'Reliable-listen performance' Monsta X (MONSTA X) successfully completed their fourth 'Jingle Ball tour,' once again reaffirming their global standing.
Monsta X concluded the final performance of the '2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour' at Kaseya Center in Miami on the 20th (local time), marking the end of this tour's schedule.
They toured four cities — starting in New York on the 12th, Philadelphia on the 15th, Washington, D.C., on the 16th, and Miami on the 20th — captivating local audiences at each stage with Monsta X's distinctive energy. On a tour that featured global artists such as Ed Sheeran, Conan Gray and Zara Larsson, Monsta X clarified their presence on the global stage with a more defined musical color and highly polished performances.
Opening the stage with the title track 'N the Front' from their mini album THE X, released last September, Monsta X drew enthusiastic responses by adding dynamic performances over intense bass and electronic sounds. The members' perfect synchronization on stage revealed the group's depth on their 10th anniversary and focused attention at the venue, adding to the festival atmosphere.
A diverse musical spectrum also stood out during this tour. They premiered the U.S. digital single 'baby blue,' released last month, presenting a different charm with more delicate vocals and an emotional atmosphere, and increased the concert's immersion with a sensuous standing-mic performance of 'MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT,' the title track of their first full-length U.S. album.
In particular, during the 'SOMEONE'S SOMEONE' performance, mass singing and cheers continued, demonstrating Monsta X's global popularity, and not only fans but also audience members waved their hands above their heads, creating a unifying stage that completed the warm year-end atmosphere. Monsta X then reversed the mood with 'Do What I Want,' overwhelming the venue and leaving a strong impression until the end of the show.
Through their agency Starship Entertainment, Monsta X said they were excited to join the 'Jingle Ball tour' again after a long time and, while they were nervous because they wanted to show a great stage, they were relieved to finish all the performances so happily. They added that not only Monbebe (the official fan club name) but also the audience cheered sincerely, allowing them to become fully immersed and enjoy the stage. They hoped many people took that good energy with them and said they would energetically embark on their upcoming world tour. They thanked Monbebe for always supporting them and asked for much anticipation as they would soon return with great performances.
Foreign media attention matched the strong local reactions. Monsta X conducted interviews with many local outlets including iHeartRadio and New York's Z100 radio, People magazine, USA TODAY LIFE, StyleCaster and Q102 Philly, answering various questions in fluent English and adding meaning to the 'Jingle Ball tour' by communicating with global fans beyond music. In addition, Rolling Stone and Billboard in the U.S. highlighted their performances, reaffirming their global influence.
By participating in the Jingle Ball tour, the U.S.'s largest year-end stage, for the fourth time and proving the nickname 'reliable-listen performance' (믿고 보고 듣는 퍼포먼스), Monsta X is expected to carry this momentum into their new 2026 world tour THE X : NEXUS. They have confirmed nonstop activities in the new year, starting with their Seoul performances at KSPO DOME from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, followed by a Japan arena tour including Chiba and Osaka in April and May.
Meanwhile, having successfully completed the 'Jingle Ball tour,' Monsta X will open their new world tour THE X : NEXUS at Seoul KSPO DOME from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
[Photo] Monsta X official SNS
[OSEN]