[Exclusive]"10th anniversary" by MONSTA X. "There are ups and downs.."We're still hot" [an interview with]

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• AAA 202510 History of K-pop and Best Artist MONSTA X Interview

-Following the interview ①

Q. As a third-generation main boy group, I wondered what kind of thoughts and feelings I had when I looked at the growth and twists and turns of junior idols.

▶Minhyuk = Watching the juniors perform reminded me of my debut days. One thing I want to ask you is that ups and downs can happen to anyone at any time, but I really want you to learn to care for yourself first as an artist. That's how you can keep your team for a long time. Everyone is healthy like that, and I also want to work together as a senior and colleague in the same industry for a long time.

▶Kihyun = Thankfully, I recently had the opportunity to participate as a judge through an audition program, and although they were not idol juniors, I also knew their hardships and sympathized a lot. Rather than feeling impatient, I hope the juniors will do their best and continue their activities with respect to each other.

Q. It's been over the 10th anniversary, and I think each of us may have thoughts about doing solo activities.

▶Jooheon = We've been working as a solo artist or a unit, showing our individual musical colors. When my solo album came out recently, the members cheered me on a lot, so I was able to finish the promotion. As much as I received a lot of support, I also want to support the members hard when they perform solo, and I want to be a support that I can lean on at any time.

▶Kihyun = I think solo activities are, after all, going out for a while at a house called 'Monsta X'. When you come back from a lot of new experiences outside and get together, the energy comes together and the team stage becomes much richer. The bottom line of every activity is the growth of the team and myself.

▶Shownu = I thought it was cool and amazing when I watched I.M's world tour, and I also received a lot of positive stimulation. I think it's the pride of the team that our members have grown so well. As much as I'm working hard, if I have a chance, I'd like to greet you with good music and performances.

Q. What do you think is the charm of MONSTA X who is in their 30s.

▶Shownu = I think I'm definitely more relaxed than in my early 20s. I'm not saying I'm not nervous, but I think the charm is that I can make eye contact with MONBEBE on stage and breathe closer.

▶Hyungwon = He's in his 30s, but he's still the hottest on stage. I was really into the stage for the first 3 days of the world tour. I think our real charm is that our passion has deepened when it goes deeper than when we were in our 20s, but it hasn't cooled down.

Q. Have you ever imagined MONSTA X in 10 years.

▶Minhyuk = I've never imagined it in detail, but wouldn't I still be promoting with the members like I am now? Showing great performances in front of MONBEBE and having fun together. That's the ideal image we're drawing.

▶Shownu = Even if the appearance changes a little, I don't think the six of us are performing together will change. When we're together, we're the same as before and now. Even then, we want to keep the stage as MONSTA X, and we hope that the fans enjoy it the same way as we do now.

▶I.M = Last time, while talking about the 10th anniversary with the members, I imagined it until 10 years later. I think I'll continue to have fun promoting with the members. I think I'm convinced of that again in this world tour. I want to show you a lot of performances that we can enjoy together.

Q. What advice did you feel most touched and touched by when you worked as a team for 10 years.

▶ Jooheon = Actually, we tend to show it with actions rather than words. When I was preparing for my solo album, the members came to support me and sent me a coffee truck and a snack truck. Also, even after we started promoting, I felt so reassured by the attention and words that the music was good.

▶Kihyun = I agree with Jooheon's words. Rather than special advice, there are parts where we naturally respect and match because we know each other so well. When I feel that, I feel more deeply connected and encouraged. I think the biggest advice is trust and consideration that has been natural over 10 years.

▶I.M= I felt a bit of pressure as I wanted to do well in my first world tour performance before joining the army, but I think I was able to concentrate more on preparing for this performance because the members kept supporting and encouraging me while practicing. Also, I'll work harder until I get back, so I still remember that you told me to come back healthy. I feel reassured just by my existence.

Q. My relationship with my agency Starship has been over 10 years. What does it mean. Please freely express your honest feelings to the CEO or the company.

▶Shownu = We've been together for a long time, so we're like a family now that there's nothing we couldn't say. I would like to say thank you to all the staff who respect our colors and work hard out of sight.

▶Hyungwon = Looking back, 10 years have already passed. I think we were able to come this far because we've been matching each other a lot and listening to our stories a lot. I'd like to ask for your kind cooperation so that we can continue to have good music and activities.

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