9 Moments In Monsta X’s ‘Shoot Out’ Video I Can’t Stop Thinking About

The seven members of K-pop sort Monsta X don't simply ask for your attention; they demand it. Their latest single, "Shoot Out," is no exception. It's loud and aggressive — reminiscent of the septet's earlier work on songs like "Trespass" — with a thundering beat, slick pop-rock chorus, and sensual visual. And it's been stuck in my head since it dropped last week.


"Walker walker walker growling" is exceedingly catchy, OK?


"Shoot Out" is the bombastic lead single off the group's sophomore album, Take.1 Are You There?, and its striking visual hints at themes of darkness and light. The sumptuous music video also highlights what makes Monsta X one of the more compelling acts in K-pop at the moment: their duality. They're equal parts dangerous and playful with an in-your-face energy that refuses to be disregarded.


They serve angst with chokers, harnesses, faux eyebrow rings, and smoldering stares, while wearing unbuttoned coveralls (sans undershirts, hallelujah) and magically shaking their exposed pecs in a way that I didn't think was humanly possible.


Seriously. What sorcery is this, Shownu?


The categorize is composed of charismatic rappers Jooheon and I.M and vocalists Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Hyungwon, and Kihyun (who fully owns the hook on "Shoot Out"). And here they are on the way to my funeral soon after fully wrecking me with Wonho's lip ring chain and that gyrating hip choreography:


From left to right: Jooheon, Hyungwon, Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Wonho, and I.M


And because I love to suffer, here are just a couple of of the moments I can't stop thinking about from the "Shoot Out" music video:

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  Hyungwon sitting on his throne
  
  
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  Gorgeously lit and artfully styled, Hyungwon's throne room is the video's most alluring set piece. It also cooperates with the that he looks like actual royalty. Here's hoping that berry lip tint is piece of the official Tonymoly x Monsta X collab.
  
  
  
  
  





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  Wonho's lip ring
  
  
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  I feel so personally attacked by this jewelry. First Baekhyun, right now Wonho?! Rude.
  
  
  
  
  





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  Kihyun in the center
  
  
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  It's what he deserves soon after serving on that hook. Also, this BDSM-lite decorating is something only Monsta X can convincingly pull off. These stylists deserve a raise.
  
  
  
  
  





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  Minhyuk in the shadows
  
  
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  the complete concept of the music video plays with shadow and light; some scenes are overexposed, while others are bathed in darkness. Visually, it's not an easy aesthetic to pull off, nevertheless the director does a solid job of making it all cohesive. And it's fun to be able to see the group's resident mood-maker, Minhyuk, get a little bit moody.
  
  
  
  
  





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  Jooheon in back of bars
  
  
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  Not that I condone censoring Jooheon's spitfire verses, however the man looks really good in a muzzle. Honestly, these gentlemen all need to be locked up soon after this video.
  
  
  
  
  





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  Shownu's entrance
  
  
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  Excuse me, sir. Who gave you permission to enter a room like this?
  
  
  
  
  





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  All of the mesh
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Are Monsta X single-handedly saving the mesh fabric industry? Response The reply is yes.
  
  
  
  
  





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  I.M's "pop pop pop"
  
  
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  The rap line's growls and confident ad libs are wonderful while in the song, however youngest member I.M's swagger is so undeniably effortless.
  
  
  
  
  





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  This move
  
  
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  What else is there to mention? Monsta X is out here in leather, mesh, and chains serving disco moves. Monbebes (their fans) are so lucky.