"The release of 'Believe And Listen', the full album by MONSTA X (Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, IM), is just one day away.
According to their agency, Starship Entertainment, MONSTA X will release their digital album 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' on the 14th at noon across various music streaming platforms, coinciding with their 10th anniversary of debut.
This album is MONSTA X's first full album in about four years since they released their mini album 'One Of A Kind' in June 2021. Beginning with the enlistment of leader Shownu in 2021, MONSTA X entered a military hiatus, and today (the 13th), they have reunited as a full group with the return of member Hyungwon.
As the anticipation among fans who have longed for all six members of MONSTA X reaches its peak, the expectations for the digital album 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' have been highlighted.
▲ At this moment, the voice of the complete MONSTA X
'NOW PROJECT vol.1' includes a total of 10 tracks, featuring representative title songs and inclusion tracks released between 2021 and 2023. The voices of leader Shownu, who could not participate in albums during this period due to military service, and the matured voices of the five remaining members are expected to provide a fresh resonance distinct from the original songs.
As fans continue to speculate on what songs will be included, this album contains title tracks 'Rush Hour', 'LOVE', and 'Beautiful Liar', along with inclusion tracks that deeply resonate with fans. The members will again sing about the time they have proven their existence on stage, in music, and alongside fans with the full voice of MONSTA X, chronicling it as a 'present tense'.
▲ All 10 tracks participated... 'Self-produced idol' MONSTA X
This album is a collection of MONSTA X's musical growth and also serves as another meaningful record reborn through the members' fingertips. All 10 tracks included are those in which the members personally participated in the production process, including writing, composing, and arranging, thus holding deep meaning in themselves.
From energetic disco funk tracks to emotional pieces characterized by warm melodies and piano lines, the diverse songs born from the members' hands will be newly reinterpreted through this album. The familiar yet deepened sound and expression are expected to once again prove MONSTA X's true worth.
'10th anniversary' MONSTA X is just beginning... The signal flare for taking over K-pop
'NOW PROJECT vol.1'. As can be seen from the album title, this album serves as a signal flare announcing MONSTA X's future activities. Prior to their full group return, the members have actively engaged in various activities both separately and together, completing their warm-up and consistently showing their longing and confidence for being a 'full group' through various broadcasts and content.
In particular, Jooheon, often referred to as the steering wheel of MONSTA X's music, raised fans' expectations during his enlistment celebration fan event by saying, "I have prepared the weapon for MONSTA X to once again set the standards in K-pop, so feel free to have high expectations." Additionally, in the recent original content 'Mon Eat It All', the five members, excluding Hyungwon, showcased their delightful sense of entertainment, further amplifying the anticipation for their full group activities.
MONSTA X will release 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' at noon on the 14th, and at 7 p.m., they will conduct a full group live broadcast celebrating their 10th anniversary on their official YouTube channel. The members will gather together to commemorate their 10th anniversary and the full group reunion, making the day even more special through real-time communication with MONBEBEs (the official fan club name).
Thus, 'NOW PROJECT vol.1', releasing on the 10th anniversary everyone has been waiting for, is not merely a simple reflection. It signifies the beginning of MONSTA X's decisive steps toward leaping into the K-pop scene once again, using the past 10 years as a stepping stone. Expectations are gathering for the new chapter they will chart starting with 'NOW PROJECT vol.1'.
Meanwhile, MONSTA X's digital album 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' will be available on various music streaming sites at noon on the 14th.
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