'Belief and listen' MONSTA X (MONSTA X: Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, IM) will make a grand comeback with their mini album 'The X' on September 1.
The agency Starship Entertainment surprised fans by unveiling a coming soon video for the new album 'The X' through MONSTA X's official social media channels on the 27th.
The released video begins with a flip clock scene symbolically representing MONSTA X's time leading up to their 10th anniversary from 2015 to 2025.
Next, vibrant graphics and sensory objects utilizing the number 10 and the unknown variable 'X' rapidly unfold, providing a powerful immersive experience. At the end of the video, the album title 'The X' and the release date of September 1 appear together, drawing fervent reactions from global fans. Additionally, the inserted phrase 'DO WHAT I WANT' further stimulated fans' curiosity and heightened their expectations for the comeback.
Previously, even during their hiatus, MONSTA X has consistently expressed their desire for team activities and musical cravings through various solo, unit, and self-content activities. In particular, Jooheon, who has played a pivotal role in guiding MONSTA X's musical direction, expressed confidence at a free fan event after his military discharge, saying, "I have prepared a weapon to help MONSTA X once again take the lead in K-pop, so you can expect a lot."
Moreover, in their recently held complete performance celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, '2025 MONSTA X CONNECT X,' MONSTA X first unveiled a track from their new album 'The X,' titled 'Fire & Ice,' which is a self-composed song by Hyungwon. This song, which fully captures the charm of all six members, raises anticipation for the album's high level of completion.
As MONSTA X, which has established a unique presence in the K-pop scene, prepares for their comeback, attention is drawn not only from fans but also from the public, wondering what kind of music and energy they will deliver through their new album 'The X.'
Meanwhile, MONSTA X is set to release their mini album 'The X' on September 1 and will embark on full-scale activities.
[Photo] Captured from MONSTA X's official social media video / Starship Entertainment
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