MONSTA X Kihyun praised 14-year-old Van Daniel's performance...To the point where I can't remember my young age (non-my boys)

Jul 13, 2025

MONSTA X Kihyun praised 14-year-old Van Daniel's performance...To the point where I can't remember my young age (non-my boys)
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14-year-old Van Daniel surprised MONSTA X with his skills that are not as old as him.

In the fourth episode of SBS' mega global boy group audition program 'B:MY BOYZ' (hereinafter 'Be My Boys') aired on the 12th, the 2nd round 13vs13 team death match stage in front of TOP Idol MONSTA X was unveiled.

The second round will be a team match between Maimonstars (William, Ikuto, Choi Yo-han, Yang Sung-hee, Hyo, Park Se-chan, Lee Yeon-tae, Kim Jeong-hoon, Lim Ji-hwan, Lee Jun-myung, Lee Yoon-sung, Seo Jun-hyuk, Bandaniel), Monsta B (Kim Bo-hyun, Stachai, Kai, Haruto, Ai, Moon Jae-il, Hwang Hee-woo, Yang Hyun-bin, Hiroto, Li Zwei, Park Jun-hyuk, Kang Jun-sung, Jangwon). The thrilling contest method in which only one team of TOP idol Monsta X Shownu, Kihyun, and Hyungwon choose to survive as "TOP PICK" through "Representational Song Match", "Vocal Match", and "Mega Performance Match" drew attention.




In response, B:GINNER (Beginners) who are about to perform on the stage practiced "really a lot in the back stage. be earnestly engaged in," he said with determination.

First of all, Maimonstars chose 'Love Killa' and Monsta B chose 'Shoot Out'. When the original artist MONSTA X asked about the highlights of the stage, My MONSTA X Lee Yun-seong replied, "I think the intro of 'Love Killa' is the most important thing." and Monsta B Moon Jae-il tried to make the feeling of 'Shoot Out' that many people love" he said. Prior to the stage, MONSTA X's Shownu cheered, saying, `HARUTO has a cute image, and I'm looking forward to seeing how he will pull off the sexy concept.' Kihyun showed his seniority by asking 'Love Killa' team to relax and 'Shoot Out' team to be powerful.

The MyMonstars team prepared for the stage of 'Love Killa' with Kim Jung-hoon as the leader of the hexagonal all-rounder who has been a trainee at a large agency. "If you tell me something you don't know, I'll imprint it on your head."," he said, expressing confidence. However, there was a crisis, with the intro center changing from Lee Yun-sung to Choi Yo-han and again to Lee Yeon-tae, and receiving harsh criticism during the interim inspection. In response, Kim Jung-hoon revealed his responsibility with tears, and William encouraged him by saying, `I will trust Kim Jung-hoon and follow him well.'




In the MonstaB team, Moon Jae-il, who said he was "confident in performance and dance", led the practice of 'Shoot Out'. He didn't hesitate to write for the members, saying, `I became a tiger teacher because I had to survive.' During the mid-term inspection, the masters praised "The energy that Moon Jae-il is dragging is so good," and Hiroto, who felt lacking, showed his passion by practicing until late at night even during the camp.

After the two teams' great performances, Monsta X Hyungwon praised the MyMonstaise team "(Ban Daniel's 14-year-old age) for producing a sexy atmosphere that I can't remember his young age" and gave feedback "However, it was regrettable that I felt a little more strength was added" Kihyun said "Lee Yeon-tae was blinded by the center."

Then, to MonstaB team, Kihyun thought "It's a stage that becomes ' as soon as it starts." It was a difficult song, so I felt like I was falling apart from the vocals or dance as I went back, but I liked how he shouted coolly even though he was out of tune." Especially "Jaeil Moon is so good as if he's doing his own thing."."




The second 'Vocal Match' stage was also performed. Lim Ji-hwan, Park Se-chan, Lee Jun-myeong, and Seo Jun-hyuk sang BTS's 『Spring Day』 in Maimonstars, while Li Ziwei, Park Jun-hyuk, Kang Jun-sung, and Jang Won sang DAY6's 『You Were Beautiful』 in Monsta B. Monsta X's main vocalist Kihyun expressed his excitement, saying, `I'm already looking forward to it because the members have good voices.'

The Maimonstars reinterpreted 'Spring Day' as a ballad-style fan song and introduced the motif, "I felt the fans' infinite love and unconditional love during the first round contest". Lee Jun-myung said, "I hope the chorus explodes."He expressed various opinions on the direction of the arrangement, even with the details of ". However, during the mid-term inspection, Master Jin-Ho pointed out that the setting of the song is a fan song, but if you look at the movement, it seems to be a friendship song, and another vocal master Yuju said that none of the lyrics of 'repeated 'I miss you' touched my heart. Let's sing it as if we were watching the music video." He taught the youngest Park Se-chan intensive coaching on empathy.

Monsta X and masters were also satisfied with the stage of 'Spring Day', which carefully harmonized with gratitude and love for fandom B:inUS (Venus). Kihyun "Lim Ji-hwan seemed to be very nervous in the beginning, but he was good at immersion in the second half. Lee Joon-myung looks like a professional singer by changing his voice tone to the song. Seo Jun-hyuk praised the soft and sophisticated falsetto processing, as well as high-pitched tones. Hyungwon "Park Se-chan's voice is an art. I want to work with you next time," he said, sending a love call. Master Hui also said, `I think I will become a great singer if I grow up well", acknowledging the potential and potential of B:GINNER.

In a warm atmosphere, the MONSTA B team prepared a stage of 'You Were Beautiful' amid tension. Attention is focusing on whether MONSTA B's vocals will be able to continue their praise.

With MonstaB vocal team's 'You Were Beautiful' and MonstaX's debut song 'Mega Performance Match' remaining, 'Be My Boys' has captured the hearts of B:inUS with another step up. The brilliant journey of 'Be My Boys' is drawing attention as the heat is increasing day by day.

'Be My Boys' airs every Saturday at 5:20 p.m. and is released worldwide through various OTT platforms such as Netflix, ABEMA, WeTV, and Rakuten Vicky. In particular, it has become a hot topic among global K-pop fans by recording the top 20 in China, Southeast Asian entertainment, and the top 20 in France in Rakuten Vicky.





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