MONSTA X's Jooheon releases 2nd mini-album 'INSANITY' with the title track 'STING', featuring a music video inspired by Muhammad Ali.
January/5/2026 20:07
MONSTA X's Jooheon sweeps the New Year music world with intense energy. Jooheon's 2nd mini-album 'Light (INSANITY)' is released today, January 5. On the same day, his agency STARSHIP Entertainment released the music video for the title track 'STING (Feat. Muhammad Ali)' through the official YouTube channel. The released video opens with the voice of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, instantly capturing listeners' ears. The video begins with his iconic narration, 'I'm gonna float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,' stimulating curiosity with a sensory production where a butterfly transforms into a bee. In the following scenes, Jooheon reveals his raw presence among speakers and tires placed on rough soil. His display of swinging massive tires and enduring rocks tied to his arms showcases a madness-filled energy as if trying to break through limits, while his chic gaze looking straight ahead delivers overwhelming immersion to viewers. Particularly, this video starts with Muhammad Ali's voice and ends with Jooheon's explosive shout, adding a thrill. The new song 'STING (Feat. Muhammad Ali)' encapsulates Jooheon's artistic ambition of leaving a clear mark at decisive moments, symbolized by the 'bee.' By reinterpreting Muhammad Ali's famous quotes into his own lyrics, Jooheon has further solidified his musical identity, boldly revealing his innate instincts and leaving a unique presence through this song. The 2nd mini-album 'Light (INSANITY)' was released at 6 PM on the 5th through various music streaming sites.
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