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

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

Recently, Kihyun 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'.

When asked if there were voices forcing a specific answer during the album production, Kihyun replied, "There were many. Far too many." He shared that he received so much advice, ranging from "This song is good. Let's make it the title track" to "I think we should go with this color this time," which left him feeling increasingly confused.

However, the final decision ultimately fell to Kihyun. He stated, "I've always felt that things that don't sit well in my heart and cause friction will eventually become mine someday. I didn't expect this feeling to apply to songs 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 uncomfortable when deciding whether to buy something or do something in his daily life also influenced this decision.

The most difficult choice during the album production was selecting the title track. Kihyun said, "Choosing a title track was extremely hard and challenging." He explained, "As I thought more about it, the deadline for deciding the title kept getting pushed back. Because I spent so much time thinking, I finally decided on 'So Good' just one day before the deadline." He continued, "I think that moment when I had to make a decision was probably the hardest. Since I have to take responsibility for choosing 'So Good' as the title track, I feel the weight of that choice."

What kept Kihyun 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 a song should convey at this particular timing.

Kihyun explained, "The first reason I chose 'So Good' was because it was better than the other songs. However, the other tracks also had their own strong merits, so I worried most about which song to release at this timing." He added, "Compared to the other songs, 'So Good,' which starts by stripping things away rather than adding them, sounded fresh. I initially thought it might have a slightly autumnal vibe, but its explosive energy could give listeners a refreshing feeling."

He further emphasized his confidence in selecting 'So Good' as the album's title track, stating, "Only 'So Good' could capture all these elements."

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

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