Monsta X 'MAGIC' MV behind-the-scenes: "Money copying is the best magic"

A making-of video capturing the behind-the-scenes footage of the music video shoot for Monsta X's new song 'MAGIC' has been released. The video features various episodes from the filming process, candid conversations between the members, and the overall atmosphere on set.

"Money copying is the best magic" — Superpowers the members dream of

In the video, the members discussed the concept of "magic" in relation to the song title 'MAGIC.' Noting that the music video concept revolves around being magical entities that leave charm in their wake, the members were asked what they would do if they could actually perform magic.

While some members mentioned abilities like tireless stamina or immunity to illness, the most realistic and honest answers emerged. The members gave playful reactions, suggesting "copying money" would make everyone happy, with one even jokingly stating, "I'm not greedy, just exactly 100 billion won worth of money would be fine.'

"The most difficult choreography" — Hardships and episodes from the set

The music video shoot required significant physical strength due to the high-difficulty choreography and direction. The members noted the difficulty of the dance, saying, "It was truly the hardest thing we've ever done," while also expressing satisfaction with the results, stating, "But I think it came out looking cool.'

Specific anecdotes from the set were also revealed. During filming, the crew used a metal bench; when Minhyuk fell and pressed the bench with his thumb, the metal actually bent. This led to reactions from the crew such as, "Minhyuk hyung's attribute has definitely changed to stone." Additionally, when filming scenes where large groups run simultaneously, they shared the difficulty of timing, noting how scary it was to suddenly move horizontally while others were running vertically. Regarding scenes requiring a full sprint, they expressed the physical toll, noting it was a situation where they "couldn't reach it unless we sprint.'

From challenge choreography to 'MZ-style selfies,' the cheerful atmosphere on set

The video captures various moments of the members enjoying themselves during breaks. In particular, they added vitality to the set by performing challenge-style choreography, including the 'King Kong Dance,' 'Kong Kong Dance,' and 'KiiiKiii Dance.' The members introduced these as "one of the best challenges of the year," maintaining the playful mood.

Furthermore, the video captures natural moments during waiting times, such as taking trendy 'MZ-style selfies' or naming dolls. Playful conversations were recorded as they suggested various names for the dolls, such as 'Jumani,' 'Gasoline,' and 'Topia.' During this process, the members joked around, saying, "It's even more annoying because it fits so vaguely.'