I.M of MONSTA X shaved his head during a concert before his military enlistment, surprising fans and expressing his emotions.
February/2/2026 12:09
I.M of MONSTA X shaved his head at the concert. MONSTA X held their solo concert 'THE X: NEXUS' on February 1 at KSPO DOME in Songpa, Seoul, marking the start of their 2026 world tour. I.M, who is set to enlist in the army on February 9, revealed during the performance that he had been advised to sit out due to health issues, but he couldn't do that as it was his last performance before going to the military. He expressed that he felt the power of love from the fans and mentioned that he had been active even during breaks. He decided to shave his head on the spot, surprising everyone, and his fellow members participated in the haircut. Many fans were moved to tears. The concert was the first since their last solo performance in July and attracted 29,000 attendees over three days, highlighting their immense popularity. The tour will continue to Japan, Asia, and South America.
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