MONSTA X's I.M is resuming activities after recovering from back pain. He will participate in upcoming performances and album promotions.
August/22/2025 17:47
MONSTA X's I.M will resume activities. Today (22nd), his agency STARSHIP Entertainment announced through the group's official community that "I.M suspended activities in July due to back pain and has been focusing on rehabilitation following medical staff's recommendations. He is currently gradually improving." They clarified that after sufficient discussion with the artist himself, they decided to resume activities within a manageable range. According to the agency, I.M will perform in the '2025 MONSTA X “CONNECT X”' Japan concerts scheduled for the 27th and 28th. He is also expected to join the group's schedule for the mini-album 'THE X' set to be released on September 1, within a manageable range. Previously, I.M announced schedule limitations due to health issues in May. Afterward, he continued to engage in activities fluidly while consulting his health, but announced a suspension of activities in July. The agency stated at that time that he had been complaining of back pain and was undergoing treatment, and would suspend activities for the time being to focus on recovery. • MONSTA X's I.M goes to the hospital due to health issues... agency comments on future schedule • MONSTA X's I.M suspends activities for back treatment... also not participating in 'KCON LA 2025' 【Full comment from STARSHIP Entertainment】 Hello. This is STARSHIP Entertainment. We would like to inform you about MONSTA X member I.M's health status and future schedule as follows. Since I.M suspended activities in July due to back pain, he has been focusing on rehabilitation following medical staff's recommendations. He is currently gradually improving. Therefore, we have reached a decision to resume activities step by step within a manageable range after sufficient discussion with the artist himself. Starting with the '2025 MONSTA X “CONNECT X”' Japan concerts on August 27 (Wednesday) and 28 (Thursday), he is also expected to join the activity schedule for the mini-album 'THE X'. We always prioritize the artist's health and will do our best to ensure I.M can stand on stage in a healthier state after a full recovery. We ask fans for their warm support and encouragement. Thank you.
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