MONSTA X: A busy year, with a lot of success

Group MONSTA X has shown the true value of a “growing artist” with international activities in various fields in 2021.

MONSTA X, which has been able to juggle group and individual activities this year, has been instrumental in entertaining fans around the world by successfully completing the recent “Jingle Ball” tour and overseas promotions as well as album releases in South Korea and abroad despite the pandemic.

MONSTA X achieved remarkable results releasing a total of six albums during the year. In Japan, it topped the Oricon and Tower Record charts with his single “WANTED” and its third album “FLAVORS OF LOVE“, and in Korea he showed its popularity by regularly breaking its own records with its mini-albums “ONE OF A KIND” and “NO LIMIT“.

In particular, MONSTA X has fully demonstrated its presence as a producer through “ONE OF A KIND” and “NO LIMIT“. JOOHEON participated in the title work “Rush hour” after his work on “Gambler”, while HYUNGWON and I.M also showed a wider musical spectrum, with “Secrets (시크릿)“, “Rotate (로테이트)“, “Mercy (머시)“, “Autobahn (아우토반)“. In addition, while performing his military service, SHOWNU was regularly mentioned in the choreography and highlights of “Rush hour“.

Being an album with constant musical effort, MONSTA X won five awards in music shows for the first time during the promotional activities of “Rush hour“, surprising K-pop fans with even limitless possibilities in his seventh year of its career.

In addition to the album, MONSTA X has taken on new challenges for fans who cannot see them more often than before due to the pandemic. MINHYUK, HYUNGWON and JOOHEON, who have been the sole hosts of Naver NOW’s “Vogue Ship Show” for over a year (since 2020), have been selected as DJs for MBC’s “Idol Radio Season 2”, while KIHYUN and I.M became the hosts of “Late Night Idol”. With the exception of SHOWNU, who is absent due to his military service, it is unusual for everyone in a band to serve as DJs and hosts.

Additionally, MINHYUK fulfilled his dream of appearing as a regular entertainment star, as the MC of season 2 of MBC’s “Back to Idol”, while HYUNGWON also performed in his first movie soundtrack “Picture” also having the role of Yohan in the drama “Fly again“. Additionally, I.M showed his charm as a musician, entering the national music charts with his debut solo album “DUALITY” and topping the global iTunes daily album chart.

Through active communication, the domestic and foreign fandom of MONSTA X grew stronger. Regarding their accomplishments, Forbes, an American business magazine, said, “2021 is a successful year for MONSTA X,” adding, “They have posted up to 16 different songs on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart this year. . The MONSTA X fandom has joined forces to return to the current rankings, even with some songs released years ago,” congratulating the MONBEBE (name of the fan club).

MONSTA X has met fans on various channels, but haven’t forgotten their main job, music. In addition to the national album, MONSTA X, which released the US single “ONE DAY“, recently left for the United States on a tour to promote the English album “THE DREAMING” and the “Jingle Ball” tour.

As if to prove their continued global interest, MONSTA X has been on the Billboard 200 chart for two consecutive weeks with “The dreaming” and ranked among “Current Best Selling Albums”, “Independent Albums”, “Billboard Trend” and ” Top Triller US Weekly “.

Through its agency Starship Entertainment, MONSTA X is pleased to end 2021 with pleasant results. Taking this opportunity, the group would like to say thank you to MONBEBE around the world for their overwhelming love and support.