Description
MONSTA X's Shownu and Hyungwon debut their first unit album after 8 years, confronting the many 'selves' within the gaze of others.
Hyungwon produces and Shownu choreographs, hitting this summer with an unlimited musical spectrum.
Their debut album encapsulates 8 years of experience in music, performance, and visuals, showcasing an unprecedented synergy.
'THE UNSEEN' marks Shownu and Hyungwon's first mini-album, highlighting their unique synergy in vocals, performance, and visuals. Their individual talents, honed as main dancer, producer, and vocalist, shine through in this unit, offering a variety of charms. Their performance, both similar and distinct, promises a fresh experience.
‘THE UNSEEN’ explores the numerous 'selves' existing within others' perspectives. Actions and words in reality, and how they're interpreted by others, create different 'selves'. Amidst these perceptions, the real self can sometimes be confusing, yet Shownu and Hyungwon's album embraces these multifaceted identities, celebrating the love for oneself that exists within others' views.
The album delves into relationships with strangers and the trust within, reinterpreted through the teamwork of Shownu and Hyungwon. The title track 'Love Me A Little' reflects the conflict between one's true self and the self others desire, with their delicate vocals and performance leaving a deep impression. Hyungwon takes the lead in producing this track, infusing it with an addictive charm unique to Shownu and Hyungwon, who also actively participates in the performance, elevating its quality.
The music video confronts the numerous 'selves' faced in various situations, blending vivid reality with dreamy fantasy. It presents acceptance and denial from multiple viewpoints, depicting Shownu and Hyungwon's journey to discover their true selves. It illustrates the search for one's genuine identity amidst stereotypes and misunderstandings, capturing the quest for the real 'me'.
Shownu and Hyungwon's attractive intersection permeates the album. From the appealing hybrid pop style of 'Love Therapy' to Hyungwon's unique 'Roll With Me', the complex emotions towards a loved one in 'Play Me', and the sweet vocals of ‘Slow Dance’, they construct their world more robustly with music distinct from MONSTA X.
Entering their 9th year, MONSTA X's first unit, Shownu and Hyungwon, exhibit a perfect balance of ease with their album. Proving their musical range and long-standing teamwork, their meticulous detail and relaxed demeanor expand their world, captivating global fans with a deeper and more mature presence.
• ARTIST : SHOWNU , HYUNGWON (MONSTA X)
• TITLE : THE UNSEEN
• VERSION :
- UNSEEN Ver.
- SEEN Ver.
• RELEASE DATE : 2023-07-26
• LABEL : 스타쉽 엔터테인먼트
• MANUFACTURER : Kakao Entertainment
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : SOUTH KOREA
• SKU : L100005934
• BARCODE : 8804775256332
• CONTENTS (Each album includes)
- Dust Jacket : Random (1 out of 2)
- Photobook : 84p
- CD
- Photocard : Random (1 out of 8)
- Photo : Random (1 out of 4)
- Paper Tag : Random (1 out of 4)
• TRACK LIST
1. Love Me A Little (TITLE)
2. Love Therapy
3. Roll With Me
4. Play Me
5. Slow Dance