Monsta X: Last News

MONSTA X member Joohoney has shared that the James Bond movie series inspired the group’s latest title track, ‘Gambler’.On ‘Gambler’, the six-member boyband tell a story of two lovers and their fatal attraction to one another, along with their readiness to risk it all for each other. Joohoney, who helped ot write, composed and arrange the single, told Femina that he felt the “sexiness of the [James Bond] movies really fit [the song] well”.“The inspiration came from 007 and James Bond,” he said.

MONSTA X has spoke up about how approaching his troubles with a different mindset helped has him deal with them better.In a recent interview with W Korea, the K-pop idol confessed that he had been experiencing a lot of “worries”, particularly before the past year came to a close. He said that he was “in a slump” and “feeling a bit exhausted”, but acknowledged that everyone goes through a phase like this, as translated by Soompi.“Slumps come to everyone and I didn’t want to hide it just because I’m an idol.

Wonho has released a sultry music video for ‘Ain’t About You’, featuring American singer-songwriter Kiiara.In the clip, Wonho performs the song from a luxurious hotel, featuring scenes of him dancing atop a bar table and chilling in a bathtub. On the other hand, Kiiara sings along to the track while driving through a desert in a glamourous dress.“You’re so hard to resist, a love that hurt like this / I wish it wasn’t hell to love you more than you love yourself / Know you’re probably pissed / To know the world don’t circle ’round you now, oh well / This ain’t about you,” Wonho sings. ‘Ain’t About You’ is a cut from Wonho’s second mini-album ‘Love Synonym #2: Right For Us’, which was released on February 26.

MONSTA X have officially released their latest Japanese album ‘Flavors of Love’.The 11-track record was released on all major streaming platforms today (May 5) and features original Japanese songs such as ‘Wanted’ and ‘Wish On The Same Sky’. For the album, the boyband also recorded Japanese-language versions of their Korean singles, including ‘Follow’, ‘Fantasia’ and ‘Love Killa’.In celebration of the album’s release, MONSTA X have also dropped a performance video for ‘Flavors of Love’, the record’s title track, which was originally released on April 14.

MONSTA X will not participate in the promotional activities of the group’s upcoming mini-album ‘One Of A Kind’.Yesterday (May 3), their agency Starship Entertainment broke the news in a statement, explaining that the K-pop idol will time off to recover from complications due to a previously diagnosed retinal detachment in his left eye. The company noted that the singer had undergone a successful surgery in July 2020 for the medical problem, but had recently been feeling “discomfort” in the eye once again.“Shownu felt discomfort in the eye due to excessive exposure to strong lighting while preparing for MONSTA X’s upcoming album.

MONSTA X are set to make their first comeback of the year in June.On May 1, the group announced on Twitter that they would be making their much-anticipated domestic return with ‘One Of A Kind’ on June 1. Alongside the announcement, the boyband also released a teaser photo that features the silhouettes of the group’s six members beneath a clear blue sky.MONSTA X MINI ALBUM<One Of A Kind>2021.06.01COMING SOON#몬스타엑스#MONSTAX #MONSTA_X#One_Of_A_Kind#COMING_SOON pic.twitter.com/Rz4SO6n5Lu— 몬스타엑스_MONSTA X (@OfficialMonstaX) May 1, 2021This upcoming project will mark the group’s ninth mini-album since their 2015 debut.

MONSTA X member I.M has revealed that the K-pop boyband are currently preparing a new album.During an appearance on Unboxing, a DIVE Studios podcast hosted by ASTRO’s JinJin and PENTAGON’s Kino, I.M said that the group are hard at work on a brand-new record. “Lately – as always – I’m preparing for MONSTA X’s album,” he said.

MONSTA X have rescheduled their upcoming North American tour for the second time due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.On March 25, Starship Entertainment released a statement in English and Korean informing fans of the change. The group was originally set to begin the tour next month, following a previous postponement from 2020.In its statement, Starship Entertainment expressed its desire to reschedule the tour date once the pandemic is in a “stable condition”, citing the rising number of COVID-19 cases globally as the reason for the postponement.

Recently, news broke out that MONSTA X member Kihyun was in a relationship with Cosmic Girls aka WJSN member Bona. For the unversed, MONSTA X and Cosmic Girls are under the same management agency, Starship Entertainment. Moreover, Sports Chosun speculated that the two have been dating for five years as they have been close friends since their trainee days. The two are said to have recently vacationed together at Jeju island, South Korea, with their close friends and have been keeping their dates extremely private.

MONSTA X star Kihyun is not dating label mate Bona, from the girl group WJSN.

Monsta X star Wonho has given an emotional and honest interview about his past as he spoke out for the first time since he was cleared of drug charges.

Former Monsta X star Wonho has been cleared of all drug charges, Starship Entertainment have confirmed.

BTS, MONSTA X and ATEEZ are the latest K-pop stars to voice their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.