MONSTA X member Shownu drew global attention after receiving a shout-out from U.S. singer-songwriter Teddy Swims.
On the 25th, the official SNS of U.S. music outlet Billboard posted a reaction video by the original artist Teddy Swims to Shownu's cover of "Bad Dreams."
In the video, Teddy Swims watched Shownu's cover of "Bad Dreams," which Shownu recently performed on the YouTube channel "KBS Kpop" web variety show "Limousine Service." He repeatedly expressed admiration for Shownu, who cleanly handled high notes with a sweet falsetto, and drew attention with rich reactions such as humming along to Shownu's delicate ending vocalizations.
Earlier, Teddy Swims had first responded with a comment saying "Wow !!!!" on a fan-edited video of Shownu's "Bad Dreams" cover. Through Billboard's SNS this time, Teddy Swims additionally released the reaction video, watching Shownu's cover and offering direct praise.
Through "Limousine Service," Shownu performed a variety of songs live, including "Bad Dreams," MONSTA X's "Catch Me Now" and "GOT MY NUMBER," and Hwang Garam's "I Am a Firefly," drawing attention for his strong vocal ability that crosses genres. Teddy Swims' consecutive shout-outs have further heated responses from music fans at home and abroad.
Shownu, leader of MONSTA X, has elevated the group's musical completeness with steady vocals amid the team's signature powerful performances. He has proven a wide spectrum through webtoon and drama OST singing, as well as musical and unit Shownu X Hyungwon activities.
Known for his distinct sense of variety that earned him the nickname "laughing king," Shownu is currently active as a fixed MC of the web variety show "No Pogi." Having recently completed comeback activities successfully with MONSTA X's new song "N the Front," expectations are growing for the future moves of the "all-around artist" Shownu, who is expanding his presence on and off stage.
MONSTA X, which includes Shownu, recently concluded activities for the mini album "THE X" and is meeting fans through various domestic and international activities.
[Photo] Billboard official SNS capture.
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