Starship Entertainment

Kihyun of the idol group MONSTA X is stepping onto the first broadcast stage for ‘So Good’.

According to agency Starship Entertainment, Kihyun will appear on Mnet’s ‘M Countdown’ today (the 9th) and present his first comeback stage with the title track ‘So Good’ from his second mini album ‘BORDERLINE(Borderline)’.

‘So Good’ sings of the freedom and sense of release at the moment you decide to trust your own senses and choices amid voices that endlessly demand the right answer. As the guitar sound intensifies, Kihyun’s delicate vocals and the refreshing high notes that burst forth at once blend together, and the performance is expected to deliver exhilaration on stage; the agency shared key points to watch for this first music-show appearance.

Maximizing Kihyun’s rock-vocal strengths, ‘So Good’

Kihyun’s ‘So Good’ captures the freedom found at the moment you resolve to trust your own senses and choices under the gaze that constantly demands a correct answer. Over a gradually rising guitar, Kihyun’s signature delicate vocals and explosive singing power combine to deliver a powerful sense of liberation and catharsis.

In particular, the band sound that ramps up toward the latter half, unwavering live delivery, and soaring high notes will maximize Kihyun’s rock-vocal strengths, showcasing a deeper musical color as a solo artist. Alongside his previously bright vocal tone, the stage also embraces a more mature emotion and message, drawing fans and viewers into the performance.

Capabilities honed at festivals, presence to be displayed on music shows

Kihyun has filled the stage on his own through various festival appearances with explosive live vocals and steady command, proving himself as a solo artist. Based on his experience leading performances in sync with the audience, he is set to deliver an even more relaxed and high-completion live performance for this ‘So Good’ stage.

Music shows add a different kind of staging and camera work compared to festivals, heightening anticipation for the synergy that Kihyun’s solid stage capabilities will create. He is expected to convey the song’s narrative and emotional arc with greater nuance, firmly imprinting his presence on stage.

Kihyun’s journey unfolding on stage

Previously, through ‘Borderline’ teaser content, Kihyun depicted the moment of setting out on a journey and a narrative of moving beyond boundaries into another world, and he plans to carry that sensibility naturally onto the stage. In particular, the styling and stage production will visually realize the song’s message of freedom and conviction, offering even deeper immersion.

With Kihyun’s refined visuals, nuanced facial expressions, and a stage attitude tailored to the song’s mood added to the mix, attention is focused on how his unique sensibility will unfold on stage.

On the 9th, Kihyun will unveil the first-ever music-show performance of the title track ‘So Good(So Good)’ via Mnet’s ‘M Countdown’.