"The feedback on the new song wasn't very good"...Shownu and Hyungwon, MONSTA X members' unvarnished evaluations [Interview ②]

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The MONSTA X (MONSTA X) unit Shownu X Hyungwon has revealed the members' unvarnished evaluations of their new song.

Shownu X Hyungwon recently held a roundtable interview at the Starship Entertainment headquarters in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the release of their second mini-album 'LOVE ME'.

When asked about the MONSTA X members' reactions to the new album's title track, Shownu coolly replied, "The feedback wasn't very good," bringing laughter to the scene. He added, "It seems the members generally prefer songs without strong hooks. In fact, the feedback on the self-composed song by Hyungwon was better."

In contrast, Hyungwon proudly described the members' steady support, which seemed casual on the surface. Hyungwon said, "The members as a whole don't express their feelings too openly. They may not say it out loud, 'You'll do well on your own, I believe in you,' but they showed their solid support through actions, such as visiting the music video filming set to cheer us on or sending coffee trucks." He expressed his gratitude. He particularly emphasized, "The members who saw the song and choreography said, 'It's exactly like Shownu X Hyungwon.' That meant we put on the best and most stylish stage we could, and those words gave us great strength."

Despite the members' cool evaluations, the two were clear in their confidence in the title track.

Shownu explained, "We had a clear feeling about the title track. We even considered, 'Should we try a different direction with Hyungwon's song?' but since the beat was good and the song was exciting, we decided after consulting with the company." Hyungwon also showed confidence, saying, "It's a beat and melody that allows us to showcase our performance skills well. For a unit, harmony is important, and this song fits perfectly in terms of part distribution."

The two also boast a special narrative within MONSTA X. Regarding their relationship, Shownu said, "It seems we are growing older without becoming tacky. As time passes, we become closer and gradually more like friends. When working on projects, the positive aspects far outweigh the difficulties. Our two keywords are 'naturalness'."

Hyungwon also revealed deep affection, saying, "If I were to have a lifelong friend, it would probably be Shownu. I think we'll be friends who can sit together and have a beer even when we're white-haired old men." He further stated his long-term goal as an artist: "Currently, our music is strong in performance and limited to love stories, but as time goes on, we want to create more diverse stories, such as our friendship, into chapters."

Are there any jealous feelings from other members toward the two who are fully immersed in unit activities? When Hyungwon joked, "Everyone seems to have no interest in it," Shownu replied, "Although Hyungwon spends the most private time with me, there is a member I talk to the most during schedules. I talk a lot about music with Jooheon, and when I ride in the same car with Minhyuk, we chat until our voices get hoarse," hinting at the still-strong and cheerful vibe of MONSTA X.

Shownu X Hyungwon's second mini-album 'LOVE ME' will be released at 6 p.m. on the 21st via various online music sites.

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