Monster (mini-album)

Monster is the first mini-album released by Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi. It was released on July 6, 2020 with a total of 6 tracks, including the title track "Monster". The music video for "Monster" was delayed and released on July 7.

Music videos for "Naughty" and "Uncover" were released as well, with them promoting "Naughty" as a follow up track in the album. It comes in 3 total versions, a top, base, and middle note versions.

Tracklist

 * 1) "Monster"
 * 2) "Naughty" (놀이)
 * 3) "Diamond"
 * 4) "Feel Good"
 * 5) "Jelly"
 * 6) "Uncover"

Background and Release
On May 27, 2020 at midnight KST a teaser for the upcoming unit was released. A logo was released along with the album name. 2 days later is was revealed their debut was delayed til July because the album needed additional production. On July 1, teaser photos were released in preparation for the album. On July 5, a teaser for the M/V was released along with the M/V being released on July 7. On July 2, details were revealed, about how they would promote the title track "Monster" under content titled "Irene & Seulgi - The Stage".

Accolades

 * Music Bank (KBS)

Description
‘어나더 레벨’ 유닛 탄생! 레드벨벳-아이린&슬기, 첫 번째 미니앨범 ‘Monster’ 7월 6일 발매! 차원이 다른 보컬X퍼포먼스X비주얼 케미스트리!
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레드벨벳-아이린&슬기 (Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI, 에스엠엔터테인먼트 소속)의 첫 번째 미니앨범 ‘Monster’가 7월 6일 발매된다.

아이린&슬기의 첫 번째 미니앨범 ‘Monster’는 강렬하고 힙한 매력의 타이틀 곡 ‘Monster’를 포함한 다채로운 장르의 총 6곡이 수록되어 있어 음악 팬들의 뜨거운 호응이 예상된다.

이번 앨범에는 타이틀 곡 ‘Monster’로 호흡을 맞춘 유영진과 켄지(KENZIE)를 비롯해, Moonshine, Daniel ‘Obi’ Klein, Andreas Oberg, 밍지션 (minGtion), 이스란 등 글로벌 히트메이커들이 참여해 완성도를 높였다.

또한 아이린&슬기는 폭넓은 음악 스펙트럼과 콘셉트 소화력으로 글로벌한 인기를 얻고 있는 레드벨벳의 첫 유닛으로, 레드벨벳 활동뿐만 아니라 컬래버레이션, OST 등을 통해 뛰어난 보컬 역량과 퍼포먼스 실력을 입증했으며, 광고, 패션, 예능까지 ‘올라운드 아티스트’로 활약하고 있는 만큼, 두 사람의 시너지를 만날 수 있는 유닛 활동도 기대를 모은다.

아이린&슬기의 강렬한 변신! 타이틀 곡 ‘Monster’로 압도적 카리스마 선사!

타이틀 곡 ‘Monster’는 상대방의 꿈속에 들어가 춤추고 놀며 빠져들게 하는 불멸의 'Monster' 이야기를 담은 콘셉추얼한 가사가 인상적인 팝 댄스 곡으로, 묵직한 베이스와 강렬한 덥스텝 사운드에 여유로우면서도 카리스마 넘치는 보컬이 더해져 아이린&슬기의 힙한 매력과 새로운 모습을 만날 수 있다.

더불어 후속곡으로 활동하는 ‘놀이 (Naughty)’는 퓨처 하우스 스타일의 팝 댄스 곡으로, 아슬아슬한 관계에서 느껴지는 긴장감을 숨바꼭질 놀이에 빗대어 재치 있게 풀어낸 가사와 장난기 가득한 보컬이 인상적이다.

또한 ‘Diamond’는 꿈꾸고 원하는 대로 자신 있게 나아가자는 메시지를 몽환적이면서도 감미로운 멜로디로 담아냈으며, 프로그레시브 R&B 댄스 곡 ‘Feel Good’은 그루비한 비트와 중독적인 훅이 귀를 매료시킨다.

이밖에도 귀엽게 질투하는 심리와 숨기려 해도 숨겨지지 않는 마음을 ‘Jelly’에 빗대어 중의적으로 표현한 가사가 돋보이는 ‘Jelly’, 레드벨벳 단독 콘서트 ‘La Rouge’에서 슬기의 솔로 무대로 선보인 ‘Uncover’의 완곡 버전도 보너스 트랙으로 수록되어 있다 'Another Level' unit is born! Red Velvet-Irene & Seulgi, their first mini album'Monster' released on July 6th! Vocal X Performance X Visual Chemistry with a different dimension!
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Red Velvet-Irene & Seulgi (Red Velvet-IRENE & SEULGI, SM Entertainment)'s first mini-album'Monster' will be released on July 6th.

Irene & Seulgi's first mini-album'Monster' contains a total of 6 songs in a variety of genres, including the title song'Monster' with a strong and hip charm, and it is expected to be a hot response from music fans.

Global hit makers such as Moonshine, Daniel ‘Obi’ Klein, Andreas Oberg, MinGtion, and Isran participated in this album, including Yoo Young-jin and KENZIE, who took a breath with the title song ‘Monster.’

In addition, Irene & Seulgi is the first unit of Red Velvet, which is gaining global popularity with its broad music spectrum and concept digestibility, and has proven excellent vocal and performance skills through not only Red Velvet activities, but also collaborations and OSTs. , Fashion, and entertainment as an'all-round artist', the unit's activities to meet the synergy between the two are also expected.

Irene & Seulgi's intense transformation! Overwhelming charisma with the title song “Monster”!

The title song'Monster' is a pop dance song with an impressive concept of lyrics that contains the story of the immortal'Monster' that enters the other person's dreams and dances, plays, and falls into the dreams of the other person. You can meet Irene & Seulgi's hip charm and a new look.

In addition,'Naughty', which is active as a follow-up song, is a future house-style pop dance song, with lyrics and playful vocals that are witty by comparing the tension felt in a close relationship to a hide-and-seek play.

In addition,'Diamond' conveys the message to go forward confidently as you dream and want with a dreamy yet sweet melody, and the progressive R&B dance song'Feel Good' attracts ears with a groovy beat and addictive hook.

In addition,'Jelly' stands out with lyrics that express a ambiguity in comparison to'Jelly', a cute jealous psychology and a heart that cannot be hidden even when trying to hide it. The version is also included as a bonus track.

Teasers

 * Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI 'Monster' MV Teaser #1
 * Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI 'Monster' MV Teaser #2

Irene & Seulgi - The Stage

 * [ONE-TAKE Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI 'Monster' (Top Note Ver.) @IRENE & SEULGI THE STAGE]/Middle Note
 * Eye Contact Cam - Top Note