Monsta X Ignites ‘the X : Nexus’ World Tour, A New Era Begins

Thursday, February 05, 2026

K-pop powerhouse MONSTA X officially kicked disconnected of its caller world circuit “THE X : NEXUS” pinch 3 electrifying shows astatine Seoul’s KSPO DOME from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. MONSTA X launched nan adjacent section of its world profession and reaffirmed its estimation arsenic 1 of K-pop’s astir commanding unrecorded acts.

Taking nan shape pinch nan assurance of seasoned veterans, MONSTA X delivered mega-hits specified arsenic “DRAMARAMA,” “Love Killa,” and “Rush Hour.” The energetic temper soared erstwhile nan group moved into “N nan Front,” “Do What I Want,” “Fire & Ice,” “Catch Me Now,” and “Tuscan Leather”, each tracks from “THE X” medium released successful ceremony of nan group’s 10th anniversary. The capacity of “Beautiful,” a instrumentality favorite, further electrified nan crowd, spotlighting MONSTA X move power and vibrant shape presence. The statement continued pinch “Beautiful Liar,” “Alligator,” and “Shoot Out.”

“Marking nan commencement of a caller year, we’ve embarked connected a caller tour,” JOOHONEY said pinch excitement. “It feels for illustration we’re opening a caller section successful our career.”  

The standout moments of nan Seoul shows were nan solo performances by each member, each showcasing their individual charms. SHOWNU kicked things disconnected pinch nan groovy “Around & Go,” followed by KIHYUN and HYUNGWON, who commanded nan shape pinch nan breathtaking “Howling,” and nan dreamy “NO AIR,” respectively. MINHYUK’s heartfelt guitar-led capacity successful “Reaching” and I.M’s vibrant blend of DJing and rapping successful “ERROR 404” sparked enthusiastic reactions from fans. JOOHONEY delivered powerful performances of “STING (Feat. Muhammad Ali)” and “Touch nan entity (Feat. Tiger JK),” tracks from his latest solo mini-album “INSANITY.” These iconic solo stages not only underscored each member’s unsocial philharmonic personality but besides showed nan group’s continually evolving sound.

The Seoul shows, successful particular, held a typical meaning for some MONSTA X and its fans, arsenic they are nan last performances arsenic a afloat group up of I.M’s enlistment successful February. On nan last night, nan members joined him connected shape to shave his head, bringing galore fans to tears.

Despite dealing pinch backmost pain, I.M said, “I was told not to push myself, but I could not travel that proposal because this is my past capacity earlier enlistment. I ended up performing until nan last day, and I deliberation that’s nan powerfulness of love. But for now, I’ll beryllium putting my 10-year travel arsenic a MONSTA X personnel connected region and taking a leave.”

As nan concerts drew to a close, MONSTA X expressed heartfelt gratitude to its fans.

“I ne'er expected to person this overmuch emotion from fans moreover aft 12 years,” KIHYUN said. “It makes maine consciousness that I request to do my champion wherever I americium for those who person stood by my broadside each this time. Thank you – you are nan driving unit of my life.” 

SHOWNU added, “I summation nan spot to unrecorded pinch dream because of you. I ne'er return your emotion for granted, and I dream you don’t return my emotion for you lightly either.”

“The X : NEXUS” marks MONSTA X’s first circuit successful 4 years since “NO LIMIT” successful 2022. It symbolizes much than nan group’s “connection” pinch its world fans – it focuses connected a stronger “bond” and a “new leap.” Reflecting connected nan Seoul leg, nan group shared, “We focused connected what benignant of shape our fans would for illustration and felt proud because we could really consciousness connected shape that they were genuinely enjoying what we offered.”

MONSTA X besides amazed audiences by unveiling a teaser for “growing pains,” a caller opus group to driblet connected Feb. 6. The circuit will proceed crossed Asia, Latin America, and different regions, pinch nan adjacent extremity scheduled for THUNDER DOME successful Bangkok connected March 7. After breaking into nan Billboard 200 floor plan pinch “THE X” and joining nan iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, nan largest year-end show successful nan U.S. for nan 4th clip successful 2025, MONSTA X is group to proceed its world momentum successful 2026 alongside fans worldwide.