MONSTA X

On the afternoon of the 16th, MONSTA X's Hyunwon and IVE's Rei appeared on stage at ASEA 2026, a prestigious music festival featuring top Asian artists. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026 is being held over two days at the Belluna Dome in Saitama. Hyunwon will also star in a new drama, and Rei will appear on TBS's show on May 17.

The first day of the ASEA 2026 awards features a glamorous red carpet with appearances from stars like MONSTA X's Hyunwon, 2PM's Junho, and many Japanese idols. The event, held at Saitama's Belluna Dome, celebrates top Asian artists and will be streamed live on U-NEXT. Expect performances from ENHYPEN, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and more!

On the afternoon of the 16th, MONSTA X's Hyunwon and IVE's Rei walked the red carpet at ASEA 2026. This major music festival, the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026, is taking place over two days at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, featuring top Asian artists like FRUITS ZIPPER and ENHYPEN, and will be streamed exclusively on U-NEXT.

The 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026) will take place on May 16-17 at Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan, showcasing top Asian artists. This annual festival honors influential artists and features high-level performances. Notable participants include ENHYPEN, 2PM's Junho, and MONSTA X's Hyungwon, with exclusive streaming on U-NEXT.

On the afternoon of the 15th, MONSTA X's Hyunwon departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to attend ASEA 2026. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards will be held on May 16-17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, featuring top artists like Lee Mingi, FRUITS ZIPPER, ENHYPEN, and Tomohisa Yamashita, with exclusive live streaming on U-NEXT.

The short drama 'Death God Life Extension Project' features Lee Min-ki and MONSTA X's Hyungwon as a mentor and a rookie grim reaper. Directed by Lee Gye-byeok, it explores life and death through a comedic lens, with a release planned for the second half of 2026 in Korea.

On the afternoon of the 11th, a VIP screening of the film 'Michael' was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, attended by stars including SUPER JUNIOR's Leeteuk, Shindong, Eunhyuk, and members from NCT, ENHYPEN, and MONSTA X, among others. The event highlighted the latest projects from these popular groups.

MONSTAX's Shownu and Hyungwon are set to make their comeback on May 21 with the new mini-album 'LOVE ME'. This marks their first return in nearly 3 years since their 1st mini-album 'THE UNSEEN' released in July 2023. The duo aims to showcase their unique charm and powerful energy through this new work.

The '2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR: THE X: NEXUS' kicked off in January with a successful Japan leg featuring four concerts in Chiba and Osaka. The tour has thrilled fans across Asia, showcasing a variety of performances. With I.M's enlistment approaching, the Seoul concert was a major success, featuring hit and solo songs that excited the audience.

MONSTA X's 'THE X: NEXUS' Japan tour in April 2023 showcased their evolution with powerful performances and fan interactions. The concerts featured energetic songs, heartfelt messages from members, and a surprise acapella segment, celebrating their 10th anniversary and hinting at their future global endeavors.