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MONSTA X (몬스타엑스) is a six-member boy group under Starship Entertainment. Formed through the survival show NO.MERCY, and originally as seven, they debuted on May 14, 2015 with the mini album Trespass.
History[]
2019: Take.2 We Are Here, international activities, Follow : Find You, Wonho's departure[]
On January 20, it was reported that MONSTA X were preparing for comeback in February.[1] Starship confirmed the news on the 30th after announcing the group would appear on Idol Room ahead of promotions.[2] That same day, MONSTA X released a teaser video for their upcoming album titled Take.2 We Are Here to be released on February 18.[3]
The group released their fifth Japanese single "Shoot Out" on March 27. This was followed by their sixth single "Alligator" on June 12 and second Japanese album Phenomenon on August 21.
MONSTA X began their third world tour 'We Are Here' in Seoul on April 13. The tour concluded on September 4 following 23 shows in 20 cities.[4]
The group released their seventh mini album Follow : Find You on October 28.
On October 31, Starship announced Wonho's departure from MONSTA X as he wish to not cause trouble to the group following recent allegations surrounding him. Starship will continue to take legal action against the malicious claims.[5]
2022: I.M's departure from Starship Entertainment[]
On August 8, Starship Entertainment released a statement announcing that all of the members, except I.M, renewed their contracts. I.M decided to not renew his contract but he will continue to participate in the group's future plans.[6]
2023: Reason, first sub-unit[]
On December 11, 2022, MONSTA X announced that their 12th mini album, Reason, will be released on January 9, 2023.[7]
On May 3, Starship Entertainment confirmed that members Shownu and Hyungwon will form the group's first unit.[8] On June 28, they announced that Shownu X Hyungwon will make their debut with the mini album, The Unseen, on July 25.[9]
2025: Now Project Vol.1[]
On May 5, 2025, the group announced that they will be releasing their first digital album, Now Project Vol.1, on May 14.[10]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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| Shownu (셔누) | Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 2015–present |
| Minhyuk (민혁) | Sub Vocalist, Visual | 2015–present |
| Kihyun (기현) | Main Vocalist | 2015–present |
| Hyungwon (형원) | Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Visual, Center | 2015–present |
| Joohoney (주헌; Jooheon) | Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist | 2015–present |
| I.M (아이엠) | Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Maknae | 2015–present |
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| Wonho (원호) | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual | 2015–2019 |
Sub-units[]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Studio albums[]
Mini albums[]
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Remake albums[]
Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
OSTs[]
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Japanese[]
Studio albums[]
Singles[]
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Digital singles[]
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English[]
Studio albums[]
Digital singles[]
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Collaborations[]
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Concerts[]
Solo concerts[]
- MONSTA X The First Live 'X-Clan Origins' (2016)
- MONSTA X Live From Seoul With LUV (2020)
Asia tours[]
- 2025 MONSTA X Connect X (2025)[11]
Japan tours[]
- MONSTA X Japan 1st Live Tour 2018 "Piece" (2018)
World tours[]
- MONSTA X The First World Tour 'Beautiful' (2017)
- 2018 MONSTA X World Tour 'The Connect' (2018)
- 2019 MONSTA X World Tour 'We Are Here' (2019)
- 2022 MONSTA X "No Limit" World Tour (2022)
Fan concerts[]
- 2018 MONSTA X 3rd Official Fanclub MONBEBE Fan Concert "The Game : MX Kingdom" (2018)
- 2020 MONSTA X 4th Official Fanclub MONBEBE Fan Concert "MX Home Party" (2020)
- 2021 MONSTA X 5th Official Fanclub MONBEBE Fan Concert "MX University" (2021)
- 2022 MONSTA X 6th Official Fanclub MONBEBE Fan Concert "MX Agent" (2022)
- 2023 MONSTA X 7th Official Fanclub MONBEBE Fan Concert "MX Friends" (2023)
Concert participation[]
- Kpop.Flex 2022 (2022)
- Jeddah K-pop Festival (2022)[12]
- KAMP LA 2022 (2022)[13]
- Kamp Fest CDMX 2023 (2023)[14]
- KCON LA 2025 (2025)[15]
Fanmeetings[]
- 1st Picnic in Monbebe World (2016)
Filmography[]
Animations[]
- We Bare Bears (Cartoon Network, 2019) - cameo
Reality shows[]
- No.Mercy (Mnet, 2014-2015)
- Right Now! (1theK, 2016)
- Monsta X-Ray (JTBC2, 2017-2018)
- Monsta X's Puppy Day (TwoTuckGom, 2019)
- Monsta X's TwoTuckBebe Day (TwoTuckGom, 2020)
- Monsta X's on Vacation (KT Seezn, 2020)
- Monsta X's Newtroland (TwoTuckGom, 2020)
- Area 51: The Code (Universe, 2021)
Talk show appearances[]
- After School Club (Arirang TV, 2013–present) (eps. 161, 177, 213, 235, 259 and 290)
- Idol Room (JTBC, 2018–present) (eps. 24, 39 and 74)
- Weekly Idol (MBC Every 1, 2011–present) (eps. 200, 201, 216, 297, 348, 380, 395 and 431)
Endorsements[]
- LITMUS (2016–present)
- Great Ocean (2017)
- Kappa (2017)
- TONYMOLY (2018–present)
- Doota Duty Free (2019–present)
Awards and nominations[]
- Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Monsta X
Gallery[]
- Main article: MONSTA X/Gallery
Notes[]
- ↑ Only Shownu, I.M, and Hyungwon are featured in the song.
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: MONSTA X To Reportedly Make February Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: MONSTA X To Return To “Idol Room” for Upcoming Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: MONSTA X Announces “We Are Here” As They Kick Off Teasers For Comeback
- ↑ Allkpop: After 23 shows, MONSTA X successfully finishes their ‘WE ARE HERE’ world tour!
- ↑ Soompi: Wonho Leaves MONSTA X
- ↑ Soompi: 5 MONSTA X Members Renew Contracts With Starship + I.M To Leave Agency But Continue Group Activities
- ↑ @OfficialMonstaX on Twitter (December 11, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: MONSTA X’s Hyungwon And Shownu Confirmed To Debut As Group’s 1st-Ever Unit
- ↑ @OfficialMonstaX on Twitter (June 28, 2023)
- ↑ @OfficialMONSTAX on X (May 5, 2025
- ↑ @OfficialMONSTAX on X (May 15, 2025)
- ↑ @jeddahsuperdome on Twitter (June 21, 2022)
- ↑ Billboard: KAMP LA 2022 Enlists Monsta X, Kai, Jeon Somi & More for New U.S. K-Pop Festival
- ↑ @kampfestcdmx on Twitter (April 14, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: KCON LA 2025 Announces 2nd Lineup
Official links[]
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