MONSTA X Turns Up the Heat With Explosive ‘MAGIC’ Dance Practice Giving Fans Front-Row Look at Their Choreography [WATCH]

MONSTA X is giving fans a closer look at the choreography behind its latest comeback with a new fixed-camera dance practice video for “MAGIC”, the title track from the group’s latest EP, The Phase.

Unlike the fast cuts and changing camera angles typically used during music show performances, the fixed-camera format keeps all six members in view for the entire routine. The result is a performance that puts the focus squarely on synchronization, formations and the individual movements that can sometimes get lost in a heavily edited stage broadcast.

Throughout the video, MONSTA X moves through tightly coordinated formations while maintaining the track’s powerful energy. The choreography features sweeping arm movements reminiscent of a whirlwind, creating a visual connection to the song’s central theme while giving the routine a sense of continuous motion.

The members also transition between explosive sequences and smoother, more controlled movements, demonstrating the contrast built into the choreography.

A Different Way to Experience ‘MAGIC’

“MAGIC” was released on September 4 as the lead track from The Phase. The song centers on the feeling of being irresistibly drawn toward another person, comparing that attraction to being placed under a spell.

Musically, the track combines rhythmic guitar with a strong beat, while MONSTA X’s vocals and rap add the signature intensity that fans have come to associate with the group. At the same time, “MAGIC” takes a somewhat more polished and restrained approach compared with some of the group’s harder-hitting releases. That balance is reflected in the choreography.

The routine does not rely entirely on aggressive movements. Instead, the members alternate between powerful sections and moments that require greater control, allowing the choreography to mirror the song’s shifting mood.

The fixed-camera video makes those transitions especially easy to appreciate.

Fixed Camera Highlights Six-Member Synchronization

One of the biggest advantages of the dance practice format is the uninterrupted view of the entire group.

Rather than following individual members through close-ups, the camera remains in one position, allowing viewers to see how all six performers move together. Formation changes that might only appear for a few seconds during a televised performance can instead be followed from beginning to end.

For a veteran group such as MONSTA X, that attention to synchronization is particularly significant. The members have spent years developing a performance style built around strong group chemistry, and the new video puts that teamwork on full display.

The choreography’s sweeping movements and rapid formation changes also require the members to remain closely aligned throughout the performance. Even small differences in timing can become noticeable when the entire routine is visible in a single frame.

‘The Phase’ Makes a Strong Start

The dance practice arrives as The Phase continues its run following its September 4 release.

The EP made an early impact internationally, debuting at No. 6 on the Worldwide iTunes Albums chart. It also reached No. 1 on the iTunes K-pop Albums chart across 11 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil and Türkiye.

The title track has also translated its digital momentum into music-show success. “MAGIC” earned MONSTA X first place on KBS2’s Music Bank, adding another milestone to the group’s latest promotional cycle.

MONSTA X Keeps the Focus on Performance

With the new dance practice video, MONSTA X is offering fans something that traditional music show stages cannot always provide: an uninterrupted view of the complete performance.

There are no rapid edits or strategically timed close-ups to direct the viewer’s attention. Instead, the six members have to carry the routine together from start to finish.

That makes “MAGIC” less about one individual moment and more about the collective performance from the whirlwind-inspired arm movements to the precise formations and controlled transitions.

As The Phase continues to gain attention internationally, the fixed-camera version of “MAGIC” gives fans another reason to revisit the track and appreciate the amount of coordination behind MONSTA X’s latest stage.