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

MONSTA X debuted in the music industry on May 14, 2015 with their first mini-album ‘TRESPASS’.Just like their team name, which means ‘monsters that will conquer the K-pop market’, they left a strong impression upon their debut with powerful performances and a distinctive musical style.

Since then, MONSTA X has released numerous hit songs such as ‘DRAMARAMA’, ‘Shoot Out’, ‘Love Killa’, ‘Alligator’, and ‘GAMBLER’, forming a global fandom and growing into a representative K-pop group.

With their outstanding live skills that are unwavering even in powerful performances, they have earned the nickname of a ‘trustworthy and watchable performance’ craftsman, and with their irreplaceable charm, they have established themselves as an icon of ‘stepwise growth’ by breaking their own records every year.

Their popularity overseas is also dazzling.In 2018, MONSTA X became the first K-pop group to join the ‘Jingle Ball’ tour, the largest year-end concert in the United States hosted by the famous American broadcasting station iHeartRadio, and achieved an unusual career for a K-pop artist by participating in the tour a total of three times between 2019 and 2021.

Also, with their first US full-length album ‘ALL ABOUT LUV’ released in 2020, they entered the US Billboard main album chart ‘Billboard 200’ for the first time at 5th place, and with their second English album ‘THE DREAMING’, they proved their solid global position by staying on the ‘Billboard 200’ for two consecutive weeks.

MONSTA X boasts an irreplaceable presence not only in the music industry but also in the broadcasting industry.Leader Shownu was the MC for the web variety show ‘Nopogi’ last year and won the Digital Content Award at the ‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’, and Minhyuk recently announced that he was selected as MC for MBC M · MBC every1’s ‘Weekly Idol’.

Also, Kihyun will be appearing as a fixed member on E Channel’s ‘Foreign Student Eo Nam-seon’, which will be aired for the first time on the 17th, and Hyungwon will be active as an MC for ‘Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025’ on the 29th.Lastly, Jooheon is the sole MC for the web variety show ‘Donghohoesik’, and I.M is hosting KBS Cool FM ‘Monsta X I’s Kiss the Radio ‘.

Like this, MONSTA X has steadily expanded their connection with the public by being active in all directions,’ apart yet together ‘.MONSTA X finally came together as a full group on the 13th, ending their several-year hiatus from the military with Hyungwon’s discharge.Today(the 14th), they released their first full group album in approximately 4 years, ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’, celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, and they plan to hold a 10th-anniversary full group live broadcast through their official YouTube channel at 7 PM.

From 2015 to 2025, MONSTA X, who have gone through numerous challenges and growth and finally celebrated their 10th anniversary since their brilliant debut, looked back on the past and shared their heartfelt thoughts.

[The following are thoughts on Monsta X’s 10th debut anniversary]

- SHOWNU: I can’t believe that 10 years have already passed.I was able to come this far thanks to the members, Monbebe, and everyone who always cheered me on.I know there are many things I lack and there’s still a lot to learn, but I’m really grateful that you believed in me and were with me.As a leader and as an artist, I will never lose my original intention and will continue to work hard to show you a good side of me.I truly love you Monbebe!

- Minhyuk: I first greeted you in 2015 as Monsta X’s Minhyuk, and I’m so touched and grateful that I can greet you again in 2025.I was able to become who I am today thanks to the members who cried and laughed together with me for a long time, and Monbebe who always cheered me on.I will work hard with the members to repay you with an even better image in the future.I love you Monbebe!

- Kihyun: It’s all thanks to Monbebe that we’ve been able to promote under the name Monsta X for 10 years.I know that this isn’t something that should be taken for granted, so I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our fans.We will do our best to repay the love we’ve received so far with great music and performances together with our members.Monsta X is just getting started.I love you Monbebe!

- Hyungwon: There were so many happy moments that I was able to enjoy as Hyungwon of ‘Monsta X’ over the past 10 years.The overwhelming emotions I felt on stage, the countless journeys I’ve taken with the members, and most of all, the memories I made with Monbebe who were with me through all those moments.These are precious memories that I will never forget.I want to sincerely thank Monbebe who believed in us and supported us until now, and I want to fill my future with more memories and happiness.I love you Monbebe!

- Jooheon: Monbebe made Monsta X what it is today.Ten years is not a short period of time in someone’s life, and I’m so thankful that Monsta X and Jooheon were included in that time.Thanks to Monbebe, I was able to smile and dream bigger on stage.I will continue to work hard to become a Monsta X Jooheon that Monbebe can be proud of.I truly love you, Monbebe!

- I.M: It still feels incredible that it’s already our 10th debut anniversary.I think back to each and every time I walked with my hyungs under the name Monsta X, and it really feels like every moment was possible because of Monbebe.I sincerely thank Monbebe for supporting us without change throughout our long 10-year journey, and I ask for your continued support in the future.I love you Monbebe!

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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