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        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        A lot of things happen during "Live From Seoul With Luv". Members shared what they have been doing and what was their most memorable concert memories. They prepared new stages and much more. Check it out!

        Laure, Kpopmap Editor
        8 min to read  ·  Published : Aug 10, 2020
        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        MONSTA X Official

        MONSTA X just held their first (solo) online concert "Live From Seoul With Luv" on August 9 (KST) and it was amazing! ShowNu, MinHyuk, KiHyun, HyungWon, JooHoney, and I.M had prepared a lot for their fans and brought a concert of good quality.

        Because of the COVID-19, MONSTA X had to postpone the concerts of their 2020 World Tour but they managed to meet fans through the online concert.

        We watched the show and here is what you shouldn't miss from the concert.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        Opening + Stage

        The show started with the members in black outfits performing to 'FOLLOW' and 'DRAMARAMA'. Members opened the concert with ShowNu reassuring fans that he was doing well as it was his first appearance after his left eye surgery (which postponed the concert).

        Next, they moved on to a special version of the English song 'Play It Cool' with Korean rap of I.M followed by the song 'MONSTA TRUCK'.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        HyungWon said it was the first time to have all the countries watching their concert in one place and members started to greet fans with numerous languages. JooHoney greeted in Korean, ShowNu in French, MinHyuk in Spanish, KiHyun in Thai, HyungWon in Indonesian, finally I.M greeted in Chinese, Japanese, English, German, Hebrew, Russian and more. They tried their best to greet all the overseas fans tuned in the online concert from their rooms around the globe.

         

        Special Talk With Luv - What members have been doing?

        After a quick video, the members introduced the 'Special Talk With Luv' section on a whole different set looking like a "McDonald set" according to JooHoney. Sitting on sofas, they updated MONBEBE about their recent activities from the end of the "FANTASIA X" promotion and explained how they spent time at home.

        I.M is reorganizing his life for a healthy mind and body. He has been exercising and eating proteins. I.M also mentioned that he is working on his solo album which released date is yet to be announced. Fans are highly looking forward to I.M's solo album.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        ShowNu has been looking at cooking YouTube videos and has been cooking duck meat or chicken breast fried rice. When asked why he was using so much minced garlic, he explained that with green onion and minced garlic he could reduce sugar and salt from his food but with taste.

        KiHyun has been exercising a lot and explained his new love for cats. He used to like dogs more than cats before but he started to understand the charms of cats recently. MONSTA X's dance teacher has three cats and among these cats, there is Rose. Rose is a rough and shy cat and with time and perseverance, KiHyun got the affection of Rose and said he likes the cat so much. KiHyun has been working on OST, earlier in the year in "Meow, The Secret Boy" and in the upcoming drama "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol".

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        HyungWon has been watching movies and dramas. He is not into funny movies but more onto sad movies. He mentioned that he cried a lot with the last movie he saw named "Birthday" (around 2 months ago). He is currently enjoying the drama "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" like some other members. When members teased him on whether he was doing some sports or intending to do so, he said he enjoyed watching sports and had zero intention in exercising, bringing laughter.

        MinHyuk has been busy with his MC activities on "Inkigayo" and his new Naver NOW radio host show "Vogue Ship Show". He is also busy with something that is yet to be released. Many are curious to know about this. He is doing a lot so that fans feel close to him despite the current situation.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        JooHoney summarized that members have been all organizing their personal lifestyle. JooHoney, who always says to MONBEBE to be happy, gave a bit more of advice to gain strength in life. He said to do whatever you want to do and naturally, you will live positively and when you look back on your life, you will start to realize what is wrong in your life.

        Continuing on his explanation, he gave a rather philosophical and psychological class on how to think and perceive things. When you see yourself in the mirror with more weight on, instead of getting stressed over it thinking "why you've been eating like this?", you better think that you've been happy eating good food and that is okay. You then ask yourself "were you happy?". This is how your lifestyle improves.

        They moved on to the next stages with a cheesy and soft line of I.M "Hey babe, don't be happy without me".

         

        Stage

        MONSTA X performed for the first time ever the song 'Happy Without Me' and the song 'Middle of the Night' in a cute stage with each member in individual rooms.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        Members mentioned that they wanted to represent MONBEBE watching the concert from their own room. Before moving on to the next section, KiHyun made fans and members laugh with a sexy pose while whispering "you got me". The next song was 'Flow'.

         

        VCR

        They had prepared a cute VCR for the concert. KiHyun was seen kissing a golden retriever and that was just too cute. Each member then completed the sentence MONBEBE is my: ocean for ShowNu, infinity for MinHyuk, preciousness for KiHyun, universe for HyungWon, happiness for JooHoney, and sun for I.M.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        Special Talk With Luv - Special memories of previous concerts

        Members went back to the sofa with beautiful outfits from the 'FANTASIA' area. They started to share memories of previous concerts.

        HyungWon started to share his memories of the first world tour. He explained that back then because of a leg injury he couldn't go to the first concerts of the tour and only joined the members later in Los Angeles. He explained that it was difficult for him to back then.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        I.M said that he was proud of him and as a team because last year for their world tour they performed at Staples Center all by themselves. Back in 2015, they performed for KCON there.

        ShowNu shared a heartwarming event. When he was in Los Angeles, he took a Uber to do shopping. At first, he did not want to talk much with the driver. However, he ended explaining that he was going to perform with his group at the Staples Center. He got such a positive reaction from the lady that he felt proud.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        MinHyuk explained an episode of when he went to a Ralph Lauren store in the U.S. while wearing the brand's outfit with I.M. Back then, the employees asked him when he bought his outfit, and that was the same worn by Kanye West. MinHyuk answered that he was also a singer. The employees were shocked and they brought them to the VIP corner and showed special edition outfits. Which also had "special" prices so he couldn't buy ending his explanation on a funny tone.

        JooHoney shared special memory from concerts in Latin America where the temperatures were high. He talked about the fact that fans in the front rows became redder and redder with almost no water during the concert. Back then, the staff and members helped giving water concern about their health. He felt this was not enough and that if possible he wants to spray water for fans in the future.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

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        KiHyun mentioned the concert in Mexico where they faced issues because of altitude sickness. He mentioned that after 30seconds on stage he felt it and felt like passing out. But they tried hard for fans and managed to perform.

         

        Stage

        After an underwater introduction video like in 'Find You', members performed for the first time ever to 'MISBEHAVE' on staircases for an emotional performance followed by 'WHO DO U LOVE?'. At this moment, members noticed that MONBEBE was writing the lyrics in the comments and got touched.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        Starship Entertainment

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        Starship Entertainment

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        Starship Entertainment

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        Starship Entertainment

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        Starship Entertainment

        Next on was a powerful performance on 'Shoot Out', 'Hero', and 'FANTASIA' with the real cheer of MONBEBE recorded from last year's world tour. It made all the difference! Members were on fire and the concert seemed more "real". HyungWon even threw a mic to JooHoney in 'Hero'.

         

        Special VCR + Ending

        Members prepared a special VCR. Members were holding the mondoongie (lightstick) and slogans while singing to 'By My Side' with self cameras.

        It was already time to say goodbye and members had their closing comments. They highlighted their endless love for fans and that they are always by their side. They wished them to be happy and not to be sick. MONSTA X will be meeting them as soon as the situation gets better and they are looking forward to that day.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        MONSTA X Official

        They ended up the concert with 'Stand Up'. Previously JooHoney explained about his song, he said  "'STAND UP' is a fan song for MONBEBE. Let's all cheer up and get up strong. It is hard with COVID-19 for fans all over the world, let's stand up together and let's hang in there together". It is a special song for the members and fans.

        Members closed the concert with a cute, fresh, and smiling faces. They were joking around on stage and KiHyun even lifted up I.M.

         

        Final thought

        K-Pop online concerts tend to be short but that was really not the case of MONSTA X's online concert with a mix of fun talk sections and stages, it lasted for around 2h30mins. It is different from the usual concert as it is online but members and MONBEBE were well connected in this concert. Members tried their best in these new settings and they brought up the energy and happiness needed for a concert. They have also prepared great new stages and worked hard to prepare for the concert.

        The members also paid special attention to overseas fans with this concert not only with the choices of English songs but also with what they said to fans trying to speak in English or other languages. The members prepared never seen stages too for their English songs. It was nice to see that everything was interpreted on the spot thanks to the on-site translator Mister Daniel.

        JooHoney mentioned that he hoped that with this concert they deliver positive energy and that is definitely a success for me.

        Exclusive Review: MONSTA X Delivers Positive Energy To MONBEBE Through 1st Online Concert

        MONSTA X Official

        MONSTA X, when is your next online concert?!

        For those of you who want to watch the concert, it is available for re-watch check here.

         

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