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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.

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Upcoming K-pop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia: SEVENTEEN, aespa, NCT and more

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.

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MONSTA X’s Hyungwon announces military enlistment in a handwritten letter to fans

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.

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MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon unveil sultry ‘Love Me A Little’ music video

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’.

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MONSTA X’s Joohoney announces military enlistment in heartfelt letter to fans

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.

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IVE to headline Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in New York

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.

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MONSTA X’s Joohoney goes solo with powerful ‘Freedom’ music video

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.

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MONSTA X’s Joohoney to make solo debut in May

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.

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MONSTA X’s Minhyuk confirms he’ll enlist in the military soon

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.

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MONSTA X and Jessi join K-pop line-up of upcoming Las Vegas festival We Bridge

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.

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Starship Entertainment issues warning against malicious posts about its artists

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.

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MONSTA X’s Kihyun to return with sophomore solo album in October

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.

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MONSTA X’s I.M says he left agency Starship Entertainment because he “needed a new challenge with different meaning”

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.

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All MONSTA X members except I.M renew contracts with Starship Entertainment

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.

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MONSTA X collaborate with producer Sam Feldt on new single ‘Late Night Feels’

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’.