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MONSTA X, GOT7 and Wanna One performed dance covers of songs by NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM and their own groups at a military event this weekend.ArmyFest (also known as Ground Forces Festival) is an annual “military cultural festival” hosted by the South Korean Army and features performances and parades alongside military-related displays.This year’s event featured MONSTA X’s Minhyuk, GOT7’s Jinyoung and former Wanna One members Ha Sungwoon and Ong Seongwu performing dance covers for the audience.

K-pop touring cycle is in full swing. Stars including SEVENTEEN, aespa and NCT Dream are touring the world with new tunes in tow – and hitting Asia very soon.While some of those artists are staging their own headline shows, others are on the line-ups of music festivals with both multi-genre and Hallyu-only line-ups.

MONSTA X singer Hyungwon has officially announced his upcoming enlistment into the South Korean military through a handwritten letter.Earlier today (October 20), the K-pop idol took to MONSTA X’s official fan cafe website with handwritten letter, where he announced his impending military enlistment, per Korean outlet Sports DongA. Under South Korean law, it is mandatory for all able-bodied male citizens to serve a term in the military of 18-21 months.“Hello Monbebe (MONSTA X’s official fanbase)! This feels like the strangest letter I’ve ever written,” Hyungwon wrote.

Kihyun of K-pop boyband MONSTA X is set to enlist in the military later this month.On August 1, Kihyun released a letter announcing his upcoming military enlistment. He will be the fourth member of MONSTA X to enlist, following Shownu (who has since been discharged after enlisting in July 2021), Minhyuk (in April 2023) and Joohoney (in July 2023).“I’ve been thinking a lot about how to write this letter, but even if I say this, Monbebe already knows so I won’t beat around the bush.

MONSTA X new sub-unit Shownu x Hyungwon have released their music video for ‘Love Me A Little’.On July 25 at 6pm KST, the MONSTA X duo made their official debut as a sub-unit with the release of their mini-album ‘The Unseen’ and a visual for its lead single ‘Love Me A Little’.The new video features Shownu and Hyungwon performing the track’s sultry choreography atop a stage covered in water. “Your scent blows into my love for you / Love me a little, love me a little bit / Du du du du du du du / La-la-la love me,” they sing on the chorus.‘Love Me A Little’ was notably co-written and co-produced by Hyungwon, along with the B-side ‘Roll With Me’.

MONSTA X rapper Joohoney has announced the date of his upcoming military enlistment, set to take place later this month.On July 11, the 28-year-old rapper uploaded a handwritten letter onto MONSTA X’s official fan cafe site, in which he shared news of his impending enlistment. Under South Korean law, all able-bodied male citizens must serve a military term of 18-21 months.

IVE and two MONSTA X members are set to headline the inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in New York City.The first-ever Krazy K-Pop Super Concert will be held at the UBS Arena at Belmont Park, New York on August 26. The concert will be headlined by girl group IVE and MONSTA X members Shownu and Hyungwon.Joining the artists will be K-pop boyband AB6IX and former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun-bi.

MONSTA X member Joohoney has released a music video for his solo single ‘Freedom’.The K-pop idol recently dropped his debut solo mini-album ‘Lights’ alongside a music video for its title track ‘Freedom’. In the new visual, Joohoney breaks free from a dark cage, later finding his way to a flight of stairs towards the open sky.

MONSTA X rapper Joohoney is set to make his solo debut next month.On April 28, several South Korean news outlets reported that the idol and actor would be releasing his first solo album next month. This was confirmed by his agency Starship Entertainment later that day, which shared that Joohoney is currently working on his debut record.“Joohoney is currently preparing his first solo album, with the goal of a release at the end of May.

Minhyuk, a member of the boyband MONSTA X, has confirmed that he’s set to enlist in the South Korean military very soon.Yesterday (March 13), the singer shared a handwritten letter, per TV Report, on the group’s fan cafe site to inform fans of his enlistment date. Under South Korean law, all able-bodied male citizens must serve a military term of 18-21 months.Minhyuk revealed that he will be enlisting on April 4, adding that he is already “feeling sad” about the situation.

MONSTA X and Jessi have been announced as the final K-pop acts to join the line-up for We Bridge, a music festival set to take place in Las Vegas.We Bridge announced yesterday (February 23) that both acts would be joining the performing line-up for day one (April 21), with MONSTA X set to headline the first night of the festival. Both acts will be sharing the bill with Dreamcatcher, CIX and soloist Kang Daniel.‼️ FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTWe are excited to announce that @OfficialMonstaX will also be joining the final lineup of the #WeBridge concert as the headliner on day 1 ✨Get your tickets: https://t.co/9xhUMDB6HC pic.twitter.com/fT0bXdWddi— WE BRIDGE Expo (@WeBridgeExpo) February 23, 2023‼️ FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTWe can’t wait to see Jessi on stage in Las Vegas! Don’t miss her performance as she joins day 1 of the #WeBridge Expo ✨Get your tickets: https://t.co/9xhUMDB6HC pic.twitter.com/8mikPCLBZX— WE BRIDGE Expo (@WeBridgeExpo) February 23, 2023Earlier this month, ENHYPEN was announced as the headliner for the festival’s second night (April 22), sharing the stage with boy group ONEUS and soloist Be’O, as well as girl groups VIVIZ and fromis_9.

BamBam, Jeon Somi, EXO’s Kai, LAPILLUS, Taeyeon and Zion.T — would not be present at the festival due to “unforseen US work visa issues and circumstances outside of the artists’ and promoters’ control”. Most of these artists were scheduled to perform on the first day of the festival on October 15.A statement from KAMP Los Angeles.

MONSTA X member Kihyun is set to release new solo music later this year.The idol announced plans to release new music through a teaser posted through MONSTA X’s social media accounts. His forthcoming record, a mini-album titled ‘Youth’, is slated for release on October 24, 6PM KST.

Starship Entertainment, home to acts like MONSTA X and IVE, has threatened to take legal action against malicious posts about its artists.On September 22, the South Korean agency released an official statement regarding its position on such cyber attacks on its artists. In its statement, Starship also shared an update regarding its ongoing lawsuit against several “chronic offenders”.“Hello, this is Starship Entertainment.

MONSTA X singer Kihyun is confirmed to be releasing new music next month.South Korean news outlet Sports Dongah reported on September 14 that the K-pop idol will be making a comeback with his second solo album in October. A source from Starship Entertainment responded to the report shortly after it was published, writing in a separate statement to TopStarNews, as translated by Soompi: “It’s true that Kihyun is preparing for his second solo album with the aim of a release at the end of October after having recently wrapped up the MONSTA X concert.

MONSTA X member I.M has addressed fans in a handwritten letter shedding light on his departure from the group’s agency Starship Entertainment.On Monday (8 August), the label confirmed that all members but I.M had renewed their contracts with company through an announcement on MONSTA X’s official fan cafe site.I.M will still continue to be a MONSTA X member and the group will continue activities as a sextet, Starship said.Later that day, the 26-year-old rapper shared a handwritten letter on the same official fan cafe site to thank Starship Entertainment and the group’s fans, known as Monbebe.“Seven years have gone by since I made my first start as a singer with Starship,” wrote I.M, per a Soompi translation. “As we’ve been together for a long time, I’ve grown fond [of Starship], but I thought I needed a new challenge with different meaning, so after a lot of thinking, I came to this decision.

MONSTA X members have renewed their contracts with longtime agency Starship Entertainment.Today (August 8), Starship Entertainment announced via the group’s official fan cafe site that all MONSTA X members apart from rapper I.M have renewed their contracts with the agency. However, I.M will continue remain a part of the group.“As all six members share the same thoughts and affection towards the group and MONBEBE (MONSTA X’s official fanbase), I.M has agreed to continue and participate in the group’s future plans,” assured the agency in its statement.“Our sincere appreciation goes out to I.M for the hard work and dedication he has shown over the years,” it said, adding: “We will support him wholeheartedly for both his participation as a member of MONSTA X and an individual artist.”News of members Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun and Hyungwon’s contract renewals was first announced by Starship in May, during which the agency revealed that it was still carrying out discussions with rappers Joohoney and I.M.Last month, MONSTA X teamed up with Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt on his latest single ‘Late Night Feels’, marking the boyband’s second group release of 2022.

MONSTA X have unveiled their collaboration with Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt on ‘Late Night Feels’.On July 21, the K-pop group teamed up with Feldt on his latest single ‘Late Night Feels’, which dropped alongside its accompanying video treatment. In the clip, a number of notable young stars, which include Leenda Dong, Brooke Monk, Alan Chikin Chow and more, transported to a magical world, defined by unadulterated joy and dance.“Know what to do with these late night feels / Late night feels, I want you, baby / Know what you do in those late night heels / Late night heels, yeah, ooh-ooh,” the group harmonise on the English song’s chorus.‘Late Night Feels’ marks MONSTA X’s second release of the year following their 11th mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’.

MONSTA X are one of the headliners for Nickelodeon’s first-ever music festival.The American television channel recently announced that they will be holding NickFest at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 22 and 23. Nickelodeon has also announced the line-up of acts set to perform on the show, with MONSTA X and The Kid LAROI set to headline the event.Other acts set to perform at the event include Alec Benjamin, Beabadoobee, Joshua Bassett and Tomorrow x Together collaborator Salem Ilese.A post shared by NickFest (@nickfest_live)According to the announcement, tickets for NickFest will go on sale to the general public on July 26, 10AM PT.

MONSTA X has released a music video for ‘Whispers in the Dark’, a cut from their ninth full-length album ‘The Dreaming’.The nostalgic visual, released yesterday (June 28), features various clips of the group’s preparations and performances for the Los Angeles leg of their North American ‘No Limit’ concert tour series. “Lying through your teeth / While you’re lying next to me / The voices keeping you awake / You can’t escape,” Minhyuk sings on the pre-chorus.The music video for ‘Whispers in the Dark’ was produced in partnership with Lexus, whose cars are featured in the visual.

Heize has unveiled the track list for her sophomore studio album ‘Undo’, revealing upcoming collaborations with members of (G)I-DLE and MONSTA X.On June 20, P Nation shared a graphic poster detailing the track list of Heize’s upcoming full-length album ‘Undo’, which is set to include 10 songs. Due out on June 30, the South Korean multi-hyphenate has enlisted several K-pop stars to feature on the record.Joining her on the track ‘Thief’ is (G)I-DLE vocalist Minnie, while MONSTA X’s I.M will appear on ‘Distance’, which the K-pop also had also co-written and -composed with Heize. Other features include rapper Giriboy on ‘I Don’t Lie’ and soloist george on ‘Sad Ending’.[Heize]The 2nd Album [Undo]Track List1.

MONSTA X’s six members have yet to renew their contracts with Starship Entertainment, the company as revealed.Yesterday (May 9), the K-pop entertainment company shared that it was still in talks with half the members of MONSTA X – namely vocalist Minhyuk, and rappers I.M and Joohoney – regarding the renewal of their contracts, which are set to expire later this year.“We are carrying out in-depth discussions to find out what the best direction is for both the group and the members,” Starship Entertainment shared in a statement, per Korea JoongAng Daily. The fate of MONSTA X, should any of the members choose to leave the agency, is not yet known.Meanwhile, the agency also confirmed that members Shownu, Kihyun and Hyungwon have already agreed to renew their contracts, and promised to “continue to support them with faith and trust.”The news comes shortly after the arrival of the boyband’s 11th mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’ late last month.

MONSTA X have returned with a stunning music video for ‘Love’, the title track of their newly-released mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’.In the new visual, the boyband showcase their duality on a fashion runway-inspired set, showing off their vibrant streetwear outfits. They later dress up in extravagant, glittery tuxedos, taking the stage to perform to the groovy new track.“You’re my love, it started at the first sight / Cuz you’re my, cuz you’re my love for me, baby / Finding love, I can’t hide anything from you / Cuz you’re my, cuz you’re my love for me, baby,” they sing on the chorus.‘Shape Of Love’ arrives half a year after MONSTA X released their tenth Korean mini-album ‘No Limit’ and their sophomore English album ‘The Dreaming’.

MONSTA X have postponed the release of their upcoming mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’ following member Hyungwon’s COVID-19 diagnosis.On March 28, MONSTA X’s label Starship Entertainment shared in a statement that Hyungwon had tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test earlier that day, and would be halting all activities while he recovers. As a result, the group have decided to delay their forthcoming release until further notice.“Hyungwon has completed three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

MONSTA X‘s Joohoney has opened up about his personal goals as a songwriter and producer for the group, revealing his intent to dispel the “fixed notion” that older idol groups make “half-hearted” music.In a new interview with Arena Homme Plus, the MONSTA X rapper revealed that the hardest song he’s ever produced is the K-pop group’s June 2021 single ‘Gambler’, through which he hoped to dispel assumptions about older idol groups.“I wanted to break the fixed notion people have that the further you get into your career, you’ll start making music half-heartedly, or the tempo of your songs will get slower,” Joohoney said, per translations by Soompi.Joohoney also said he wanted ‘Gambler’ to be a “powerful” song that would allow MONSTA X, who are nearly seven years old as a group, to showcase the same levels of energy of a younger K-pop act.“Because if a song has a powerful sound, its choreography gets more powerful as well,” he added. “I feel apologetic to the members who suffered [because of the song’s choreography], but looking back on it now, I think it was the right decision.

MONSTA X are reportedly gearing up to release new music.Earlier today (March 23), South Korean outlet Sports Donga reported that the six-member boyband are currently preparing for an April comeback. MONSTA X’s label, Starship Entertainment, has since confirmed the news through a separate press statement.“Our agency’s artist MONSTA X is preparing for an album with the goal of making a comeback this upcoming April,” a representative from the management company said, as translated by Soompi.

MONSTA X vocalist Kihyun is set to make his solo debut next month.Over the weekend, Starship Entertainment shared a new official logo for the singer on YouTube, before dropping a teaser image for his upcoming single album. Titled ‘Voyager’, the project is set to arrive on March 15 at 6pm KST.KIHYUN The 1st Single Album 'VOYAGER'MOOD TEASERVoyager VER.Release on2022.03.15 6PM (KST)#몬스타엑스 #MONSTA_X #MONSTAX#기현 #KIHYUN#VOYAGER #MOOD_TEASER pic.twitter.com/qEIA86QTXm— 몬스타엑스_MONSTA X (@OfficialMonstaX) February 20, 2022The upcoming project will mark Kihyun’s first-ever non-OST solo release.

MONSTA X have opened up about their popularity in the United States, saying it’s an “honour” to have been able to build a global fanbase.The K-pop recently group spoke to Billboard about their promotional activities in the United States, in light of the recent release of their sophomore English album ‘The Dreaming’.

MONSTA X have released the music video for ‘You Problem’, the lead single of their sophomore English studio album ‘The Dreaming’.‘You Problem’ was both written and produced by David Stewart, who is best known for working on the BTS‘ hit 2020 English single ‘Dynamite’. He had also previously produced music for Hailee Steinfeld and the Jonas Brothers, among others.The new track was released alongside a music video, which features the boyband partying at a disco and working at a blowing alley.

MONSTA X have released a preview of their new song ‘Blow Your Mind’, from their upcoming English-language studio album ‘The Dreaming’.‘The Dreaming’ will notably feature the previously-released single ‘One Day’, which dropped in September, as well as its lead single ‘You Problem’, for which a music video is also set to arrive on December 10 at 2pm KST.“Is it me, is it me you want? / Let me dance, let me dance you off / Take a chance, let’s get it on / I’ll blow your mind / I’ll make you feel,