MONSTA X Timeline

MONSTA X's latest EP "The Phase" rose to No. 5 on Circle Chart's physical album chart for the week of September 13–19, 2026.

MONSTA X won their first music show trophy for "MAGIC" on the September 11 episode of Music Bank, earning 5,045 points over 82MAJOR's "Like Fire."

Monsta X returned to the music scene with their latest EP, The Phase, a six-track album featuring lead track "Magic" (credited lyrically to member Jooheon) and B-sides including "Type X" and "That's My Girl." Starship Entertainment credited the release.

Six-track EP led by "MAGIC."

MONSTA X will release their six-track EP The Phase on September 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM KST.

MONSTA X's new Korean mini album 'The Phase' is scheduled to drop at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4.

"The Phase" mini album is scheduled for release on September 4, 2026 at 1 p.m. KST. This marks MONSTA X's first Korean album in approximately one year.

Starship Entertainment announced Monsta X will release its 14th EP, "The Phase," on Sept. 4.

A full album preview for 'The Phase' will be released.

A final music video teaser for 'The Phase' will be released.

Promotional content related to 'The Phase' is scheduled to be released.

Promotional content related to 'The Phase' is scheduled to be released.

Park Geon-roung (known as Baby Shark Boy) will release his first digital single, "WAVE," a Korean-language track he co-wrote, featuring Joohoney of Monsta X. The single is set for release on Aug. 20, 2026.

Promotional content related to 'The Phase' is scheduled to be released.

Promotional content related to 'The Phase' is scheduled to be released.

MONSTA X unveiled a "coming soon" teaser for their upcoming mini album "The Phase." Announcement published on August 6, 2026.

MONSTA X’s Kihyun performed the stage "So Good" on the July 19 episode of Inkigayo.

MONSTA X's Kihyun released his second mini album BORDERLINE and the music video for its title track "So Good."

Kihyun's second mini-album and first solo release in three years and nine months, featuring the title track "So Good." Released July 7 at 6 p.m. KST.

Monsta X vocalist Kihyun's second solo EP Borderline, featuring lead track "So Good," is scheduled for release Tuesday at 6 p.m.

MONSTA X main vocalist Kihyun returns with BORDERLINE, a seven-track mini-album and his first solo release in three years and nine months.

Netflix's reality dating series The Love Lab premiered. Monsta X member Joohoney appears on the show as a studio commentator.

MONSTA X unit Shownu X Hyungwon will release their new EP "LOVE ME" on May 21 at 6 p.m. KST — their first-ever unit comeback.

On May 4, Shownu X Hyungwon officially announced the date and details of their first-ever unit comeback, revealing the EP "LOVE ME" and its release date.

Monsta X's U.S.-targeted full-length album 'Unfold' (10 tracks, includes prereleases 'Growing Pains' and 'Baby Blue') is set for release.

Monsta X will release 'Unfold', a 10-track U.S. album; Starship Entertainment unveiled the track listing ahead of the April 3, 2026 release.

MONSTA X’s third English album "Unfold" is scheduled for release on April 3, 2026 at midnight local time; the comeback schedule also referenced a music video for the title track.

STARSHIP Entertainment announced on 2026-03-06 that the Hong Kong and Macau stops of MONSTA X's 2026 world tour THE X : NEXUS will no longer take place due to the local organizer's failure to fulfill contractual obligations.

MONSTA X unveiled a detailed comeback schedule for their upcoming English-language album "Unfold" on March 5 at midnight KST.

I.M (MONSTA X) enlisted in the military on 2026-02-09. The evening before his enlistment (Feb 8) he posted a photo of his new buzz cut and photos with MONSTA X members on Instagram.

Starship Entertainment announced that MONSTA X member I.M is scheduled to enlist as an active-duty soldier on 2026-02-09. The agency also noted he has been undergoing rehabilitation treatment for back pain.

I.M will begin his mandatory military service, starting a hiatus from group activities.

Monsta X is touring without member I.M, who enlisted with the military in February.

MONSTA X performed during the 2026 MONSTA X World Tour "The X: Nexus" at KSPO Dome in Seoul on Feb. 1, 2026.

I.M enlisted the month after the Seoul shows (reported as 'He enlisted the following month').

Joohoney released his second mini album INSANITY and the music video for the title track "STING."

Music video for the title track “STING” was released alongside the INSANITY mini album.

Joohoney released his second mini album INSANITY.

"Just Friends" is scheduled to premiere on tvN in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Monsta X is preparing to continue their world tour titled "The X: Nexus." No specific dates are provided in the text.

The Shownu & Hyungwon unit of Monsta X released their second EP titled "Love Me." The article does not provide a specific release date.

Monsta X marks its 11th anniversary this year.

Release of Shownu & Hyungwon's unit second EP "Love Me."

The duo Shownu X Hyungwon are returning with their second EP, Love Me, a seven-track album led by "Do You Love Me" and their first release since The Unseen (July 2023).

Shownu X Hyungwon (Monsta X unit) released their second EP, Love Me, a seven-track album led by "Do You Love Me," marking their first release since The Unseen.

With the release of 'Unfold,' the six-member act became the first K-pop group to have three LPs published in the US.

Monsta X's third US full-length album 'Unfold' charted at No. 41 on the Billboard 200.

The group of six kicked off the tour with three shows in Seoul in January.

Monsta X kicked off its new world tour, 'The X: Nexus,' in Seoul and is now on the Asian leg of the tour.

'The X: NEXUS' world tour kicked off last month and is described as cruising smoothly.

MONSTA X member I.M shaved his head live on stage during the encore of the Seoul leg finale of their 2026 world tour, marking his final performance before beginning military service.

Monsta X toured the U.S. with iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025, hitting four major cities and kicking off at Madison Square Garden.

Kihyun returned from 18 months of mandatory military service.

Joohoney of Monsta X's second solo EP, titled 'Insanity', is due out and will include seven songs, from the prerelease track 'Push' to the focus track 'Sting' (which samples a 1974 Muhammad Ali audio clip).

Joohoney's second solo EP 'Insanity' (seven songs, includes prerelease 'Push' featuring Rei of Ive; focus track 'Sting' samples Muhammad Ali) is due out on Jan. 5.

Shownu X Hyungwon first came together as the group's inaugural subunit in July 2023, releasing their debut mini-album 'THE UNSEEN.'

The unit's previous release, The Unseen, which preceded Love Me.

Kihyun's 2022 single that helped establish his parallel solo identity rooted in belt-heavy rock.

Kihyun launched his solo career with the single album "Voyager."

K-pop fans spammed the #WhiteLivesMatter trending topic on Twitter with fan cams, memes and links to anti-racist organizations, drowning out the hashtag's white-supremacist messaging.