MONSTA X Kihyun officially started his career as a soloist.
While promoting with MONSTA X, Kihyun decided to work alone on different projects without setting aside his group. Since 2015, he has been recording solo music for different shows and series. He also started appearing in TV programs while completing Korean dramas with his original soundtracks.
Among the songs he made so far include One More Step for She Was Pretty, The Tiger Moth in Shopping King Louie, Again Spring for Welcome, and To Be With You for Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol.
Years after launching his solo empire, Kihyun made his career official by debuting with a single album – and he received massive support and approval from his bandmates.
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MONSTA X Kihyun Said K-pop Group Supported Him 100 Percent
In an interview after dropping his solo album on Tuesday, Kihyun revealed that all of his members visited his music video set without anyone missing.
According to the K-pop idol, he felt anxious and worried especially since it is the first album he prepared alone. But with his bandmate’s support, he suddenly forgot all the negative feelings.
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“They also meticulously monitored [what I filmed] and sent me their unconditional support. Although it’s my solo album, it’s also an album that is filled with MONSTA X’s affection. I want to tell my members that I’m thankful and that I love them,” he went on.
MONSTA X debuted in May 2015 with their hit song, Trespass. The then seven-membered group was once part of the survival program, No.Mercy. In 2019, Wonho left the group.
What Kihyun’s VOYAGER Means
During the same discussion, Kihyun dropped more details about the album, saying that releasing it felt like a dream had come true.
“I tried to capture a wide variety of points that my fans could enjoyably listen to, mixed with the music style I typically like. As I put in so much effort, I believe that they’ll probably love it,” he said.
Kihyun explained that his title track, VOYAGER, means traveler. He reportedly became that person as he takes everyone to his personal music world. He pledged to unveil his personal paradise he always dreamed of through the album.
MONSTA X Kihyun already released VOYAGER’s music video on Tuesday.
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