MONSTAX's Shownu and Hyungwon will return on May 21 with their new mini-album 'LOVE ME', marking their first comeback in nearly 3 years.
May/5/2026 18:50
MONSTAX's Shownu and Hyungwon will make a comeback on May 21. Their agency, STARSHIP Entertainment, announced yesterday (the 4th) through MONSTAX's official channel the release of Shownu and Hyungwon's new mini-album 'LOVE ME'. The two will make their comeback for the first time in about 2 years and 10 months since their 1st mini-album 'THE UNSEEN' released in July 2023. As the first unit formed within MONSTA X, the two are expected to showcase new charms through the new work. The new work 'LOVE ME' is anticipated to contain a sensory atmosphere and delicate expressiveness unique to Shownu and Hyungwon, along with strong energy. They are expected to captivate fans once again with overwhelming energy through 'LOVE ME'.
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