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Shownu X Hyungwon Return With Second EP 'Love Me'

The seven-track EP spotlights restrained performances, credits Hyungwon on multiple songs, and is set for promotion during Monsta X's world tour.

Overview

  • The EP was released Thursday at 6 p.m. and is the duo’s first project together in two years and ten months.
  • 'Love Me' contains seven songs including the lead single 'Do You Love Me' plus Shownu’s solo 'Around & Go' and Hyungwon’s 'No Air.'
  • Starship and the duo chose 'Do You Love Me' as the lead to highlight the pair’s dance strengths after a long hiatus rather than Hyungwon’s preferred 'Superstitious.'
  • Hyungwon is credited with writing and composing several tracks — including 'Superstitious,' 'In My Head,' and 'Accelerator' — as the duo leans into a more mature, restrained sound and focused choreography.
  • The release follows Monsta X’s recent U.S. album and comes as the group tours globally with planned festival and international promotions such as Waterbomb Seoul on July 25 and a June 4 show in Mexico City.