Enchanting comeback

Boy group MONSTA X

The 7-member boy group "MONSTA X" from Korea. The Japanese version of the latest song "Alligator", which boasted overwhelming popularity in Korea, was released as a new single, and ran through the KPOP scene with an unstoppable momentum. It is sure that you will be intoxicated by their attractiveness combined with perfect looks and solid ability ♡ At NYLON.JP, an interview with the pairs that could not be put on the magazine side is published!

-Please tell us how you started rapping.

I.M (I): I have always liked raps, but I started to rap because I was attracted by the part that I can express my inner self. I think that rap can be expressed honestly by putting on the music the stories, emotions and messages that I can not usually express in myself.

Joohoney (J): Since I was a child, I liked to move my body according to music and rhythm. At one point in time I sometimes heard the rap, not the music that the song also overlaps with the soft melodies I have listened to before, but the dynamic sound is superimposed on the soft melodies And I thought that the part where the lyrics can also send the message that I want to assert is cool. After that, there were many rapper friends around me, so we started to rap together.

-Please tell us a charm point of the other party.

I: Jooheon has a mole above his left eye, it's sexy and cute!

J: I.M has a calm aura!

-Do you have any secrets that only you know?

I: Jooheon sets his alarm sound to his voice and wakes up to that voice (laughs).

J: I.M actually has made a lot of songs for the fans!

-When do you make them?

(T/N: the songs)

I: I'm busy with my work, so I'm making them when I have free time, rather than making time for production.

-So, what is a private episode?

I: We originally used to be comfortable when we're in our rooms, relaxing and having fun wherever we were, but when we were working in Japan before, we danced in the hotel room with a soundtrack from NARUTO. I had nothing to do (laughs).

-If you gave the other party a chance to win the game, what sort of number would you give them?

I: I think if you know the fans, Jooheon has a great deal of thought about the fans, is it "fans think first place?" He is making an effort to express it with lyrics as much as possible. It's so impressive from my point of view.

J: I think that I.M might be "the first place in warming of the heart." When thinking about the other party.

-Are there any places where you feel the difference in style or what you respect?

J: The tone of voice is very important for rap. For example, IM is an off-road car like a dump truck or a Jeep, while I'm like a sports car. My rap is colorful and has a lot of words, but I.M's rap has a style that uses the power of his voice.

I: We feel like "Yin and Yang". When we actually show off the stage with the two of us, Jooheon wears a main tiger-patterned costume for yellow, and I sometimes wear a black-based leopard-patterned costume. Not only music but also costumes are contrasted to express the difference between us.

-You both are in the rapper position, what are you conscious of when doing performances?

I: I think we are in charge of the visual team in a sense. Of course it is so even in the face sense (laughs)! As we express MONSTA X as a team with this kind of color on our rap, in that sense it's a visual charge.

-That's certainly a visual charge!

I & J: Of course! (Laughs).

J: We have to do it!

-Please tell us a charm point of the other party.

Wonho (W): Minhyuk has a beautiful smile.

Minhyuk (M): Hyungwon is fat.

Hyungwon (H): Wonho is thin.

W: The two are saying the opposite of what it actually is (laughs).

-So, what is a secret only you know?

M: Hyungwon can be calm without having to say anything during the day.

H: That's not (laughs). Minhyuk is more muscular than it seems

W: Minhyuk cherishes that Monbebe (Monsta X fan's name)are all about him.

M: I love you♡

W: Hyungwon's secret is not... (laughs).

M: There are not many secrets about Hyungwon.

-What are the positions of you three in the group?

M: This is a three-player group who was in charge of visuals on a survival audition program called "NO.MERCY" before forming the group.

H: About five years ago?

M: Also, it's also a trio I went out with in night as a trainee (laughs). I do not remember where we went, I think a chicken shop?

-Are there any top spots that only the members know and fans do not know?

H: This may be something that fans may know, but Minhyuk is the best at selfies.

M: Wonho is a friendly first place.

W: Hyungwon is 1st in length. Envy (laugh)!

-Earlier you mentioned in "NO MERCY" that you have a visual team of three.

M: It's the same as before, but Wonho is really kind. And Hyunwon is very delicate.

H: Minhyuk is interesting. Wonho's attraction is muscle (laughs). I think it is the most amazing muscle out of the idols. The best.

W: Minhyuk has a wide back, and Hyungwon has a big mouth (laughs).

H: Oh!

W: But I think this is an attraction that everyone likes.

-And what do you appoint each other to be in charge of?

W: I am myself, but when I introduce myself in Japan, I always say that I am in charge of fairness. Fair-skinned like a rabbit, and fans say I'm a baby (laughs).

M: I am the charming prince Minyoku!

H: Aren't I in charge of being tall? But, I think Wonho is in charge of ordering when delivering something. He knows exactly what is delicious. It is perfect if it's left to him.

W: Hyungwon looks like a paper doll. It looks like the paper is shaking because his body is so thin (laughs).

-Please tell us each other's charm point

Shownu (S): He is not handsome at all (laughs). I think that he is a member that gives a refreshing impression on the fans.

Kihyun (K): Shownu is really always honest and works hard on everything. I think it is attractive to be able to do anything well.

-So, are there any secrets that only you know?

S: He's very busy these days, but Kihyun sleeps when he has free time (laughs). So he seems to be in good condition. I am not good at taking a rest in a short time, but Kihyun is trying to get good rest for physical condition management even finding the time to rest a little. Right?

K: That's right. I try to go to bed even for a short time of about 5 minutes. On the other hand, Shownu is the opposite of me, and he is an activist who tries to do something even in a very short time. Even when the day's schedule is over and we return to the dorm, he will practice dancing by staying alone in the practice room at night. This is a secret I'm saying for the first time here because I think that fans do not know this.

-What is your episode with only two members?

K: I usually play with all the members, so I would say only two....

S: Actually, a few days ago Kihyun invited me to go to an escape room, but that is an episode that I refused (laughs).

K: Recently, I and Minyoku are addicted to escape rooms, and we often go play. You asked for it (laughs).

S: You said you've been recently, but inky a couple of times, right?

K: I have been 5 to 6 times, maybe more. I heard that there are escape rooms in Japan, so I would like to go someday. I'm really expecting that Japan's escape rooms are made to think about every detail.

-What is your opponent first place of?

K: Of course Shownu is physically 1st. It doesn't just mean that his muscles are big, but his overall balance is good.

S: Kihyun is a main vocal, so it's natural that he is good at singing, but I think he is the one who loves the fans most deeply. Of course the love from all the members is big, but Kihyun always keeps in touch with the fans through events and social networks. It is a matter of course, but I think I have to learn. I also love our fans!

-Shownu, who is said to be a good dancer, and Kihyun, who is the main vocalist, are there any skills of each other's you are envious about?

S: I'm really envious of his live song singing ability.

K: Not to mention dance, I think in terms of vocals it is the opposite of the sense that I have, my way of singing is like rock, but Shownu has a R&B like sense. I think that's enviable.

-I see. So, I have a question for Kihyun, what do you like Shownu's leading is like?

K: I think it's heavy. Although the number of words is small, the words have weight that only our leader Shownu has, and I feel that they support the team.

MONSTA X

A seven-man idol group formed by the members who won the Korean survival audition program "NO. MERCY". Since their debut in 2015, they have been active in Japan as well as Korea. On June 12th (Wednesday), their 6th Japanese single "Alligator" will be released.

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