Before their debut, the boys participated in the survival show NO.MERCY. The group name has the double meaning of monsters conquering the K-pop scene and my star (MON means 'my' in French). X is an unknown existence.
They officially debuted through M! Countdown on May 14, 2015 with " 무단침입 (Trespass)". Their first music show trophy came with "DRAMARAMA" through The Show on November 14, 2017, while the album, THE CODE, peaked at #1 on the Gaon Album Chart.
They released their first Japanese-only single "SPOTLIGHT" on January 10, 2018.
In February 2020, Monsta X's first English album All About Luv ranked number five on the US Billboard 200 and number seven on the US Rolling Stone Top 200.
Since debut, Monsta X has been known for their aggressive style, combining elements of hip hop, EDM and pop. This aggressive style with "tracks centred around loud, clattering, electronic instrumentals, vicious rap verses, and striking vocals" has been influential across the fourth generation of K-pop.
On December 10, Monsta X released their second English-language album The Dreaming, which includes the previously released single "One Day" and nine new tracks. They also released a documentary/concert film Monsta X: The Dreaming on December 8 in South Korea and on December 9 and 11 in seventy countries around the world. The film contains exclusive interviews with the members, clips from their US activities, special stages, and the group's six-year journey. The group will be joining iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Tour and is set to perform at Philadelphia on December 13, Washington D.C. on December 14, Atlanta on December 16, and Miami on December 19.
Honestly
MONSTA X Lyrics
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Nae maeumeul gamchuneunge swipji aneo
Sokgo inneun neukkim areo kkeunnaeryeogo hae
Bakge utdeon neol majimageuro ulliryeogo hae
Modeungeon byeonhae achimi bami doedeunni
Geu bami jinamyeon haruga banbok doedeunni
Geureon neukkimi maeil achime nareul kkaeudeunni
Bujireonhi chajawa neol jiuryeohae kkaekkeunni I’m sorry
[Kihyun] harujongil bogo tto bwado neomu joaseo maeilmaeil
Neoui yaegil deutgo tto deureo bwado neomu joaseo yeiye
Ijeneun sigani da dwaennabwa urido namdeulgwa ttokgannabwa
Jaeminneun yaegil haedo na gogaeman kkeudeogigoiseo
[Wonho] Oh ah geu eotteon nuguboda deo saranghadeon neoya ujueseo gajang areumdapdeon neoya
Dodaeche naege museun iri ireonan geoya siganeul doedolligopa
[All] soljiki malhalkka ([Jooheon] neodo algoitjana, ijen neoreul bwado gamdongeopseohaneungeo)
[All] soljiki malhalkka [Kihyun] danghwanghajima, amado neoreul ulligoya malgeol
[All] soljiki malhalkka ([I.M] amugeotdo moreunchae neoui nuneun nal gadeukdamgo itjana)
[All] soljiki malhalkka [Kihyun] neon babogachi utgo iseo
[I.M] jeogie meonjeo dochakan neoga boyeo, balgeun unneun neoui eolgullo
Siganeul dwiro dollyeo ppalli gamgideon neowaui sungandeuri jigeum meomchwoseo
Dasi doraboni nokgoinne gutge eoreotdeon
Nae maeumui bomieotdeon neol mireonaetdeon naega
Chakan neoreul hollo dugo honja haetdeon saenggak
Huhoega doel ttaejjeume nae soneul japgo neoga haneun mal
[All] orae gidaryeotjana ppalli wa
[Minhyuk] Oh ah geu eotteon nuguboda saranghaneun neoya ujueseo gajang areumdaun neoya
[Hyungwon] dodaeche naege museun iri ireonan geoya siganeul doedolligopa
[All] soljiki malhalkka ([Jooheon] maldoandoeneungeoya geu siganeul da naeryeonoeuryeo haetdange)
[All] soljiki malhalkka [Kihyun] danghwanghajima, amado neoreul ulligoya malgeol
[All] soljiki malhalkka ([I.M] amugeotdo moreunchae neoui nuneun nal gadeukdamgo itjana)
[All] soljiki malhalkka [Kihyun] neon babogachi utgoiseo
[Shownu] neon, eojewa gateun oneul naman dallaseo
([Jooheon] naega michyeoseonnabwa jamsi naega iksukame soga neol nwannabwa)
Na ireon mam gajiljul jeongmal mollaseo
([I.M] sasil jamkkanui tujeongingeoya niga nareul nongnyeojugil barangeoya)
[All] soljiki malhalkka ([Jooheon] maldoandoeneungeoya geu siganeul da naeryeonoeuryeo haetdange)
[All] soljiki malhalkka [Kihyun] danghwanghajima, amado neoreul ulligoya malgeol
[All] soljiki malhalkka ([I.M] amugeotdo moreunchae neoui nuneun nal gadeukdamgo itjana)
[All] soljiki malhalkka [Kihyun] neon babogachi utgoiseo
The song "Honestly" by Monsta X is about wanting to express your feelings to someone you love but being unable to find the courage to do so. The lyrics speak of the internal conflict the singers face as they try to come to terms with their emotions. The song starts with Jooheon acknowledging that he wants to confess his feelings to someone but can't seem to find the words to do so. He feels like his heart is about to burst, but he's still unable to express himself. Kihyun adds to this by saying that he finds it difficult to stop thinking about the person he loves, and every day is a struggle as he constantly tries to listen to their voice without making it obvious. Despite the struggles, the singers are still unable to admit their feelings, and I.M. recounts a time when he saw the person he loves and felt like he was about to lose his mind. They all want to express their love, but they're afraid of being rejected, so they keep their feelings bottled up inside.
The song's lyrics come together to showcase the confusion, pain and frustration that comes with having unresolved feelings for someone. The singers are not sure how the other person feels about them, and they don't want to risk their relationship by revealing their own emotions. The song has a relatable message that speaks to anyone who has ever felt afraid to take a chance and express themselves to someone they love. The lyrics' depth and the gentle melody make "Honestly" a heartfelt and emotional track that is sure to resonate with many.
Line by Line Meaning
neoege sangcheojugo sipjin aneo geuraedo ijeneun malhaeya dwae
I don't want to burden you, but I must tell you how I feel now
Nae maeumeul gamchuneunge swipji aneo
I can't contain my emotions
Sokgo inneun neukkim areo kkeunnaeryeogo hae
The feelings inside me are growing stronger every day
Bakge utdeon neol majimageuro ulliryeogo hae
I'm pushed by the memory of you, and I can't help but express how I feel
Modeungeon byeonhae achimi bami doedeunni
Everything changes as night turns into day
Geu bami jinamyeon haruga banbok doedeunni
When that night ends, a new day begins with hope
Geureon neukkimi maeil achime nareul kkaeudeunni
Every morning, I wake up with the same feeling
Bujireonhi chajawa neol jiuryeohae kkaekkeunni I’m sorry
I'm desperately searching for you, I'm sorry for bothering you
harujongil bogo tto bwado neomu joaseo maeilmaeil
Every day, every time I see you, I fall in love with you all over again
Neoui yaegil deutgo tto deureo bwado neomu joaseo yeiye
Every time I listen to your words or hear your voice, I'm enchanted
Ijeneun sigani da dwaennabwa urido namdeulgwa ttokgannabwa
Now we've all grown up and experienced time together
Jaeminneun yaegil haedo na gogaeman kkeudeogigoiseo
Even though I understand you, it hurts me to hear some things
Oh ah geu eotteon nuguboda deo saranghadeon neoya ujueseo gajang areumdapdeon neoya
You were someone I loved more than anyone, someone who was truly beautiful to me
Dodaeche naege museun iri ireonan geoya siganeul doedolligopa
I wonder why you did this to me, I wish I could turn back time
soljiki malhalkka (neodo algoitjana, ijen neoreul bwado gamdongeopseohaneungeo)
Can I be honest? (You probably already know, but seeing you now makes me emotional)
soljiki malhalkka danghwanghajima, amado neoreul ulligoya malgeol
Can I be honest? Don't be afraid, I'll still love you even if I tell you how I feel
soljiki malhalkka (amugeotdo moreunchae neoui nuneun nal gadeukdamgo itjana)
Can I be honest? (Your eyes can tell if there's anything going on with me)
soljiki malhalkka neon babogachi utgo iseo
Can I be honest? You're just laughing like a fool
jeogie meonjeo dochakan neoga boyeo, balgeun unneun neoui eolgullo
I see you from far away, your face that used to blush
Siganeul dwiro dollyeo ppalli gamgideon neowaui sungandeuri jigeum meomchwoseo
The moments I spent with you, rushing through time, are now paused
Dasi doraboni nokgoinne gutge eoreotdeon
I was chasing after you again, running desperately
Nae maeumui bomieotdeon neol mireonaetdeon naega
I ignored what I felt inside and lost you
Chakan neoreul hollo dugo honja haetdeon saenggak
I kept pushing you away, thinking I could handle this on my own
Huhoega doel ttaejjeume nae soneul japgo neoga haneun mal
When I'm about to lose hope, your words give me strength
orae gidaryeotjana ppalli wa
I've been waiting for this moment for a long time, come quickly
neon, eojewa gateun oneul naman dallaseo
You're the only one who's different from everyone else today
Na ireon mam gajiljul jeongmal mollaseo
I really don't know if I can hold onto this feeling
sasil jamkkanui tujeongingeoya niga nareul nongnyeojugil barangeoya
I hope in just a moment you can understand me and embrace me
soljiki malhalkka (maldoandoeneungeoya geu siganeul da naeryeonoeuryeo haetdange)
Can I be honest? (I stayed silent during that time, but I should have told you how I felt)
soljiki malhalkka danghwanghajima, amado neoreul ulligoya malgeol
Can I be honest? Don't be afraid, I'll still love you even if I tell you how I feel
soljiki malhalkka (amugeotdo moreunchae neoui nuneun nal gadeukdamgo itjana)
Can I be honest? (Your eyes can tell if there's anything going on with me)
soljiki malhalkka neon babogachi utgoiseo
Can I be honest? You're just laughing like a fool
Contributed by Oliver O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yawnzznzz
이거 약간 오피셜리미씽유 같은 감성으로다가 내 맴을 조지는 곡임
@user-qd4fx5ti7r
와 인정 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
@user-fm5kk1ym8z
헐 ㄹㅇ이요 이 비유 진짜 찰떡
@user-kv1wu4ef2j
우연히 들어왔다가 마음 조져지고 갑니다
@seungminlee7895
내 맴도요ㅠㅠ
@YOOBONGSONG
너희 진짜 어리다...이때의 너희도 응원할 수 있었으면 참 좋았을텐데...늦베베 지금 후회공이야ㅠ
@MaengE2
저듀 파워 후회공 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
@whyrano1282
지금이 더 필요해서 오셨을수도 있어요❣
오래 봐요 몬엑💕몬베베
@YOOBONGSONG
@@whyrano1282 따뜻한 말씀에 방안이 눈물바다가 되어부렀어요8ㅁ8 가수 닮아 서윗한 몬베베,,,♡ 고마워요😚
@user-hj9mf9vx3j
귀여운 몽베베들..