The group Monsta X (MONSTA X) will take part in the United States' largest year-end festival, the Jingle Ball Tour.
Monsta X recently lifted two trophies, including the AAA History of K-pop, at the 10th Asia Artist Awards 2025 (hereafter "10th AAA 2025"), proving the poise of a group in their 10th year since debut, and riding that momentum they will heat up the U.S. mainland. They departed for New York, U.S., today (the 11th) to attend the 2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour (hereafter "Jingle Ball Tour"), which starts at Madison Square Garden in New York on the 12th (local time), continues at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on the 15th, Capital One Arena in Washington on the 16th, and Kaseya Center in Miami on the 20th.
The "Jingle Ball Tour" is a major festival hosted annually by iHeartRadio, the largest media group in the United States, touring major U.S. cities at year-end, and has featured many globally beloved artists. In particular, the New York leg this year includes artists such as Ed Sheeran, Rene Rapp, Conan Gray and Alex Warren on the lineup. We highlighted the expectation points for Monsta X's stage, which announced their fourth overall Jingle Ball Tour appearance and promised a hot year-end.
# "AAA History of K-pop" win → fourth Jingle Ball Tour...the prowess of a 10-year debut "K-pop representative"
Monsta X will fully demonstrate the composure and poise befitting a "K-pop representative" at the Jingle Ball Tour. Before departing, Monsta X solidified their unrivaled status on their 10th anniversary by winning the AAA Best Artist and AAA History of K-pop at the 10th AAA 2025. After first joining the Jingle Ball Tour in 2018 as the first K-pop group to do so, Monsta X announced their fourth overall appearance in 2019, 2021 and this year, and with this year marking their 10th debut anniversary, they are expected to captivate audiences with veteran-level stage command. Having proven their "trusted-listen performance" presence through solid live skills and powerful performances, Monsta X is expected to deliver an unforgettable stage to global fans at this concert and form an even stronger bond.
# "Baby Blue" live revealed for the first time...proof of an infinite spectrum
The highlight of this Jingle Ball Tour is undoubtedly the U.S. digital single "baby blue" being performed for the first time live. Monsta X will reveal the live performance of "baby blue," which drew focused attention from major overseas outlets such as Forbes in the U.S. and NME in the U.K. immediately after its release in November. Through this stage, Monsta X will show a different side from their signature strong and powerful performances, offering a reversal charm with an emotional and soft atmosphere. Attention is focused on this new charm that will enthrall the audience with a year-end mood.
# a presence that will decorate major U.S. cities...reconfirming global influence
Starting in New York and sweeping through Philadelphia, Washington and Miami, Monsta X will showcase an unmatched presence across major cities on the U.S. East Coast. Having steadily maintained activities and built a solid fandom in the U.S. and worldwide, Monsta X is expected to once again demonstrate their global strength by captivating each city through this Jingle Ball Tour. Also, with the new world tour The X : NEXUS scheduled to take place at Seoul KSPO DOME for three days from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 next year, this tour is expected to act as a catalyst to preheat the excitement for the world tour.
Earlier, Monsta X released the mini album The X in September and achieved the milestone of entering the Billboard 200 at No. 31, marking the first time a Korean album has entered that chart. At the same time, they entered multiple charts such as World Albums, Independent Albums, Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales and Billboard Artist 100, proving their unwavering global influence. Against the backdrop of worldwide interest, Monsta X, who are appearing on the Jingle Ball Tour, will heat up the United States with a hotter-than-ever stage.
Monsta X will continue the Jingle Ball Tour in New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Miami through the 20th.
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