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MONSTA X's shining fan love, "Working while thinking about what Monbebe will like"


 The group MONSTA X is returning with the ninth mini album 'One Of A Kind'.

Monsta X releases a mini-album 'One Of A Kind' through various online music sites at 6 pm on the 1st and begins active activities.

This 'One Of A Kind' includes 'GAMBLER', where Jooheon participated in producing the title song for the first time since his debut, 'Heaven', 'Addicted', 'Secrets', ' It boasts a substantial composition with a total of 7 tracks including the Korean version of 'BEBE', 'Rotate', and 'Livin' It Up'.

MONSTA X, which has demonstrated the ability to write, compose, and produce for each member of each album, also showed their own capabilities in 'One Of A Kind. In addition to the title, Jooheon participated in all songs including 'Heaven', and Hyungwon participated in writing lyrics for his self-composed songs 'Secrets' and 'BEBE'. plan.

MONSTA X, who is about to promote with 'One Of A Kind' with a unique team color added to their unrivaled moves, delivered a story about this album directly.

Q. This is your comeback after 7 months since your 3rd regular album 'Fatal Love'. How do you feel about the comeback?

Minhyuk: I really want to tell our Monsta X members that you had a hard time. We want to receive good evaluations as much as we prepared hard, and we are the people who have the most strength in the support of our fans. Please watch this activity with support.

Kihyun: I can't believe it's already the ninth mini album. Every time we prepare an album, we do our best to show as many different sides as possible, and we tried to capture a slightly different image with 'One Of A Kind'. I want the fans to feel that way too.

Hyungwon: I want to show you the more sticky teamwork of MONSTA X. As we have been supporting each other for 6 years, it is our biggest wish to finish this activity in a healthy way without hurting anyone.

Jooheon: For the first time, the song I made was selected as the title, and it's a different feeling because I'm working with that song again. I hope it will be an album that can repay the love that fans always send.

I.M: It is said to be a 7-month hiatus, but we have also greeted each other through individual activities in our respective fields. I was the first to do solo activities with 'DUALITY', which was announced in February of this year, but I often missed the members because I had to do everything myself. Now that I am working as a member of MONSTA X, I am both excited and excited.

Q. Could you explain about this mini-album 'One Of A Kind'?

Minhyuk: During the live broadcast of the last 6th anniversary V LIVE, fans were curious about it, so I once said that it was a “high-class album”. I was curious to see how everyone who listened to this album would react when 'One Of A Kind' was released, so I guess I waited more eagerly for it to be released than any other time. As such, I have confidence in this comeback, and I think it is an album that does not fall for music or performance.

Jooheon: This album is like a result that can show Monsta X’s 100% purity. Like the aspirations felt in the album name 'One Of A Kind', we expressed our own colorful styles for each track, and it seems that we paid a lot of attention to the visual part to be shown on the stage. The 'GAMBLER' concept was also very nicely digested by the members. Since it's a song I made, I'm more attached to it, but besides music, there are many other things that serve as points. I wonder if it would be fun to find one by one.

I.M: It contains songs written by Hyungwon and Jooheon, including me. I am working hard to include the songs that the members have worked on for each album. True to the name of MONSTA X, we think that we should make music that is not shameful, so we grind our teeth more to capture our own colors when we work. 'One Of A Kind' contains only the music that was born that way. It would be nice if you could expect our musical growth as well.

Q. Jooheon took part in the title track producer for the first time since his debut. I am curious about your impressions and what your work was like.

Jooheon: 'GAMBLER' is a song about the feeling of a strong attraction to each other and to each other's eyes and want to bet on everything. My narration, “If you don't know, now you know” that flows at the beginning of this song can be seen as the key keyword. I've been working on a lot of music many times, but this time I was thinking about making a song that could clearly show a group called 'Monsta X', so I went into detail to create deeper music. I'm very grateful that the members liked me so much that it didn't matter what I was worried about.

Kihyun: It's a living witness who watched Jooheon's hard work while working on 'GAMBLER'. It seems that it was born as a perfect song so that the sum of each member is well harmonized while making use of the voices of each member. That's why I think the fans will like it.

Q. Hyungwon participated in the lyrics of 'Secrets' and 'BEBE', and I.M uploaded his own song as 'Rotate'. Also, Jooheon and I.M posted credits to all of the albums, but I am curious about where they focused on the work and what message they put in the participating songs.

Hyungwon: Just being able to record my song on the MONSTA X album makes me feel very proud. The second self-composed song was released as 'Secrets', but it has a different atmosphere from 'Nobody Else', which was included in the regular 3rd album 'Fatal Love'. It contains the strange feelings of a secret that everyone has and the ultimate feelings of a person who wants to know such secrets. I also participated in the lyrics for the fan song 'BEBE' for Monbebe, and that's what I want to say to the fans. The lyrics express my commitment to the fans that I have kept for 6 years.

Jooheon: In addition to the title 'GAMBLER', I would like to introduce a song called 'Heaven'. It's a cool drive song that's good to listen to on a hot day When you listen to it, I think that Bossa Nova's unique rhythm and melody will make you feel better. If you put a lot of intense charm into the title, 'Heaven' has the opposite feeling and I did it without burdening anyone who listens to it, so it's a song that will suit you well if you listen to it while driving or traveling.

I.M: I made a track called 'Rotate' with Monsta X's track, but it's also a song with a lot of my own colors. Nevertheless, it seems that good work was born because the members did a very good job of digesting it. If you interpret the meaning of the word as it is, it means 'rotation', and I solved the feeling of the word with music. I hope you listen a lot.

Q. What kind of music video did the title 'GAMBLER' music video be made of?

Minhyuk: The set of this music video is really impressive. In addition to the performance part that unfolds across multiple locations, I am satisfied that the detailed storytelling, such as a movie, seems to have been completed to stand out more. I've been creating the tension at the moment of betting, but I think that if you start once, you won't be able to take your eyes off the music video until the end.

Kihyun: In our last 'Love Killa' music video, we took on the role of a killer with a villain character in the movie as a motif. This time, I transformed into six fascinating 'GAMBLER'. As well as the atmosphere, I tried to express the unique relaxation and charisma that gamblers give. In order to show a variety of looks as much as possible, I also tried different styles of styling, so I think it would be good to view this as a single point.

Q. Like the title of 'A craftsman who believes in listening and seeing' (a craftsman who believes, hears, and sees), he is receiving a lot of love for his performances on stage. Is there any point choreography for this title song?

Hyungwon: The choreography of 'GAMBLER' is cool overall, and I think you can feel the chic charisma. Before entering the chorus, there is a part where we sing 'Zero zero lucky bang', and one of the places where we filmed the music video was an auction house. It is a choreography that captures the feeling of holding a number tag and making a deal with us.

Jooheon: This is the point of our choreography, with Hyungwon as the leader. I will try to complete the given mission by setting a target in one place and approaching it carefully! To show this feeling, I set up a concept, but I think the sum of MONSTA X stands out. I would like you to pay attention to it when you are on stage.

I.M: As one of my parts, I tried to choreograph how we disguised ourselves as 'gamblers' and got what we wanted and exited in a cool way. It seems to be a point that accurately tells that MONSTA X has transformed into a 'gambler', so I think it came out very nicely.

Q. During the hiatus, each member's solo activities were impressive. Minhyuk is now Naver NOW. He has been active in various entertainment programs such as the host of 'The Boyfriend Show', Seezn's 'Back to the Idol', and SBS 'Inkigayo' MC. How do you feel about this?

Minhyuk: I'm very happy to be with programs that show off a variety of personalities, and I'm working happily. Through 'Inkigayo' and 'Back to the Idol', I met a lot of people and learned parts that I couldn't learn when I was active at MONSTA X while working with good people. I think it's nice to be able to show the candid side of a person called 'Lee Min-hyuk'. As I listen to the stories of the fans and give advice in various ways, I feel that I need to think more seriously and answer them. These are meaningful activities that have enabled Lee Min-hyuk to grow further.

Q. Jooheon also participated in NS Yoon-G's remake song 'If You Love Me' as a feature recently. How was it when you were working?

Jooheon: It was a great honor to be able to be part of 'If You Love Me', which was so loved at the time. I liked the original song so I thought it shouldn't be someone. So, I tried to preserve the original song, but not to miss my own style. As much as I enjoyed recording, it feels good to have good voice chemistry with my seniors.

Q. Even though there was no special promotion for I.M's first solo album 'DUALITY', immediately after its release, I.M achieved extraordinary results, from No. 1 on iTunes Worldwide Album Chart, No. . Did you expect this grade or what do you think?

I.M: I didn't expect it at all. I worked on each track for a very long time, and since it was my first solo since my debut, it was a lot of mental burdens. It's the opposite of MONSTA X's music, and since I think it's evaluated as 'I.M' rather than a group, I couldn't even imagine what kind of comments would come out. I decided to focus on the fact that I did the music I wanted to do without being greedy for grades, but I am glad that my sincerity, which I wanted to be honest with as much as music, worked with the listeners.

Q. Shownu was diagnosed with retinal detachment in his left eye and was unable to participate in this activity. I'm curious about the current situation.

Jooheon: We started preparing the album this time, so the arrangement was already over. Fortunately, Shownu finished the filming without any problems, but he was very disappointed because he couldn't work together. Still, he said that he improved a lot at the hospital, so we did V LIVE together for the 6th anniversary of our debut, and now we are taking a break and monitoring and supporting us.

Q. Although it was a vacant period before the domestic comeback, overseas reactions are hot day after day. The 3rd full-length album 'Flavors of love' released in Japan achieved very good results locally, and before the comeback, 6 songs were ranked at the top of the US Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart. How do you feel about this?

Minhyuk: One more thing to thank for Monbebe has increased. These were unexpected results, so I didn't realize it when I heard the news. Even for the Monbebes who made these results, I decided to show an activity comparable to that.

Kihyun: In the case of Billboard, what was more surprising was that the songs on the chart had been released for quite some time. Before the comeback, I was so moved when I heard that it was a promotion and event held by the fans. I also wonder if we can accept such a huge event. I sincerely thank the fans.

Jooheon: I think it was a lot of strength because it was about to come back. My heart warmed because I knew it was the result of our effort. We are the driving force that enables Monbebe's support to be active. If you steadfastly support this activity by your side, we will continue the activity with full enthusiasm.

Q. Not long ago, you celebrated your 6th debut anniversary. At this point in the 6th anniversary, what do you think and how do you want to meet your fans in the future?

Kihyun: I think a lot about whether I would have been able to come this far and this time if it wasn't for the members these days. If it's short, it's short, if it's long, it's not enough to simply express gratitude to the members and fans who have been with us for the past six years. In the future, I want to become a group that is not ashamed of Monbebe in any direction.

Minhyuk: The group called MONSTA X, which has been running non-stop for the past 6 years, was possible because the fans were together. We always say “Monbebe, I love you” when we say our feelings wherever we go, and that is another message from us that we are thinking of Monbebe everywhere. I wish it was natural to say that we always love each other.

Hyungwon: It's awkward to say that it's 7 years now. I think it's already been 7 years, but I thought that there were so many things that had happened before I came here. I want to be with the fans in the countless memories I will build in the future. Please look forward to Monsta X, who will continue to grow.

Q. What are the reviews and goals you want to achieve this year with 'One Of A Kind'?

Kihyun: Completed MONSTA X. I want to hear the word 'completed group' in music, performance, or in any part. I have been on the stage with numerous concepts so far, but I think you can feel the freshness of the appearance that will be shown as 'GAMBLER' unlike the existing MONSTA X. Another goal is to finish the 'One Of A Kind' activity safely and consistently create a place where you can meet fans this year if conditions permit.

Jooheon: I don't want to hear the word MONSTA X being the same every time. In order not to listen to such words, the members are also challenging things they haven't tried, and are trying a lot with music. 'One Of A Kind' is an album containing our message. I want to become a group that best suits the modifier of 'believable artisan' (a performance that you can trust, hear and see) and at the same time be a group that is not boring in many ways.

I.M: I want to prove that the group MONSTA X has no limits with 'One Of A Kind'. Rather than a group that can only be expressed in a certain color, you can digest many colors in your own style, and I think it's really difficult to become a group that suits you. And I want to do that difficult thing with the members. As the members always say, including being active, the most important goal is to finish healthy in 2021 without anyone getting sick.

Q. Lastly, is there anything you would like to say to your fans?

Minhyuk: As much as you have been waiting, I will greet you with the coolest appearance on stage. We prepared a lot for this album, so please look forward to it a lot, and the performance is also very powerful, so you can see what Monbebe will like in front of you. Thank you for always supporting us at the same place. Let’s do this activity together. Love it.

Kihyun: I am most regretful that I cannot show the stage myself because the Corona 19 incident has not yet eased. Because there are few opportunities to meet, we plan to try our best to communicate on V LIVE and in various ways. Trust me and wait.

Hyungwon: I'm going to try to make this promotion so that Monbebes can laugh a little and be happy while looking at us. We are always gaining the strength to be active with the support and love from Monbebe, so if Monbebe can also heal with Monsta X, I don't think I would like anything more.

Jooheon: Since I'm working with my first title under my name, I think this activity might have a special meaning for me and Monbebe. It is thanks to the presence of Monbebe in the scaffolding that I was able to grow up to this point. We worked while thinking of what Monbebe would like, so I hope you like it.

I.M: Monbebe, thank you for always being by your side. I don't know if it will repay the undeserved love, but it's an album that I carefully prepared. I will work hard so that I can deliver energy by my side. Thank you for this activity as well.


Watch the below MONSTA X 'GAMBLER' MV




















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