MONSTA X reveals comeback schedule for new mini-album 'THE X', set to release on September 1, celebrating their 10th anniversary.
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MONSTA X has entered the countdown for their comeback. On the 5th, their agency STARSHIP Entertainment released the schedule poster for MONSTA X's new mini-album 'THE X' through their official SNS. The poster, created with a flyer concept, includes various scheduled teaser contents, attracting the attention of fans worldwide. According to the schedule, MONSTA X will release the tracklist on the 8th, followed by concept photos for the 'UNKNOWN X' and 'HELLO X' versions on the 10th and 12th, respectively, gradually increasing the excitement for their comeback. On the 16th, they will unveil a teaser video for the pre-release track, and on the 18th, the audio for the pre-release track will be released, fully ramping up the atmosphere before the comeback. On the 21st, a performance video for the relevant track will also be released, continuing a relay of diverse content. Having launched the signal flare for their comeback with the pre-release track, MONSTA X will continue to unveil teaser content. On the 23rd and 25th, concept photos for the 'UNDERDOG X' and 'XX' versions will be released, followed by a teaser video for the title track on the 30th and an album preview on the 31st, expected to heighten anticipation for the September 1 comeback. The poster also includes the phrase 'REMIX DROPS SOON!', exciting global fans. Immediately after the schedule poster was released, a trailer for the new album 'THE X' was also unexpectedly unveiled. The video combines stylish visuals with MONSTA X's unique intense aura, leaving a deep impression. At the end of the video, I.M's English narration states, 'Ten years is not the end- it's the beginning of something entirely new,' leaving a profound aftertaste. The album 'THE X', set to be released on September 1, is a symbolic album that encapsulates MONSTA X's journey as they celebrate their 10th anniversary. The title 'THE X' signifies 'a completely unique unknown' while also presenting various possibilities and new directions, connecting with the Roman numeral 'X' which means '10'. Through this album, MONSTA X is expected to reinterpret familiar symbols in their own way and create a strong impact on the K-POP scene once again. Recently, MONSTA X performed on stage at 'KCON LA 2025' as a group for the first time in nine years, showcasing a performance befitting a group celebrating their 10th anniversary, thrilling fans in LA. They made a strong impression while appearing on local channels CBS Los Angeles' 'KCAL News' and KTLA's 'KTLA 5 Morning News', marking their presence under the global spotlight, and they plan to continue their energetic activities through the September comeback. MONSTA X will release the mini-album 'THE X' at 6 PM on September 1 and will enter full-scale comeback activities.
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