024 tour Act: Promise, it gave me a reason to push myself again. I battled my anxieties and attended their concerts, though I remember little because of my dissociation. Shortly after, I visited family in Pennsylvania, hoping for healing. But in June 2024, tragedy struck. My mother relapsed and overdosed, and just days later, my stepfather’s close colleague died by suicide. Five days after that, my stepfather also took his own life. Losing him shattered me—he had been my father figure for ten years, and I had lived with him up until that moment. In the midst of grief, I cut ties with my mother due to her addiction and moved in with my grandparents. Despite the darkness, TXT remained my anchor. I filled my space with their posters, plushies, and music. They gave me comfort when I could not leave the house for months. On July 2, 2024, TXT released We’ll Never Change. The timing felt like fate. That song reached me when I was at my lowest, reminding me I was not alone. It healed me in ways I cannot fully describe. My favorite TXT memory was attending Act: Sweet Mirage in May 2023 in Duluth, Georgia. It was my first time with floor tickets and VIP access, and the experience was magical. Just days after graduating high school, I was filled with joy as I stood only five rows from the stage, surrounded by fellow fans who shared my love for TXT. That night remains one of my most cherished memories. Today, I am proud of my progress. I have returned to work, this time at Target, motivated by the thought of funding future TXT tours and albums. I will be seeing them again this year during Act: Tomorrow in Newark and Dallas, something I look forward to immensely. My education will be supported through scholarships, grants, and private loans, as I am financially independent. TXT has also inspired my career goals. Though I am not musically talented, their marketing captivated me. The way I became a loyal fan—and how much joy I find in supporting them—sparked my passion to work in music marketing. One day, I hope to work with artists like TXT, helping share their art while thanking them for the role they have played in my life.