'Trust-and-listen performer' Monsta X (MONSTA X) Joohoney captivated domestic and international fans with the performance video for his new song 'STING'.
The agency Starship Entertainment on the 6th uploaded the performance video for the title track 'STING (Feat. Muhammad Ali) (hereinafter "STING")' from the new release to Monsta X's official YouTube channel.
In the released video, Joohoney showcased hip styling in a space where rough concrete structures stand out, revealing the raw energy characteristic of the 'STING' performance. Joohoney moves fluidly to the rhythm but dominates the stage with an overwhelming presence, delivering a powerful impact in the highlights that pours out.
In particular, the performance of 'STING' enriched the viewing experience by sublimating actual boxing techniques like 'weaving' and 'sway' into choreography. In addition, Joohoney completed powerful choreography in sync with the dancers while adding vivid facial acting to deliver deep immersion, proving the moniker 'trust-and-listen performer' (a performance you can trust to watch and listen to).
The title track 'STING' is a song that most precisely realizes the image of the "bee" that symbolizes Joohoney over pop- and hip-hop-based beats. By quoting Muhammad Ali's famous words, it converges his identity as an artist and his artistic instincts into one, encapsulating the album's overall narrative.
Having presented a solid musical worldview and stylish performances together, Joohoney demonstrated his strength by showing meaningful results on major domestic and international charts immediately upon release. On the 5th, right after the album's release, all the tracks including the title track 'STING' entered domestic major music site Melon HOT100 chart, proving intense popularity. Among them, 'STING' also appeared on Bugs' real-time chart, achieving the feat of ranking third.
Global influence also stood out. The mini album 2 '光 (INSANITY)' peaked at No. 2 on the iTunes K-pop top albums chart in Canada and the Netherlands, and charted on iTunes K-pop top album charts in 11 countries and regions including the United States, Germany, France, Australia, Thailand, Austria, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and Turkey. It also entered top album charts in 15 countries and regions including the United States, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Qatar, Finland, France, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Turkey, Australia and Malaysia, showcasing its strength.
Also, the title track 'STING' ranked on the iTunes K-pop top songs chart in eight countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Argentina, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, Thailand and Malaysia, and it also appeared on top song charts in Peru, the Philippines, Colombia, Qatar, Argentina, Mexico and Indonesia. In particular, on the U.S. iTunes chart, all tracks entered the K-pop top songs chart, demonstrating a global presence spanning a total of 24 countries and regions.
Meanwhile, Joohoney released the mini album 2 '光 (INSANITY)' on the 5th and is carrying out activities through various content and broadcasts.
[Photo] Monsta X official YouTube channel capture
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