A simple but powerful “coming soon” teaser.
MONSTA X has officially kicked off the hype by dropping a mysterious YouTube Short. The video features a black “X” emerging from the back of the screen, then transitioning into a white version with an explosive impact. The visual is clean, intense, and highly stylized, simple, yet striking enough to signal an imminent comeback. The phrase “MONSTA X coming soon” moves closer and closer until it fills the screen.
The use of the “X”, the group’s emblem, is a strong visual cue: both a graphic signature and a symbol of the present moment (“right now, it’s MONSTA X”). The black-and-white contrast hints at a tension between mystery and revelation. The slow motion building up to the explosion creates a visual and emotional crescendo, as if the group’s universe is about to unfold.
In the post, MONSTA X revealed the official comeback date: September 1, 2025. A simple announcement with no additional context, but one that confirms the long-awaited return of the six active members: SHOWNU, MINHYUK, KIHYUN, HYUNGWON, JOOHONEY, and I.M.
The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for MONSTA X. Several members, JOOHONEY (January), KIHYUN (February), and HYUNGWON (May), recently completed their mandatory military service. Adding to that, their compilation “Now Project Vol. 1” released in May celebrated ten years of the group’s journey, followed by their “Connect X” concert in Seoul this July. This upcoming comeback, with all members reunited, represents a true rebirth that fans have been waiting for.
Though minimal, the teaser reveals nothing about the musical style or concept of the comeback. Still, the powerful “X” visual and the explosion suggest something intense, possibly a dramatic blend of genres like EDM and hip-hop, or a bold, cinematic, high-energy single, in line with some of their past major releases.
On September 1, 2025, MONSTA X will officially return with a new project: a bold, black-to-white visual symbolizing rebirth and intensity. With the final explosion of the “X,” a whole new aesthetic and musical promise is born. After a busy stretch of solo projects, military discharges, and a milestone anniversary, this comeback is shaping up to be nothing short of monumental.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS MONSTA X
