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Photos: Kihyun Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of His Debut Album

The Monsta X singer gives us a glimpse into his album photo and video shoots to share exclusive snippets from the production process

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Monsta X has been making waves since 2015 and it’s finally time for their main vocalist Kihyun, to take the spotlight with his long awaited solo debut. Over the years, Kihyun has released solo tracks as part of soundtracks of Korean dramas and covers here and there, but Voyager marks his official solo debut.

The so-called “single album,” released today, features three tracks, “Voyager,” “Comma,” and “Rain” and explores genres that are different from what Monsta X has put out in the past, allowing Kihyun to discover his own sound.

Kihyun took Rolling Stone behind the scenes of his album photo and video shoots to share exclusive snippets from the production process.

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Kihyun poses for “Voyager” concept photos

“This is from the album concept photo shooting,” Kihyun tells Rolling Stone. “Free and organic, as if it was a magazine photo shoot.”

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From the 2nd concept photo shoot

“The set was really astonishing…It felt like I was actually underwater.”

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Behind the scenes of the photoshoot for the “Voyager version” of the album

“Water and Monsta X seem to be inseperable,” he says. “It was a little chilly, but was worth it cause photos turned out really nice!”

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A snapshot of the concept photoshoot for the “Somewhere version” of the album

“This was taken around the end of winter. It was cold and windy by the beach, but I loved the atmoshpere.”

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The “Voyager” car

“This is the ‘Voyager’ car that I spent time with throughout the music video shoot.”

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Kihyun checking footage between takes

“Me monitoring in between!”

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On location for another photo series

“Driving by myself, running around so hard.. Guess where I am?”

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Kihyun braves the cold for the perfect shots

“Hand warmers and a blanket — I had to be with them the whole time.”

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Kihyun gets ready to sing for the music video

“It actually snowed a lot to a point where we had to stop mid-shoot,” he reveals, of the music video shoot. “This music video came into the world after all the twists and turns.”

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Kihyun goes green

“This is a new color for me! Does it look nice on me?”

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With the band

“The ‘kang’ band! They were my music video buddies for two consecutive days! SUPER nice and SUPER talented! I was able to have fun while filming thanks to them!” 

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Kihyun sports a rocker look

“I tried out many different things for the Voyager’ video! Transfomation into a rocker!!! With long hair!!!! It was a whole new experience for me.”

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Quick selfie between takes

“Stay tuned for my very first solo single album Voyager!

From Rolling Stone US.

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