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Monsta X are a South Korean boy group formed through a reality TV survival programme and comprise members Shownu, Minhyuk, Kuhyun, Hyongwon, Joohoney and I.M. The band have conducted several world tours and have survived the departure of original member Wonho.
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South Korea

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K-pop boy group Monsta X debut first ever subunit, Shownu X Hyungwon

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Monsta X ready to make music again after resolving contract issues

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K-pop second generation back in the charts as nostalgia reigns

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop’s June releases: new music from Twice, Seventeen, Exo, NCT 127

New music in June from K-pop bands including Twice, Seventeen, Exo, NCT 127 and Monsta X is sure to get the summer off to a sizzling start.

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Music

Raw emotions powered new album ‘Duality’, says Monsta X’s I.M

I.M of K-pop boy band Monsta X talks to the Post about his first solo album, ‘Duality’, what inspired the songs on the short album, and where his music and life will take him.

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I.M of K-pop boy band Monsta X talks to the Post about his first solo album, ‘Duality’, what inspired the songs on the short album and where his music and life will take him. Photo: Starship Entertainment
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Monsta X’s I.M apologises for Allah T-shirt

K-pop company Starship Entertainment issued an apology on Monday after Monsta X member I.M was seen wearing a shirt featuring Islamic calligraphy of the name of Allah. 

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Exclusive | Monsta X tell the story behind the making of Fatal Love album

Monsta X speak exclusively to the Post about their latest album Fatal Love, and how even a pandemic wasn’t going to stop them making their best release yet.

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K-pop boy band Monsta X released their new album Fatal Love this week. They told the Post how it was put together despite the difficulties of coronavirus. Photo: Starship Entertainment
K-pop idols

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Shownu’s eye surgery forces Monsta X to postpone online gig

Monsta X postponed the gig to allow Shownu time to recover from retinal detachment surgery. The concert will be live-streamed on August 9 on LiveXLive, a US platform.

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Coronavirus pandemic

Monsta X, GFriend, and The Boyz to play in online concert series

The annual Kcon concert series runs online for seven days, with live performances by more than 30 acts, including The Boyz, Monsta X and GFriend, and virtual meetings with the stars.

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Monsta X are one of about 30 acts announced for the Kcon online concert series.
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Shownu of Monsta X: big muscles, even bigger inner strength

The lead vocalist, main dancer and leader of Monsta X, Shownu is known for his muscular image and physicality, but it’s his strength of character that makes him a natural leader and a favourite of K-pop fans.

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Shownu of Monsta X is known for his muscular image and physicality, but it’s his strength of character that fans love.
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

How K-pop fans’ faith in Wonho helped him beat his demons

Despite having a tough childhood, K-pop star Wonho hit the big time with Monsta X, but drug allegations forced him out of the boy band. After his name was cleared, he praised his fans for never losing faith in him.

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Meet I.M from Monsta X: from unwanted to invaluable

Monsta X lead rapper I.M met the group on the Korean talent show that created them. He was a late entry in the competition, but the others grew to love him. He is the voice of the group and is sometimes outspoken.

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Boy bands leading the charge in K-pop’s US invasion

NCT 127 became the fourth K-pop boy band to hit the US Billboard album chart’s top five this week with new album NCT 127 Neo-Zone, capping off a 12-month period representing the highest-charting year for K-pop in the US.

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Fans clamour for Wonho to return to K-pop band Monsta X

The hashtag #WonhoIsAlmostHome began trending on Twitter after a drug abuse investigation against former Monsta X member Wonho was dropped, and fans are using social media to express their hopes he will return to the band.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Will K-pop’s Joohoney ever rejoin Monsta X?

It is unclear whether the star born Lee Joo-heon will rejoin his bandmates – or if boy group Monsta X will remain a quintet forever

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

#FightForWonho as Monsta X fans demand singer’s return

Fans of K-pop act Monsta X are pushing for the return of disgraced former member Wonho, with hashtag #FightForWonho trending on Twitter and even a billboard in New York’s Times Square urging the group to stay together.

Wonho left K-pop band Monsta X after South Korean TV personality Jung Da-eun claimed he had smoked marijuana with her and owed her money.
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Did Wonho leave debt trail? Monsta X star leaves K-pop band

Seven-member boy band reduced to six after singer quits over rumours he smoked marijuana and owes large amounts of money to others.

Monsta X star Wonho has left the K-pop boy band after allegations of drug taking and bad debt.
Music

US music companies scrambling to sign up K-pop acts

BTS have been wowing the US – playing at the Grammys and topping the US Billboard Top 100 chart. US ecord labels have been getting in on the action and Monsta X have just signed to Epic Records.

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K-pop idols

K-pop stars celebrate Tommy Hilfiger store opening in Seoul

Monsta X’s Shownu and Jooheon, EXO’s Park Chanyeol and Momoland’s Yeonwoo and Oh My Girl’s YooA glammed up for the occasion

Fame and celebrity

5 of K-pop star Kihyun’s career highlights on his 25th birthday

The Monsta X vocalist won a spot in the band after performing on a TV survival show and sings on the soundtrack to hit drama ‘What’s wrong with Secretary Kim?’

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Kihyun of the K-pop boy band Monsta X, who celebrates his 25th birthday on Thursday. Photo: Instagram
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Five hits Monsta X fans will want to hear at their Hong Kong concert

After K-pop boy band Exo made an appearance last month in the city and Wanna One set to come to town for two nights in just a few weeks, Monsta X take to the stage of Star Hall at Kitec in Kowloon Bay on Tuesday night

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K-pop boy band Monsta X will play Star Hall at Kitec in Kowloon Bay on Tuesday night.
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop band Monsta X return to Hong Kong in July for concert

Hip-hop-influenced South Korean band, who made their debut in the city less than a year ago, will appear at Star Hall, Kitec, in Kowloon Bay

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