Monsta X is a Hip-Hop South Korean boy group who have charted on Billboard. The group was created in 2015 through Mnet’s No Mercy, the variety reality survival show under Starship Entertainment. Monsta X consists of six talented members, Shownu, Kihyun, Minhyuk, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M. Wonho was the seventh member who debuted in 2015 by surviving ten episodes of the show but quit the group in October 2019 and made a solo debut in 2020.
On May 14, 2015, the band’s first EP, titled Trespass, was made available. In March 2017, Monsta X’s first studio album and The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter, the final piece in The Clan series, were both released.
The Recording Industry Association of Japan certified the group’s four Japanese singles as gold in 2018, and nine of its Korean albums and extended plays were certified as platinum in 2019 by the Korea Music Content Association. The band’s debut English album, All About Luv, debuted in 2020 and reached the fifth and seventh spots on the US Billboard 200 and US Rolling Stone Top 200, respectively.
Monsta X has drawn people’s attention and is known for their fierce style since the day the boys stepped into the industry under the group name. They blend different components of genres of pop, EDM, R&B, and hip-hop.
Along with challenging gender stereotypes before it was mainstream, their assertive style, which featured songs based around rackety, electronic instrumentals, clattering, showy vocals, and violent rap verses, had a significant impact on the fourth generation of K-pop. They additionally acquired the qualifier Next Generation Beast Idol.
If you have not heard about them or listened to their songs, you are just missing out on so much in your life. You have to go and explore their discography of this exceptionally talented group of boys as Monsta X. And also become a part of Monbebe, Monsta X’s fandom name. The Monsta X members themselves are credited with coming up with this name.
Members of Monsta X
It was not easy for Monsta X members. They fought and survived by competing with thirteen strong trainees. They got ten episodes to show their potential worth of debuting and to fulfill their aspirations.
Sohn Hyun Woo (Shownu)
Shownu, the leader of Monsta X and the group’s principal dancer and lead vocalist was born on the 18th of June, 1922, in Changdong, Donbonggu, Seoul, South Korea, as his parents’ lone child. His stage name is Shownu, different from his given name, Sohn Hyun Woo. He doesn’t have any siblings.
He started as a trainee at JYP Entertainment. In 2009, he won first place in the same auditions. He was heralded for his superb dance ability, but he was only allowed to work with JYP Entertainment for a little amount of time—just two years.
Originally slated to make his debut with GOT 7, Shownu was forced to leave owing to poor attendance at practice. Shownu continued in the idol industry and as a backup dancer in Lee Hyori’s music videos for U-Go-Girl, Going Crazy, and Bad Girls.
But, then, he was selected in NUBOYZ after auditioning at Starship Entertainment, and with this, he was also a part of future Monsta X members. Shownu debuted under Starship Entertainment as Monsta X after participating along with six Monsta X members in No Mercy, a Mnet survival show, in December 2014. He has made his appearance in many reality and variety shows. He is also in charge of many choreographies of Monsta X.
Shownu is one of the fittest idols, with a height of 181 cm. He loves to eat meat and exercise. On the 21st of April, he was discharged after completing the mandatory military enlistment. Shownu has a net worth of around $1-5 million.
Lee Min Hyuk (Minhyuk)
Minhyuk is his stage name, and Lee Min Hyuk is his given name. He is Monsta X’s sub-vocalist and visual. He was brought into the world on the 3rd of November, 1993, in the South Korean city of Gwangju. One of his siblings is an older brother. He joined Monsta X after participating in Mnet’s 2014 survival program, No Mercy. He was the last contestant whose inclusion in the group had received official confirmation.
Minhyuk is the loudest and friendliest of the group. He makes sure that everyone around him is happy. He made his Monsta X debut with the release of their debut album Trespass. He released the mixtape music Ongsimi, in which he had previously served as a solo artist, in January 2019. Minhyuk has three songs from Monsta X’s sixth album, All About Luv, penned by him.
Minhyuk is 3rd the tallest member, with a height of 179 cm. On the 4th of April, he enlisted in the mandatory military enlistment. Minhyuk has a net worth of around $1-5 million.
Yoo Ki Hyun (Kihyun)
Yoo Ki-hyun, popularly known by his stage name Kihyun was born in Goyang, South Korea, on the 22nd of November, 1993. He is the main vocalist in Monsta X. He completed his graduation from the Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts. In Japan, he has an older sibling. He also has a talent for writing lyrics and songwriting. Kihyun not only participated in Mnet’s No Mercy survival show but contributed to the show by producing the song Pillow with Sistar’s Soyou & Giri Boy.
The Attractive Woman television theme song was composed in May 2015 by Kihyun and Jooheon of Monsta X for KBS2’s Orange Marmalade. Kihyun has also given his voice as the original soundtracks for several dramas, including What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Suspicious Partner, Partners of Justice, and others.
Kihyun has a height of 181 cm. He loves to eat meat and exercise. This guy can play the piano as well. He is an easygoing person to be with. Kihyun has a net worth of around $1-5 million.
Chae Hyung Won (Hyungwon)
By looking at him, anybody would say he has a personality of a model. And fascinatedly Hyungwon was a famous model and has done many fashion shows for several prominent South Korean firms.
Hyungwon’s given name is Chae Hyung-won. He was born in Gwangju, South Korea, on the 15th of January, 1994. As DJ H.ONE, he also performs in that capacity. He is in charge of visual, lead dancer, visual, and center in Monsta X.
The You Call It Romance music video by K. Will, released in 2016, got recognition for Hyungwon’s performance. KBS2’s 2017 Please Find Me was the debut series for Hyungwon’s acting career. In 2020, Hyungwon spent a lot of time creating songs and music.
Hyunwon has one of the best body proportions, with a height of 182 cm. He doesn’t know how to cook, but he definitely loves to eat. Hyungwon has a net worth of around $1-5 million.
Lee Ho Joon (Joohoney)
Lee Joo-Heon, his stage name is Joohoney. He is also known as Jooheon, was born on the 6th of October, 1994. Joohoney has the role of sub-rapper and songwriter to play in Monsta X.
Previously, before debuting as Monsta X, he was a part of the project group Nu Boyz managed under Starship Entertainment. Because of his incredible skills, he was regarded as the pro rapper among the Starship trainees.
Other than this, he participated in JTBC 2016 Hip-Hop competition as the youngest producer. He has a title of producing a music video himself named Rhythm in 2016. Earlier, his name was Jooheon, but he changed it to Joohoney to write English songs.
In 2020, Joohoney went on a hiatus from Monsta X to focus on his emotional well-being. Then, he came back to boost with the Korean premiere of Fantasia X, Monsta X’s album.
Joohoney has a height of 177 cm. Yes, other members are giants. He is such a fun-loving person. Joohoney has a net worth of around $1-5 million.
Im Chang Kyun (I.M)
I.M. is Monsta X’s lead rapper, singer, composer, and maknae. His given name is Im Chang-Kyun, was born on the 6th of October, 1994, in Gwangju, South Korea. He stayed in Boston and Israel for a long time. I.M.’s father works at Harvard University as a scientist, which explains why he speaks English so fluently.
Previously, he was an active member of the boy group Nu’bility between 2013 and 2014, associated with the business Special K Entertainment. But the band never debuted even after organizing many shows and activities.
He then went on to participate in Mnet’s survival show, No Mercy. He joined it somewhat late compared to other members under Starship Entertainment in Monsta X.
In addition to his debut mixtape, released in 2016, he also created music for Monsta X. He produced another mixtape along with the lead single Horizon, which features ELHAE. In 2021, his first mixtape was an extended play named Duality came out in February.
I.M. is one of the most good-looking members amongst Monsta X, with a height of 175 cm. He is not short. It’s his fellow members who are literal towers. I.M. has a net worth of around $1-5 million.
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