Watch the intense choreography and dark visual concepts that bring the track to life: Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI 'Monster' MV YouTube · SMTOWN
: The song is a "Monster" of genres, blending deep, blaring beats with trap elements and a surprising, retro dubstep influence. This gives the track an industrial, "demented" edge compared to previous "Velvet" tracks like "Psycho". [AUDIO] IRENE & SEULGI (RED VELVET) 'Monster'
The track is best enjoyed alongside its visual performance. The choreography includes a striking "creepy creature" starting formation and intense interactive movements that maximize the unit's chemistry. Watch the intense choreography and dark visual concepts
"Monster" by (Red Velvet) is a bold, dark-pop track that marked a sharp departure from the group's typical sound, leaning heavily into aggressive R&B and dubstep. Critics and listeners largely agree that while the track excels in atmosphere and vocal delivery, its experimental production can be polarizing. Production & Sound Analysis Production & Sound Analysis : Reviewers from Rolling
: Reviewers from Rolling Stone India praised the track as one of the most standout singles of 2020 for its "fascinating use of dark pop". Others found the "sexy and slightly terrifying" energy to be a refreshing shift for the duo.