I.M. is ready to talk about love. The MONSTA X maknae is opening up about the love songs in his upcoming EP ‘OVERDRIVE’. In addition to that, the “God Damn” rapper revealed what he looks for in a person.
I.M. Explains Why ‘OVERDRIVE’ Features So Many Love Songs
Im Changkyun recently collaborated with Cosmopolitan Korea for the magazine’s June issue. In addition to the photo shoot, I.M. sat down for an interview and discussed the songs in his new EP. When it was brought up that ‘OVERDRIVE’ is mostly love songs, I.M. pointed out that it is unavoidable.
“I think love is just something you can’t help, that passes by, that floats by, that you send off. That’s also similar to my personality,” he said.
During the interview, it was mentioned that love is “a greater force that drives artists to create and sing.” I.M. quickly agreed saying, “To add to that, I think of love as uniqueness. Uniqueness that does not change even as time goes by and locations change.”
So what is it that Im Changkyun loves about people? The “Happy To Die” rapper says that his likes are complicated.
“I don’t hold on to people who leave, but I also kind of block people who come,” he said.
I.M. explained, “I don’t like shallow people. As you talk to someone, can’t you feel their depth? I like people with depth. Even if they’re swayed momentarily on the surface, I believe that depth doesn’t change.”
He then confirmed with a laugh that he has a lot of deep thoughts. “Me? I’m not a shallow person,” I.M. said.
As for fans who are struggling to find love, Im Changkyun had some interesting advice.
“Real love does not isolate. It connects us. So even if it’s hard, please love,” he said. “Even if the target is not necessarily a lover, it’s good even if it’s ‘stanning.’ Love connects you with the world.”
I.M. is currently preparing for his first solo album ‘OVERDRIVE’ which will be released on June 23, 2023.