‘10th Anniversary’ Monsta X ‘Nopogi’ is very touching…Mukbang + eloquence + fan love ‘perfect’
Group MONSTA X has announced a packed 10th anniversary schedule in the second half of the year through ‘Nopogi’.
On the 31st of last month, the 16th episode of the web variety show ‘Nopogi’ was released on the YouTube channel KBS Kpop.With leader Shownu serving as a co-MC, members Kihyun, Hyungwon, and Jooheon, who returned from their military service, appeared as guests.
The honest stories of Monsta X, who recently celebrated their 10th debut anniversary, also resonated deeply.Jooheon chose the day they first won first place on a music show as the most memorable moment of the past 10 years.He recalled, “Shownu, who rarely cries, cried so much that he couldn’t speak, and Hyungwon was out of his mind.” Kihyun recalled the moment when he shed tears along with his fans, saying, “There were so many Monbebes(official fan club name)crying in front of me.You could just see it all.”
Hyungwon chose the world tour as his most memorable memory.He said, “It’s meaningful because we get to see people who like us from all over the world and come back.”
They also talked about their future goals and determination.Jooheon raised fans ‘expectations by saying, “Now it’s time for us to show something musical,” and honestly revealed his feelings by saying, “Of course the health of Monsta X and Monbebe is the goal, but I also want to receive a big award like the Daesang in terms of scores.” Shownu said, “Listening to Honey, I realized that of course I also had a dream of receiving the Daesang at a big awards ceremony, but maybe I couldn’t say it because I didn’t have confidence,” and “But it feels refreshing that he spoke honestly.”
They also expressed their gratitude towards Monbebe, who made Monsta X’s 10th anniversary possible.When asked about their feelings on celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, the members unanimously said, “We’re most grateful(to our fans),” and recalled memories of getting emotional while watching 10th anniversary videos made by fans.In particular, Jooheon touched everyone’s hearts with his deep love for his fans, saying, “When asked why we become singers, I really want to talk about Monbebe.”
Monsta X, who debuted in the music industry in 2015, has grown step by step, taking their first win on a music show just 916 days after their debut.In 2018, they 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 have since participated in the tour a total of three times between 2019 and 2021, expanding their position as global artists.They have recently come to an end with their hiatus due to military service and are scheduled to present a full group concert in July.
To celebrate their 10th debut anniversary, MONSTA X will be holding a free pop-up exhibition called ‘MONOLOGUE’ in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul until the 11th.
Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga
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