Shownu and Hyungwon of MONSTA X to remake 2PM's "I Hate You".
MONSTA X Shownu & Hyungwon remake 2PM’s hit song “I Hate You” in R&B style!
According to their agency STARHIP Entertainment, Shownu and Hyungwon will release a cover song of 2PM’s “I Hate You” through Spotify’s exclusive program “Spotify Singles” on the 29th.
In “Spotify Singles,” a campaign to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of Spotify’s first K-pop editorial playlist “K-Pop ON!” the two will perform “I Hate You,” a hit song released by 2PM in 2009 Hyungwon Hyungwon says he recorded the song before he enlisted in the military.
The song, the second song to be released under the theme of “My First K-Pop Crush,” is a remake of a song by a senior artist who first sparked interest in K-pop, and mixes a UK garage rhythm with dreamy electric piano sounds and heavy bass to create a different atmosphere from the original. and creates an atmosphere different from that of the original song. In addition, the R & B style arrangement and the two charming vocals blend together to give a soft sensibility.
In addition, along with the release of the soundtrack, Spotify’s “K-Pop ON!” video podcast channel and the official YouTube channel will be showing the performance video of “I Hate You,” which was reborn with their unique personalities, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, etc. The two formed the unit in July of last year.
The duo formed the unit last July and attracted the attention of fans around the world with their differentiated concept from MONSTA X.
Hyungwon, who showed off his skills as a producer by not only recording songs for MONSTA X’s albums, but also participating in Kihyun’s solo album and other artists’ albums, released his first mini album “THE UNSEEN” with the title track “Love Me A Little” and Hyungwon participated in the production of the song “Roll With Me,” proving once again his limitless musicality, and was the main dancer of the group. Shownu, who showed off his “believable and listenable performance,” also participated in the choreography of the title track, expanding the scope of his activities.
The two, with their outstanding style and similar yet different yet perfect visuals, as well as their own unique worldview, demonstrated synergy through their unit formation and ended their activities on a high note. Hyungwon is currently serving in the military, while Shownu is meeting his fans in a variety of activities.
Shownu and Hyungwon’s “I Hate You” will be released through “Spotify Singles” on March 29 at 1 p.m. Shownu will play the role of Anatole Kuragin in the musical “The Great Comet,” which opens on March 26.