"'Make this song the title track,' they poured in their interference"... Gihyun chooses his path amidst the confusion [Interview ②]

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MONSTA X member Gihyun revealed the process of selecting the title track 'So Good' for his new album.

Recently, Gihyun held a roundtable interview at Starship Entertainment's office in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the release of his second mini-album 'BORDERLINE'.

On that day, when asked if there were voices forcing him toward a specific answer during the album production, Gihyun replied, "There were many. Far too many." He shared the situation at the time, saying, "From comments like 'This song is good. Let's make it the title track' to suggestions such as 'I think we should go with a certain color this time,' I received so much input that I ended up feeling more confused than ever."

However, the final decision ultimately fell to Gihyun. He stated, "I've always had a feeling that things which don't sit well with me and cause discomfort will eventually become mine someday. I didn't expect this sentiment to reflect in my music as well." He added, "This song became the title track. In the end, it turned out according to my taste." His tendency to dislike anything that feels off or uneasy when deciding whether to buy something or do something has also influenced this decision.

The most difficult choice during the album production process was selecting the title track. Gihyun said, "Choosing a title track was extremely hard and challenging." He explained, "As I thought more about it, the deadline for finalizing the title kept getting pushed back. After thinking for too long, I decided on 'So Good' just one day before the deadline." He continued, "I think that moment when I had to make a decision because someone told me to finalize it was probably the hardest time. Since I bear the responsibility of choosing 'So Good' as the title track, I must carry the weight of that choice."

What kept Gihyun in doubt until the very end were four highly distinctive title track candidates. He revealed that when considering the title track, he pondered many factors including seasonal vibes, song length, and the feeling of a song that should be released at this particular timing.

Gihyun explained, "The primary reason I chose 'So Good' was because it sounded better than the other tracks. However, each of the other songs had its own strong merits, so I worried most about which song would be right to release at this moment." He added, "Compared to the other songs, 'So Good,' which felt like a fresh start by stripping away excess elements initially, stood out as refreshing. I thought it might lean slightly toward autumn in terms of seasonal feel, but its explosive energy could give listeners a refreshing sensation."

He further emphasized his confidence in selecting the album's title track by stating, "Only 'So Good' could align with all these considerations."

'BORDERLINE' will be released at 6 p.m. on the 7th through various online music platforms.

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