Jooheon of MONSTA X announces comeback with 2nd mini album 'INSANITY,' showcasing a boxer concept in striking photos.
December/27/2025 18:43
MONSTA X's Jooheon has announced a strong comeback. The agency STARSHIP Entertainment released the first concept photo of Jooheon's 2nd mini album 'Light (INSANITY)' through MONSTA X's official SNS yesterday (26th). In the released concept photo, he transforms into a boxer who has just finished a match, instantly capturing attention. The scars on his face and the tape wrapped around his fingers add a rough mood, maximizing immersion with images of him sweating while hitting a sandbag and drinking water during a match. He also exudes a chic atmosphere in a red leather jumpsuit, gazing at the camera with a microphone hanging around his neck in the center of the ring, completing an overwhelming vibe. Notably, he expresses the intersection of 'crazy light (狂)' and 'shining light (光)' instinctively on a carpet marked with 'light,' sensibly reflecting the album's meaning. Fans are gathering interest in Jooheon's new transformation and musical synergy through the title track 'STING (Feat. Muhammad Ali).' Jooheon will release his 2nd mini album 'Light (INSANITY)' on January 5, making his comeback to the music scene. The album includes 7 tracks, featuring the pre-release song 'Push (Feat. Rei of IVE)' and the title track 'STING,' with Jooheon producing all songs, further proving his presence as an 'all-rounder artist.' The pre-released 'Push,' which was released on the 22nd, has already made waves by charting on MelOn's 'HOT100' and appearing on K-POP top song charts in 15 regions including the US and Japan, drawing attention to Jooheon's activities through this new album.
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