The full group album release of MONSTA X (Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, I.M), known for their trustworthy music, is just one day away.
According to their agency Starship Entertainment, MONSTA X will release their digital album 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' on the 14th at noon, coinciding with their 10th debut anniversary, through various music streaming sites.
This album marks MONSTA X's first full group album in about four years since the release of their 9th mini album 'One Of A Kind' in June 2021. Following the enlistment of leader Shownu in 2021, MONSTA X entered a military hiatus, and today (the 13th), they have reunited as a full group with the discharge of member Hyungwon.
As the anticipation of fans who have longed for all six members reaches its peak, we highlight the key points of the digital album 'NOW PROJECT vol.1'.
# At this moment, the voice of full group MONSTA X
'NOW PROJECT vol.1' includes a total of 10 tracks featuring representative title songs and B-sides released between 2021 and 2023. The voices of leader Shownu, who could not participate in albums during his military service, and the matured voices of the five members are expected to create a fresh resonance different from the original songs.
As fans continue to speculate and anticipate which songs will be included, the album will feature the title tracks 'Rush Hour', 'LOVE', and 'Beautiful Liar', along with B-sides that have deeply resonated with fans. The members will sing about the time they have proven their existence on stage, in music, and alongside fans, continuing to write this in the 'present tense' with their full group voices.
# Participation in all 10 tracks... 'Self-Made Idol' MONSTA X
This album is a collection of MONSTA X's musical growth and also a meaningful record reborn from the fingertips of the members. All 10 tracks included are songs in which the members directly participated in the production process, such as writing, composing, and arranging, giving it deep significance.
From energetic disco funk tracks to emotional songs with warm melodies and piano lines, the diverse songs that were born through the members' hands will be newly reinterpreted in this album. The familiar yet deepened sound and expressiveness are expected to once again prove MONSTA X's true value.
# '10th Debut Anniversary' MONSTA X is just getting started... A signal for a full-scale K-pop takeover
As can be inferred from the album title 'NOW PROJECT vol.1', this album serves as a signal for MONSTA X's future activities. Before their full group return, the members have been actively engaged in their respective roles, both separately and together, completing their warm-up, and consistently expressing their longing and confidence for the 'full group' through various broadcasts and content.
In particular, Jooheon, often referred to as the compass of MONSTA X's music, heightened fans' expectations during his discharge celebration fan event by stating, "I have prepared the weapons for MONSTA X to once again take control of K-pop, so feel free to expect a lot." Additionally, through their recent self-produced content 'Mon Eat It All', the five members, excluding Hyungwon, showcased their delightful entertainment skills, further raising expectations for their full group activities.
MONSTA X will release 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' on the 14th at noon and will hold a full group live broadcast to celebrate their 10th anniversary at 7 PM on their official YouTube channel. The members will gather to commemorate the 10th anniversary and the full group, making the day even more special through real-time communication with MONBEBE (the official fan club name).
Thus, 'NOW PROJECT vol.1', which is being released on the long-awaited 10th anniversary, is not merely a simple retrospective. It marks the beginning of MONSTA X's serious steps towards leaping into the K-pop scene once again, using the past 10 years as a stepping stone. Expectations are building for the new chapter they will draw starting with 'NOW PROJECT vol.1'.
Meanwhile, MONSTA X's digital album 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' will be available on various music streaming sites on the 14th at noon.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
