MINI ALBUM [THE X] (UNKNOWN X VER./ UNDERDOG X VER / HELLO X VER./ XX VER.)

MONSTA - "I don't know the answer, but I can "in your own way" - Monsta X’s evolution algorithm 'THE X' -A way to shake up the old frame again Over the course of 10 years, Monsta He was a survivor and a pioneer who changed the trend by pushing the trend of K-pop. Strong performances on stage, consistent experimentation with music and style, and teamwork that dominates the global scene. Monsta Through this, a new formula is brought out once again. This mini album title ‘THE’ ‘ At the same time as presenting it, it is connected to ‘X’, which means the number 10, and becomes a symbol that summarizes the journey of the past 10 years. Monsta Shaking the baseline of the K-POP scene. -New definition of head-on breakthrough 'N the Front' The title song 'N the Front' is the track that most strongly summarizes Monsta X's current state. Heavy bass, powerful drums, strong vocals and rap are placed at the forefront. It immediately penetrates the center of the song. This song goes beyond just a strong sound and says, “Rather than following someone else, we should be the standard.” It contains the declaration, “It will be done.” Rather than being trapped in someone else's frame, look straight ahead. The attitude of defining oneself is what Monsta It is the power that has been built up. The music video visually expands this message. Unfixed angles, crowds and streets, and movement lines that disturb the view make the concept of the front unfamiliar. 'N the Front', a strength that places the center of gravity on oneself rather than the power to push forward, is the signal that most intuitively explains the current Monsta X. -This is not a choice, but a declaration..'Do 'What I Want' The pre-released song 'Do What I Want', which opened the album, is not just a warm-up. Rather, it is a sensuous preface that first reveals the sentiment of ‘THE Close. This song moves forward with refined confidence rather than stimulation. Rather than “trust me and follow me,” “we It's closer to the attitude of "It was always like this, and it's still like this now." Every detail is perfected because the team has a lot of stage experience. This song It is not music that tries to ‘look strong,’ but music that simply exudes the ‘naturalness of a strong person.’ -Six gazes, six dog emotional structure ‘THE X’ has six tracks. It is an album with different textures and narratives. But at the same time, they are organically connected into one narrative. ‘Savior’ uses the word salvation not as simple comfort but as a sharp Express it with emotion. ‘Tuscan Leather’ is a languid It is a track with a strong presence in the mood, and the beat and sound inspired by high-end perfume are MONSTA Maximize sexiness. ‘Catch Me Now’ is about love and The intertwined emotions of anxiety, fall, and liberation are expressed calmly and with a sense of climax. The structure that starts softly and swirls strongly is impressive. 'Fire & Ice' is dual The end point of emotions. This is the closing track that most dramatically shows emotional expression, with hotness and coldness, distance and immersion intersecting. all of this The song summarizes the emotional spectrum and growth trajectory of the team called Monsta X in one flow. -Unchanging formula, like Monsta X way Monsta This is a team that has already persuaded the stage, shook up the scene, and become a brand. 'THE X' is a scene where they renew the formula they created. 10 years It has grown in its own way over the years, and that way is now accumulating like a formula. This album doesn't ask complicated questions. Instead, speak firmly. Even though they don't know the answer, they have proven their own way. And this time too, the method works well.