MONSTA X
MONSTA X celebrated its 9th anniversary.
MONSTA X, which debuted on May 14, 2015, celebrated its 9th anniversary today, distinguishing itself in various fields and presenting itself as a “versatile” group.
The celebration was posted on MONSTA X‘s official SNS on the 14th at midnight with the words “240514 MONSTA X DEBUT 9TH ANNIVERSARY WELCOME PARTY“. The group proved their global popularity by dominating the real-time trend of X (formerly Twitter) as a celebratory hashtag for fans around the world.
MONSTA X leader SHOWNU said through his agency Starship Entertainment, “It’s meaningful and grateful to be able to celebrate the 9th anniversary with the MONBEBEs (official name of the fan club). It’s a moment where I sense that the nine years we have accumulated are precious thanks to the members who have relied on each other for support,” adding, “MINHYUK, KIHYUN, HYUNGWON and JOOHEON, who are currently serving in the military, will return in good health and will show you a lot of new and cool things MONSTA X. Look forward to the 10th anniversary of MONSTA X.
The adjective not to be missed to define MONSTA X, which has broken its own career record every year since its debut in 2015 and shows the standard of “growth in stages” is “Master of performance that one listens to listens to in who we trust.”
In the past, MINHYUK expressed its growth during the press conference of the “MONSTA X World Tour” in 2018, saying: “If you compare MONSTA X to a tree, it continued to be a seedling, a stem, and now it it is a seedling again. (proof that it is renewing itself)” Six years later, MONSTA X, which celebrated its ninth anniversary since its debut on May 14, 2024, has become a “deep-rooted tree” which does not waver even when serving in the army, and has become a large tree bearing the fruits of MONBEBEs of different colors and flavors.
SHOWNU performed as a special guest on “Fuerza Bruta” in November last year, confirming his passion by giving a different appearance. In response, SHOWNU played the character “Anatole”, an irresistibly charming soldier, in the musical comedy “Great Comet“, which runs from March 26 to June 16, carrying out the work with a high level of completion although this is his first musical.
I.M. proved his solo power by releasing his third mini album “OFF THE BEAT” after reporting his activities this year through his digital single “SLOWLY” released in January, and will continue his tour in 18 cities in 10 countries with the tour worldwide. “I.M WORLD TOUR 2024 Off The Beat” which will start at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on May 25 and 26.
Meanwhile, to celebrate MONSTA X‘s 9th anniversary with fans, the 9th anniversary live will be held on the official YouTube channel at 7 p.m. KST today, and members MINHYUK, KIHYUN, HYUNGWON, and JOOHEON are currently serving in the military.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS MONSTA X
