An “X” that grows even stronger after a decade.
On July 27, South Korean group MONSTA X released a mysterious teaser titled “[COMING SOON] MONSTA X MINI ALBUM ‘THE X'” on its social media accounts and official YouTube channel. The clip not only teases their upcoming mini album, scheduled for September 1, 2025, but also marks a major milestone: the group’s 10th anniversary.
The video opens with an old calendar, showing 2015, the year they debuted, which then flips to 2025. This symbolic transition is followed by two crystal glasses clinking together, a simple yet powerful image that celebrates a decade of history, music, and passion.
What follows is a fast-paced, almost hypnotic montage where the letter “X” appears in countless forms: in flames, as an X-ray, in photo negative, in a plate of food, or even formed by a chewing gum stretching from the sole of a shoe. Each creative “X” visual reinforces the connection between the group’s name and the Roman numeral X = 10.
This accumulation of visual symbols highlights the concept of the upcoming mini album: an artistic and stylized retrospective of the group’s identity, while also hinting at a new chapter. MONSTA X appears ready to honor its past while boldly stepping into the future.
The teaser ends with a large central “X”, accompanied by the message: “MONSTA X MINI ALBUM, 2025.09.01 COMING SOON,” with the words “MONSTA X, THE X” at its center. A bold signature that signals a long-awaited and symbolic return, one that represents growth, evolution, and staying true to their roots.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS MONSTA X
