about MONSTA X (K-POP) - 소소한 이야기들

 1. Introduce MONSTA X

A 6-member boy group from Starship Entertainment, which debuted on May 14, 2015.The group name combines "MON" (my) [5] + "STA" (star) + "X" (unknown existence), meaning "monsters who will conquer K-POP." Following the first generation of Shinhwa and the second generation of 2PM, it is taking over the title of the third generation beast idol.

2. Features

It is a group that has risen step by step while maintaining a dynamic stage and a strong concept since its debut. It has steadily gained popularity through DRAMARAMA, Shoot Out, and Love Killa, and has continued to renew its career high with its 10th mini album No Limit in 2021, its 7th year since its debut, and its 11th mini album SHAPE of LOVE in 2022. The title songs of the album, Rush Hour and LOVE, are self-composed songs by members Jooheon, and Hyungwon and I.M. participate in writing/composing a number of songs, and the participation of the members is increasing as their careers increase. The 11th mini album SHAPE of LOVE topped the worldwide iTunes album chart, and the music video of the title song LOVE ranked first in YouTube trends worldwide and third in Korea. In 2023, in its ninth year since its debut, the 12th mini album REASON has entered the top 100 of Melon's daily and weekly charts for the first time since its debut, as well as career high. In addition, all of the tracks entered the top 200 daily charts.Thirteen male trainees competed through the survival program NO.MERCY, which aired before their debut, and seven of them finally survived became MONSTA X, and they made their official debut through M Countdown on May 14, 2015.Since then, he has been continuously active to the point where there is almost no break, on average, he makes a comeback in Korea about twice a year, and he has not stopped performing individual activities such as domestic concerts, overseas tours, and various entertainment shows between album releases. Currently, there are nine full-length albums (five in Korea, two in the U.S., two in Japan, and 11 in Korea), and dozens of digital singles, OSTs, and collaboration albums released in Korea, the U.S., and Japan.He is also a Korean idol who recognizes more in the U.S. All ABOUT LUV, released in February 2020, entered the Billboard 200 at number five, and ranked 84th and 53rd in "Top Album Sales" and "Top Current Album Sales", respectively. The second full-length U.S. album, THE DREAMING, released in December 2021, also topped the "Favorite New Music" category in the second week of December. In addition, he was the first K-pop group to participate in the Jingle Ball tour, the largest year-end show in the United States, three times in a row.He is a welcome guest in various entertainment shows because the chemistry between the members is so good and he is famous for "not taking it out" on the show. In fact, there is a saying that "MONSTA X is the production team's pick." Following MONSTA X-RAY Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3, which were exclusive entertainment shows with all members, the friendship and chemistry between the members were particularly well revealed. Individual activities by members are also active, and all members worked as DJs in 2021, starting with leader Shownu, who has been loved in various entertainment shows since his debut. Following Minhyuk's Vogue Show, which was the first solo DJ, Hyungwon & Jooheon played in IDOL RADIO and Kihyun & I.M played in Late Night Idol Season 2. In 2022, Minhyuk's Vogue Show [14] and Kihyun's 'play!' will continue DJ activities.

3. Love for fans

His love for fans is so great that he is nicknamed Monsujong X (Choi Soo-jong + Monsta X). A group that stands out as they want to know their fans' tastes, know them well, and try to match them. As above, it is customary (?) to shout "I love you MONBEBE!" in each acceptance speech, so fans joke that they are sad when they don't shout (rarely). January 31st, 2021. I'm going to SeoulShownu finished his acceptance speech without shouting "I love you MONBEBE" at the grand prize, but shortly afterwards, he came to the official Twitter page and shouted "I love you MONBEBE."[MONBEBE are complaining that they are busy picking up rice cakes because MONSTA X's activities are enormous and the members have a lot of communication.In particular, Universe content and overseas interview videos are often released long after filming, so it is impossible to predict when and what content will be released.

4. a talented musician

It is also famous as a group without a dance hole. In addition to Shownu, the main dancer, and Hyungwon, the lead dancer, who has unspeakable skills, the rest of the members are also misunderstood as dancer positions because they are all good at dancing. Starting with Shownu and Hyungwon, the lead dancer of the dance line, I.M. and Minhyuk, who make good choreography points and expressions, Jooheon, who exudes intense energy with dance, and Kihyun, the main vocalist in charge of MONSTA X's choreography, show their overall harmony on stage.There are a total of three lyricist/composer members, starting with Jooheon, who has self-written songs from his debut album, and I.M. and Hyungwon, and all three have self-written songs from Fatal Love, the third full-length album released in 2020. The three have quite different writing/composition styles, and according to Kihyun's interpretation of the three writing/composition styles, Jooheon is energetic, I.M. feels depressed but sexy, and Hyungwon feels desperate mixed with anger. Please refer to Kihyun's comments here. For reference, since 2021, Jooheon has been recognized for his skills by producing, writing, and composing a total of three title songs, including Gambler, Rush Hour, and LOVE.