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Former MONSTA X member Wonho opens up about new music, upcoming album, and more—deets inside!

Former MONSTA X member Wonho opens up about new music, upcoming album, and more—deets inside!

Time of India10-07-2025
Former MONSTA X member Wonho has been on a roll ever since he began his journey as a solo artist. The idol has released some major hits like 'Losing You,' 'Don't Regret,' and 'Open Mind,' and has now come back with his latest single, 'Better Than Me.
' Wonho recently talked about the meaning behind his songs and how everything has been in his career so far.
Wonho talks about new music
In an interview with The Rolling Stone India, Wonho talked about his latest single, 'Better Than Me,' and what it means for him and the fans. He revealed that the song is his way of addressing his fans who stayed with him through thick and thin. He shared that 'It's a message to my fans who believed in me and waited for me.
The line 'No one does it better than me' is not just about self-confidence—it's a declaration that no one can love and protect Wenee the way I do.
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'The line 'I'll give you forever, so take all the time you need' is something I truly wanted to express to them,' he added. In its essence, according to the idol, the song represents how no matter what has happened in life, his feelings have not changed about them.
As for the inspiration, the idol revealed that old 2000s boy bands like NSync and Backstreet Boys were the main point of how the English track came to be.
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He also shared that he wished to mix nostalgia with modern art for the single. 'The emotional melodies paired with rhythmic beats blend the nostalgic energy of early boy bands with today's pop sensibilities,' he shared.
The idol teases and hints at the upcoming album
Wonho also talked about his upcoming album, sharing how he wanted to explore new and different genres for the new album to showcase a new side of himself. He also added that 'From emotional ballads to high-energy performance tracks, this project reveals many sides of me.'
While talking about transitioning into his solo career
While addressing the challenges he faced after debuting as a solo artist a year after he departed from MONSTA X, Wonho shared that he had to remain strong. He shared that 'believing in myself' has been the first and foremost idea behind surviving. He also talked about how the years of experience and challenges have helped him build his skills and stamina.
'That process helped me become stronger on the inside, and now I feel like I can express my thoughts and emotions more honestly through my music. This album naturally reflects that growth,' he also added.
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