Recently, MONSTA X member I.M appeared as the third guest on DIVE Studios' podcast series "UNBOXING," connecting with fans all around the world.
In the podcast series hosted by ASTRO member JinJin and PENTAGON member Kino, I.M shared his stories as well as his ever-impressive charms. The Gwangju-born rapper appeared right after Kino introduced him: "If there were gentlemen with soft hats in the 20th century, here is the gentleman with a low voice in the 21st century."
Further finding I.M as the "gentleman who smells like a rose with a low voice, the MONSTA X member kindly revealed that he wears the scent Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, with the hosts appreciating I.M's scent on set.
Also ranking first in the podcast series' first playlist selection, I.M shared stories about his debut solo album "DUALITY," first released last February 19. The MONSTA X member shared that he made the album with all his heart and soul, with the concept running through the entire album being the duality that exists inside a person. When Kino asked him when he thinks he has that duality the most, I.M answered: "It's whenever I say 'I'm fine," but in reality, I'm not."
As for what he's up to now, following the promotion of his solo album, I.M teased that MONSTA X is now preparing for a new album, although he did not share any further details on the new project.
The hosts then moved to the ice-breaker segment, the UNBOXING "getting to know each other" corner. Kino and JinJin asked questions on behalf of the group's loyal fanbase, the MONBEBE, with I.M poised to answer all of them. First off, the UNBOXING hosts asked whether I.M is the funniest MONSTA X member, to which the "Duality" artist replied otherwise: claiming that he is the most boring member. As the rapper-songwriter explains his answer, Kino noted how the way I.M talks soothes him, getting a smile in return.
Going back to the first question, I.M says in the DIVE Studios program that the funniest member is the group leader, Shownu, since he thinks that "he doesn't do anything intentionally but he's naturally funny." JinJin agreed, adding that Shownu actually gives his best in everything he does, making him more curious about what the oldest member of MONSTA X is like.
Additionally, the hosts also commended MONSTA X member Minhyuk for his hosting skills and his quick wits when they play games at the group's appearances on TV shows and interviews.
Then, I.M was asked about his status as the "Banpo 4-dong Shooter," sweeping the hearts of a lot of their fans. Then, the UNBOXING hosts asked him whether he's confident about winning over the hearts of the podcast's fans. I.M returned with a confident yes.
Moving forward, JinJin and Kino then went on the topic of I.M being the group's maknae. The 26-year-old idol explains that in MONSTA X, they stand equal with each other. On the other hand, the disadvantage of being the youngest is that he gets teased a lot - which he has since accepted as his groupmates' way of showing their love for him.
Listen to the full episode below:
