‘10th Debut Anniversary’ Monsta X Full Group Album Release…7 PM Live Broadcast[DA : Today]

Group MONSTA X(Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, I.M)celebrated their 10th debut anniversary as a full group.

As their first step toward celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, MONSTA X released the digital album ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ today(the 14th)at noon.The ‘NOW’ in ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ means ‘present’ and is also a word reversed from ‘MON’, which is part of the group’s name, symbolizing the identity and point in time that make up MONSTA X now.

Monsta X, who debuted on May 14, 2015 with their first mini-album ‘TRESPASS’, are celebrating their long-awaited 10th debut anniversary today.With the exception of youngest member I.M, who has not completed his military service, all five members have completed their military service and are releasing their first full-group album in approximately 4 years, ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’.

This album contains songs released between 2021 and 2023, which the leader Shownu was unable to participate in due to his military service.A total of 10 songs are included, from the title track “Rush Hour, “ “LOVE, “ and “Beautiful Liar, “ to the b-side tracks “Autobahn, “ “Ride with U, “ “Mercy, “ “I Love You,” “LONE RANGER, “ “Deny, “ and “It’s Okay.”

On the 13th, the day before their 10th debut anniversary, Monsta X finished their military service and came to an end with Hyungwon being discharged.They re-recorded the songs with all six members, reviving them as full group versions.Furthermore, all the members directly participated in writing lyrics, composing, and arranging the songs.It fully encapsulates the identity and musical growth of Monsta X, the ‘self-producing idols.’

Meanwhile, MONSTA X will release ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ today at noon, and will hold a full group live broadcast to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary through their official YouTube channel at 7 p.m.The members will all gather in one place to communicate with fans in real time, and mark the 10th anniversary of their debut and the start of full group activities together.

Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga

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