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Korea Herald
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Monsta X to hold concerts in Korea, Japan in July
Monsta X announced via agency Starship Entertainment Thursday that it would hold its first full-member concerts in three years in July. Under the title 'Connect X,' the band is planning three days of shows in Seoul on July 18-20. The last day's live performance will be broadcast online as well. On Aug. 27-28, the group will hit the stage in Yokohama, Japan. The six members hinted at the concerts during a livestream on Wednesday to celebrate their 10th anniversary. They reunited after everyone, except the youngest, I.M, completed serving their mandatory military duty, including Hyungwon who was discharged on the previous day. Monsta X dropped digital compilation album 'Now Project Vol. 1' to mark the milestone, re-recording previously published songs to add the voices of members who could not join for the originals.
AsiaOne
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Lee Do-hyun and Monsta X's Hyungwon complete military service, Cha Eun-woo speculated to enlist soon , Entertainment News
PUBLISHED ON May 13, 2025 8:02 AM By Kristy Chua It's time to bid temporary goodbyes to some beloved Korean stars who will be on their merry way serving their military service. At the same time, let's warmly welcome back those who have just been discharged from their service. Here's a list of who's coming back after serving the nation and who's about to have their turn. Lee Do-hyun Actor Lee Do-hyun was discharged from the military yesterday (May 13) after completing his service. Enlisting on Aug 14 in 2023, the 30-year-old served in the Republic of Korea Air Force band following his basic training. During his service, his acting projects, including the hit movie Exhuma (2024) and drama series Sweet Home 3 (2024), were broadcast. Do-hyun is well-known for starring in dramas Hotel del Luna (2019), The Glory (2022) and the Sweet Home (2020) series. Upon his discharge from the military, his agency Yuehua Entertainment Korea shared that he is "already receiving various casting offers for a wide range of drama and film roles, along with a strong interest in advertising and editorial work", according to a report by The Korea Times. In April, Newsen also reported that Do-hyun was considering a role in a drama alongside actress Go Min-si. The two played love interests in the drama Youth of May (2021) and siblings in Sweet Home. Monsta X's Hyungwon Boy band Monsta X member Hyungwon was also discharged from the military yesterday after serving for one year and six months at the Capital Mechanised Infantry Division in Gapyeong County. He had enlisted on Nov 14, 2023, as an active-duty soldier and was recognised for his diligent and exemplary service where he earned an early promotion to corporal, according to The Chosun Biz. The 31-year-old took to the official Monsta X's X account to share a heartfelt reunion message with fans: "I missed you so much. Thanks to all the Monbebes who waited for me, I was able to finish my military service in good health. Let's keep making memories together for a long time, Monbebes!" 📸 250513 #몬스타엑스 #형원#몬베베 보고 싶었어요🥰 기다려 준 몬베베 덕분에 건강히 전역했습니다🫡 앞으로도 오래 봐요 몬베베💚#HYUNGWON #MONSTAX #MONSTA_X Following members Shownu, Minhyuk, Joohoney and Kihyun, Hyungwon is the fifth member of the sextet to have completed his military service. Today, Monsta X released Now Project Vol. 1, their first full-group album in nearly four years. They will host a special livestream tonight at 6pm (Singapore time) on their official YouTube channel to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Hyungwon is slated to host the Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 on May 29 while Monsta X will also be performing at Kcon LA 2025 in August. Cha Eun-woo Actor-singer Cha Eun-woo is speculated to enlist in the military this year, having recently gone for an interview for the Republic of Korea Army band, as reported by The Korea Times. According to his agency Fantagio, the 28-year-old attended an interview at the Ministry of National Defence's military band unit on May 9. Applications for the band were accepted from March through April with interviews taking place this month. The final results of the interviews will be announced on the Military Manpower Administration's website on May 29. If Eun-woo is accepted, he is expected to enlist this July. He began his acting career in the 2014 film My Brilliant Life and debuted in 2016 as a member of the boy band Astro. He is known for drama series including My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018) and True Beauty (2020). Last month, it was reported that he will be taking on his first leading role in a movie, titled First Ride. He is also expected to finish filming the Netflix series The Wonder Fools with Park Eun-bin this month. Lee Jae-wook Actor Lee Jae-wook has shared his plans to enlist sometime this year, noting that he will "film two projects and then enlist" in a broadcast of entertainment show Fresh Off the Sea on May 4. Currently, he has not shared his date of enlistment. Last August, the 27-year-old appeared on the music talk show The Seasons - Zico's Artist and said: "In fact, my military enlistment is not far off. I am thinking about next year... I'm trying to do lots of activities until then." Jae-wook made his acting debut in the drama series Memories of the Alhambra (2018), and is best known for Extraordinary You (2019) and Alchemy of Souls (2022). [[nid:717858]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne. celebritiesactorssingersK-pop This website is best viewed using the latest versions of web browsers.
Korea Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Monsta X marks 10th year with full-member release 'Now Project Vol.1'
Group kicks off complete-unit activities with rerecorded hits and a special livestream event Boy band Monsta X marked its 10th year with the release of 'Now Project Vol.1" on Wednesday, marking the group's first full-group album in nearly four years. According to its agency, Starship Entertainment, the digital album was unveiled at noon and signals the return of Monsta X as a complete unit. The title 'Now' is a nod to the present and a reverse of 'Mon,' the prefix in the group's name, symbolizing a reflection on the group's identity and timeline. Debuting in May 2015, with its first EP 'Trespass,' Monsta X celebrates exactly 10 years since their debut by reuniting all six members for this special release. The album includes 10 tracks previously released between 2021 and 2023, during which leader Shownu was completing his mandatory military service and unable to participate. Tracks such as 'Rush Hour,' 'Love' and 'Beautiful Liar' have been rerecorded to feature all six members' vocals, including recently discharged Hyungwon, who completed his military service Tuesday. Other songs include fan favorites like 'Autobahn,' 'Ride with U,' 'Mercy,' 'Love You,' 'Lone Ranger,' 'Deny' and 'It's Okay.' All songs have been newly arranged and recorded to reflect the group's current sound. The members also participated in the songwriting, composing and production, showcasing their musical growth and identity as self-producing idols. Monsta X is scheduled to host a special livestream on Wednesday at 7 p.m on its official YouTube channel to celebrate the group's debut anniversary. All six members will appear together to reflect on their journey, interact with fans in real-time and kick off their next chapter. Known for their intense concepts, strong discography and commanding stage presence, Monsta X has earned its reputation as 'trustworthy performers,' with fans trusting the group in both music and performance.
Korea Herald
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Monsta X's Hyungwon discharged
Hyungwon of Monsta X said hello to fans via the band's official account on social media platform X on Tuesday having been discharged. He contributed serving full-time safely to his fans and said that he has many in store especially since it has been a very long while for all members to be together. For starters, he invited fans to come see him in person at 'Wonder Garden,' a meet-and-greet in Seoul on Saturday to celebrate his dischargement. He will also be the co-host of Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025 which will be held on May 29. Meanwhile, he will reunite with bandmates and livestream on Wednesday to spend their tenth anniversary of debut with fans across the world. They will drop digital album 'Now Project vol. 1' on the day as well.
Forbes
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
KCON LA 2025 Adds NCT 127, aespa, Monsta X, MEOVV and More to Lineup
NCT 127 performs at SM Town Live 2025: The Culture, the Future on May 11, 2025, at Dignity Health ... More Sports Park in Los Angeles, California Los Angeles will erupt with Korean pop culture this August with the finalized KCON LA 2025 lineup now officially here. From global chart-toppers like Monsta X, NCT 127 and aespa to the breakthrough rookie stars like MEOVV and RIIZE as well as television phenomenons like Mnet's Stage Fighter winner Choi Hojung, the completed roster embodies the festival's primary mission to celebrate K-pop's past, present, and future to expand it even further into a global sensation this upcoming August 1-3. Building on KCON LA's first wave of acts, which includes a blend of veteran, rising, and J-pop acts, the second announcement confirms 22 artists as part of this year's festivities. Like most KCONs, fans can likely expect some surprises or special cameos through the weekend as well, coming to perform across stages, headline exclusive fan events, and participate in different activations all designed to forge deeper bonds between artists and fans. Under the theme of the 'KLOVER'S Club Fair,' inspired by the four-leaf clover's promise of luck and joy, KCON unfolds across four experiential 'leaves.' Each leaf functions like its own festival club to spotlight different facets of K-culture beyond music including Korean fashion, beauty, food and literature. KCON producer CJ ENM says it plans to deliver a more 'immersive' experience by expanding its on-site and digital experiences. KCON LA will feature multiple stages across its festival grounds — including the Artist Stage, MEET & Greet, X Stage and M COUNTDOWN stage — all giving fans the chance to see and connect directly with their favorite idols, with the X Stage focused specifically on highlighting emerging talent. See the full lineup below that includes additions like solo superstars like SHINee's KEY, MAMAMOO's Hwasa and YUQI of i-dle, boy bands NOWADAYS and RIIZE, as well as girl group KISS OF LIFE. KCON will release more details on ticket tiers, stage schedules, and convention programming in the coming months as KCON LA 2025 brings the 'KLOVER'S Club Fair' to life at the Arena and Los Angeles Convention Center this August 1-3. In other KCON news, CJ ENM also announced on May 12 that its KCON JAPAN festival, which was held from May 9 to 11, wrapped with surpassing two million on-site attendees since its inception in 2015. The latest KCON Japan included artists like BIGBANG's Daesung, SHINee's Taemin, HIGHLIGHT, Jo Yuri, Yena, JO1, CRAVITY, P1Harmony, INI, Kep1er, ZEROBASEONE, EVNNE, tripleS, ME:I, QWER, BOYNEXTDOOR, DXTEEN, TWS, izna, KickFlip, IS:SUE, KiiKii and more.
