{"id":155930,"date":"2026-01-05T08:53:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=155930"},"modified":"2026-01-05T08:53:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:53:35","slug":"monsta-xs-joohoney-shares-his-thoughts-on-comeback-in-new-qa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/monsta-xs-joohoney-shares-his-thoughts-on-comeback-in-new-qa\/","title":{"rendered":"MONSTA X\u2019s Joohoney shares his thoughts on comeback in new Q&A"},"content":{"rendered":"

MONSTA X<\/strong>\u2019s Joohoney<\/strong> has already released his now critically acclaimed second mini-album, \u201c\u5149 (INSANITY)\u201d<\/em> through Starship Entertainment. The idol is kicking off all kinds of promotions for this new era, including a Q&A.<\/p>\n

On January 5 at 8 PM KST, Joohoney held a special comeback live via MONSTA X\u2019s Official YouTube channel. This is actually one of the first opportunities for the idol to connect<\/strong> with fans immediately following the album release.<\/p>\n

\"Joohoney<\/p>\n

The broadcast served to share behind-the-scenes stories from the album\u2019s production, a special message for the fans, and an amazing Q&A to get to know Joohoney better, not only as an idol, but as a human being<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Below is Jooheon\u2019s full Q&A.<\/h2>\n

Q.<\/strong> How does it feel to return as a solo artist after two years and eight months?
\nA<\/strong>. I feel really happy and excited to share new music. I released my first solo album before enlisting, and now I\u2019m releasing my second album after being discharged<\/strong>, which makes this comeback especially meaningful to me.<\/p>\n

Q.<\/strong> Since you handled the lyrics, composition, and production for “\u5149 (INSANITY),”<\/em> how did you decide on the tracklist?
\nA.<\/strong> I structured it the same way as my first album and focused on the emotional flow from track one through track seven. While my first album \u2018LIGHTS\u2019<\/em> conveyed the idea that \u201cthe darker it gets, the brighter the light,\u201d<\/em> this album expands that concept with \u2018gwang,\u2019<\/em> meaning both shining and madness<\/strong>, delivering the message that \u201cyou have to go crazy to truly shine.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Q.<\/strong> The featuring lineup stands out, from Muhammad Ali\u2019s voice sample to Tiger JK and IVE\u2019s Rei. What was the inspiration behind this?
\nA.<\/strong> It\u2019s an honor<\/strong> to incorporate the legendary Muhammad Ali\u2019s quote, \u201cFloat like a butterfly, sting like a bee.<\/em>\u201d Fans often call me \u201cHoney,<\/em>\u201d and I\u2019m frequently associated with a bee, so that quote felt perfect. I wanted to convey confidence and precision toward one\u2019s goals. As for Rei, I\u2019ve always loved her vocal tone, and I\u2019m truly grateful she joined the project so willingly.<\/p>\n

Q.<\/strong> What kind of song is the title track \u2018STING\u2019?<\/em>
\nA.<\/strong> It\u2019s a hip-hop track inspired by Muhammad Ali\u2019s quote and carries the strong mixtape-style vibe I\u2019ve always loved. As a rapper who values performance<\/strong>, it\u2019s a powerful song where intense choreography and music come together.<\/p>\n