MONSTA X (몬스타엑스) is a six-member boy group under Starship Entertainment. Formed through the survival show NO.MERCY, they originally debuted as a seven-member group 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]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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| Shownu (셔누) | Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 2015–present |
| Minhyuk (민혁) | Vocalist, Face of the Group | 2015–present |
| Kihyun (기현) | Main Vocalist | 2015–present |
| Hyungwon (형원) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual | 2015–present |
| Jooheon (주헌) | Main Rapper | 2015–present |
| I.M (아이엠) | Lead Rapper, Maknae | 2015–present |
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| Wonho (원호) | Lead Vocalist, Dancer, Visual, Center | 2015–2019 |
Discography
KoreanStudio albums
Mini albums
Digital singles
OSTs
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JapaneseStudio albums
Singles
EnglishStudio albums
Digital singles
Collaborations
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Filmography
Animations
- We Bare Bears (Cartoon Network, 2019) - cameo
Concerts
Japan tours
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)
Fanmeetings
- 1st Picnic in Monbebe World (2016)
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
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: [Breaking] Wonho Leaves MONSTA X
Official links
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