MONSTA X's Minhyuk took a nostalgic look back on his career and his prospects as a musician in a recent conversation and photo session for Singles magazine.
MONSTA X are in the process of making its widely anticipated return on May 26, with their latest mini-album "FANTASIA X." Their associated title track "Fantasia" will underline the potential energy, which the band is established and known for.
Referencing the dance moves for their latest opening track, Minhyuk said, "This year, our choreography emphasizes less on group coordination and more on rhythmicality. It's hard enough just to name it 'the dance moves of the devil,' but it wouldn't be an overstatement to state we've composted our souls and put them into the whole dance routines."
He further said, "I have high-note pieces on this [expected to come mini album], which I have never had on our previous accomplishments and albums before. I have been very much acquired into singing these days, mostly from my freshman days. I have come back to my original way of thinking and have been able to enjoy the learning experience at the moment."
Minhyuk is renowned for having many artistic abilities, including calligraphy, sketching, and tailoring his own bags. The idol has made it clear that he sincerely wishes that someday he wants to design and develop his own solo record, utilizing his concepts and original art, including everything from a framework to cover art.
"When my piece of art enters through music, I feel that's going to seem like I'm totally resurrected through the album process. I want to produce an album that represents me Hundred percent, Lee Minhyuk, as an individual, through slow-tempo tunes, ballads, and acoustic track," he stated.
For his current gig as the host of SBS's "Inkigayo," Minhyuk discussed and shared that he "casts a spell" to inform himself, "I was born to run this show" every week before he starts shooting a scene.
During the course of his career, Minhyuk eventually started opening about growing and developing as an artist and realizing above all else to be thankful for his fans.
"Restoring to my life experience so far, I believe I have gained more from hard work and dedication than what I initiated with," he claimed. "Specifically, the undying support from Monbebes (MONSTA X's fan base) are a great source of inspiration for my work and the band's activities."
"For a while after our launch, there had been a moment when I stupidly didn't actually know I should just be happy and thankful," he admitted.
"I keep thinking back then that all I considered necessary was just to work very hard. However, as time passes, I started to realize even more that anything without the fans supporting me in various ways, it would be extremely difficult for Lee Minhyuk to exist completely. I personally believe that I really grew up that way."
"FANTASIA X" is slated for release on May 26. Watch the first chapter trailer below.
