U.S TOUR TO BEGIN ON MAY 21ST IN NEW YORK
Worldwide phenomenon, Monsta X, are back with their 11th Mini-Album, SHAPE OF LOVE, out now. Consisting of six tracks, this album is a collection of their deep insights and interpretation of different shapes of love; from self-love, love for their team and music, to their love for their fans ‘MONBEBE.’ The band is also gearing up for their U.S tour, starting May 21st at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Full dates and information here.
WATCH THE “LOVE” MUSIC VIDEO HERE LISTEN TO “BURNING UP” FT. R3HAB HERE
STREAM THE ALBUM HERE
Produced by Joohoney, the focus track “LOVE” portrays the definition of love and its meaning from their perspective. The track begins with Hyungwon throwing a question to the listeners: “How would you define love?” following the intense energy that is signature to Monsta X. This marks Joohoney as the title track producer for 3 consecutive albums. “LOVE” talks about unconditional love and admiration towards one, and how we suddenly become innocent children who can’t hide their emotions when we fall in love. This track is Monsta X’s definition of love and their message to their fans that they were, and will always be nearby. The music video unfolds Monsta X’s chronicle of their love for fans and music. Every trace of Monsta X is expressed with the concept of awards ceremony.
Track #2, “Burning Up,” features Dutch DJ and producer, R3HAB, with Hyungwon contributing as a lyricist, composer, and arranger. The lyrics talk about how fresh new beginnings, heart pounding excitement and embers advancing the wildfire upon ignition are alike. Co-produced by Hyungwon, I.M and Joohoney, “Wildfire” shines on Monsta X’s teamwork. This track expresses how the simple emotion of love can turn into pain and agony. “사랑한다” (English title can be translated as LOVE FOREVER) produced by Joohoney, illustrates Monsta X’s love for MONBEBE. The members elaborate: “Recalling the days we’ve been together, it contains our message that ‘no matter what, we will continue to sail and fight these fluctuating waves in front of us’.”
I.M. speaks on the final track “AND,” that he wrote, composed and arranged; “We are faced with endless hellos and goodbyes. As if there’s no eternal relationship or everlasting farewell, it seems to come back again once-in-a-lifetime. Just like how there’s only a one-letter difference between ‘End’ and ‘And’”
U.S TOUR DATES: MORE INFORMATION HERE
MAY 21: NEW YORK, NY
MAY 24: FAIRFAX, VA
MAY 26: DETROIT, MI
MAY 28: CHICAGO, IL
MAY 29: CHICAGO, IL
JUNE 1: SUNRISE, FL
JUNE 4: DULUTH, GA
JUNE 6: FORT WORTH, TX
JUNE 8: PHOENIX, AZ
JUNE 11: INGLEWOOD, CA
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Monsta X’s 2021 release of “One Day,” marked the group’s third Top 40 single — and as Forbes reports, makes Monsta X only the second K-pop group in history to appear on the chart more than once. Access Hollywoodwrote, “Monsta X is back at it with another stunning single,” while PAPER Magazine praised the “heartfelt, soaring ballad, the kind that they do so well,” calling the track “an auspicious introduction to the next chapter in the storied K-pop band’s history.” Teen Vogue said, “With a mid-tempo beat and good vibes all around, ‘One Day’ makes us excited for what Monsta X has coming up next.”
Alongside the album release, the group’s new concert film Monsta X: The Dreaming hit theaters on December 9, with additional screenings available on Saturday, December 11. Rolling Stone wrote, “The full-length movie will chronicle the journey of [Monsta X] over the last few years, with never-before-seen footage, new interviews with each of the members, and special performances of their biggest hits.” Monsta X: The Dreaming was released in South Korea, Hong Kong and Japan by CJ 4DPlex, and in all remaining global territories by Trafalgar Releasing.
Named by Grammy.com as “one of K-pop’s most prolific groups,” Monsta X’s 12/10 album, The Dreaming, is a continuation of their first all English-language debut album, ALL ABOUT LUV. Released in February 2020, that album ranked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 Chart, making Monsta X only the 3rd K-Pop group to chart within the top 10, and was one of the first-ever full English-language pop albums from Korea.
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