K Penny: The Unseen by Shownu x Hyungwon Album Review

Dear Pennies & Pens,

In this post, K Penny: The Unseen by Shownu x Hyungwon Album Review, I review The Unseen by Shownu x Hyungwon of MONSTA X.

As y’all know, I believe that MONSTA X are The Kings of K-Pop. I absolutely adore their music as I find it to be creative, original and refreshing.

The Unseen by Shownu x Hyungwon was released on July 25, 2023. This album is absolutely a masterpiece! I could never get tired of listening to it.

The Unseen by Shownu x Hyungwon. Image by LoudPen, CEO of ISLP, THE INKSPOT, LLC

My Thoughts on The Unseen by Shownu x Hyungwon

Starting with the title track Love Me A Little, this song features Shownu’s smooth vocals while also showcasing his range. In this song, Shownu goes from his lower register to upper register effortlessly. And then when you pair that with Hyungwon’s cool baritone, it’s just the chef’s kiss.

Written and produced by Hyungwon, Love Me A Little is a modern classic. Something about this song is special and memorable. I also love the guitar riffs at the end and the dance break that accompanies it.

Next is Love Therapy. With a rap from Hyungwon, this song is unforgettable. I just like the swag of this song. It’s so cool and fresh.

Love Therapy has a unique production that takes you on a journey. As the song plays, you’ll find yourself hearing different elements each time. I love it because it means the song never gets old or feels boring.

Shownu of MONSTA. Credit: Starship Entertainment

My Thoughts on The Unseen by Shownu x Hyungwon

Roll With Me – oh this song is swagged out. With a cool chorus and a dope beat, I have always adored this song.

Roll With Me was also written and produced by Hyungwon. I wanted to make sure I give him his due because he has become a phenomenal songwriter and producer. I really want him to work with Babyface so they can create some truly dope R&B.

Play Me is song number four. Once again, this song is just cool. I know I keep using that word but I’m having a hard time finding another word that describes Shownu and Hyungwon. The word “cool” is the definition of this subunit.

I also like the swag that you find in Play Me. It definitely has its own personality and color. I like this song because the beat and the lyrics flow together seamlessly.

Hyungwon of MONSTA X. Credit: Starship Entertainment

My Thoughts on The Unseen by Shownu x Hyungwon

Last but not least is Slow Dance. I love this song now although I’ll admit that certain elements threw me off when I first heard it. It was the “ding” noise that you can hear throughout the song. I thought it was kind of random and unnecessary. But now I love it.

Slow Dance is a sweet and romantic song. Written by Brother Su (who is good friends with MONSTA X), it’s absolutely a song created by a man in love. Brother Su recently got married and I’m sure his lovely bride was the inspiration behind this song.

Slow Dance is simply charming. It’s the perfect ending to an already flawless album. Honestly, The Unseen is in my top five albums for 2023 releases. It’s just an incredible album.