"MONSTA X's Kihyun's 'BORDERLINE,' a Sincere Work"...Foreign Media Praise Continues

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MONSTA X member Kihyun has turned on the green light for his solo activities.

On the 7th, the U.S. business magazine Forbes focused on Kihyun's second mini-album 'BORDERLINE,' highly evaluating his deepened musical growth and capabilities as a solo artist.

Forbes introduced 'BORDERLINE' as "a sincere work that captures his current self beyond youth, based on 10 years since debut." The magazine further highlighted the album's significance, noting it portrays a journey of seeking one's own uniqueness rather than searching for the right answer, conveying messages of resonance and empathy.

Additionally, by explaining each track on the album, Forbes stated that Kihyun has significantly broadened his musical spectrum through various genres such as alternative rock, pop rock, R&B, and modern band sounds, while also praising his outstanding ability to freely move across a wide vocal range, belting, falsetto, and low tones. The publication added that it was impressive how each track captured different genres and atmospheres yet were organically connected to enhance the album's completeness.

The media also paid attention to the music video for the title track 'So Good.' The outlet introduced the song as effectively expressing a firm sense of self and confidence, noting that rather than being trapped in constant pressure to "find the right answer" or "rely on someone," the video highlights Kihyun's image of facing these pressures head-on.

Along with foreign media praise, global fan reactions are also hot. 'BORDERLINE' reached 21st place on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart immediately after release and topped the iTunes Top 100 K-Pop Albums chart in five countries, including Australia, Finland, and the Netherlands. Furthermore, it secured a spot within the top five in 12 countries, including third place in the United States, and fifth place in Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, and Mexico, once again proving its global influence.

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