‘Discharge’ Monsta X Kihyun, Free Fan Event D-1… 3 Things to Watch for Monbebe
The special reunion between Monsta X‘s Kihyun, who has proudly returned after completing his military service, and Monbebe (fandom) is just one day away.
According to his agency Starship Entertainment, Kihyun will be holding the ‘2025 Kihyun Fan Event ’Trip to Kikitown!‘ (2025 KIHYUN Fan Event ’Trip to Kikitown!‘)’ at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 8th at 1 PM and 5 PM.
Earlier, Kihyun held a live performance to commemorate his discharge through Monsta X’s official YouTube channel on the day of his discharge. Kihyun, who greeted his return online through the live broadcast, plans to communicate more closely with ‘Monbebe’ through this fan event. As fans‘ anticipation for the meeting with Kihyun, who has come as quickly as spring, has reached its peak, the key points to watch for in ‘Trip to Kikitown!’ have been revealed.
● Everyone, bow down... The ‘God of K-pop’ is back
Kihyun, who debuted as Monsta X’s main vocalist in 2015, quickly caught the attention of K-pop fans with his stable singing skills along with the team‘s signature dynamic performances. He also earned the nickname ‘God of K-pop’ by singing webtoons, drama OSTs, and showing off his wide range of genre digestibility through various cover videos.
In 2022, he made his debut 7 years ago and released his first solo single ‘VOYAGER’ and his first mini-album ‘YOUTH’, making him a solo artist. Since members Minhyuk and Jooheon, who were discharged from the military earlier, showed their unique performances through fan events, fans are also looking forward to the special stage prepared by ‘God of K-pop’ Kihyun.
● Experienced in talk shows… Even his wit is great
Kihyun is well-known not only for his singing but also for his unrivaled wit. Kihyun was recognized for his abilities as a host, appearing on various programs from music show special MC to radio special DJ in the early days of his debut. In 2021, he and member I.M hosted Naver NOW. As a regular host of ‘Midnight Idol Season 2’, he led 150 broadcasts. He also captured the public’s attention by being the sole host of Naver NOW. ‘PLAY!’.
Kihyun, who showed off his well-wishers through a live broadcast on the day of his discharge, plans to show off his extraordinary talking skills at this fan event as well, leading various corners in an engaging way and making the time ‘fly’(delete it in an instant).
● Extreme love for fans... Time with, by, and for Monbebe
On the 5th, Kihyun appeared as a guest on ‘Monsta X IM‘s Kiss the Radio’, ‘Oh! Mysterious Invitation Seat’, and left a short spoiler about the fan event. He said, “I want to show the things that have been pushed back, the things that ‘Monbebe’ wanted to see” and added, “I prepared to get rid of the feeling of being a soldier and play with the feeling of ’Monbebe‘ together.”
He had previously raised the excitement index of fans with the concert introduction phrase, “A special trip for Monbebe who have unconditionally waited for the time to be with Kihyun.” Expectations are high for the gift-like time that Kihyun, who boasts special love for his fans, will prepare just for ‘Monbebe’.
Meanwhile, Kihyun entered the training camp on August 22, 2023, received basic military training, served faithfully as an active-duty soldier in the army, and was discharged on the 21st of last month. Kihyun will be holding the ‘2025 Kihyun Fan Event ’TRIP TO KIKITOWN!‘ on the 8th at 1 PM and 5 PM at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.
Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com Reporter shine2562@donga.com
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