MONSTA X Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Complete Group Comeback – ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ Release
MONSTA X (Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, and I.M) is signaling the start of their complete group activities with the release of their new album.
According to their agency, Starship Entertainment, MONSTA X will release their digital album ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ at noon today (May 14th). ‘NOW’ in ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ signifies ‘now’ and also represents a reversal of ‘MON’ from the group’s name, symbolizing the identity and perspective of the current MONSTA X.
Having debuted on May 14th, 2015, with their first mini-album ‘TRESPASS’, MONSTA X is marking their momentous 10th anniversary today and plans to complete this special day with the release of their complete group album ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ after approximately four years.
The album includes songs released between 2021 and 2023, a period during which leader Shownu was unable to participate due to his mandatory military service. The tracklist features the title track ‘Rush Hour’, ‘LOVE’, ‘Beautiful Liar’, as well as other tracks ‘Autobahn’, ‘Ride with U’, ‘Mercy’, ‘Saranghanda (I Love You)’, ‘LONE RANGER’, ‘Deny’, and ‘Gwaenchana (It's Okay)’, totaling 10 songs.
MONSTA X will release ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ at noon today and will host a complete group live broadcast commemorating their 10th anniversary on their official YouTube channel at 7 PM. The members will gather together to communicate with fans in real-time and celebrate both their 10th anniversary and the start of their complete group activities.
MONSTA X, known for its solid musicality, and unique performances, is poised to take another leap forward in the K-pop scene. All eyes are on their first step with ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’.
Meanwhile, MONSTA X’s digital album ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ will be released on various music sites at noon (KST) on May 14th.
Written by Han Hae Seon Translated by Lee So Yun