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MONSTA X Jooheon of "MONSTA X" successfully completed his 2nd mini album.
Jooheon finished his activities for "STING" (Feat. Muhammad Ali) (hereinafter "STING") of his second mini-album "INSANITY" after SBS "Inkigayo" aired on the 18th. Through this activity, Jooheon poured out explosive energy on each stage, decorating a week like a gift for both Jooheon and her fans.
Jooheon made a solo comeback two years and eight months after being discharged from the military with his second mini-album "INSANITY," proving his expanded musical worldview and strength as a solid artist. Participating in writing, composing, and producing all the songs, he not only gave off the appearance of an "all-rounder artist" but also established his unrivaled position as a solo artist by imprinting Jooheon's unique color on the stage.
Through his agency Starship Entertainment, Jooheon said, "It was a really exciting and pleasant time to play new music through our mini-second album," adding, "I tried to capture 'passion' in particular, and I'm meaningful and happy that my sincerity seems to have been conveyed well to MONBEBE (official fan club name)."
"I hope it was like a surprise gift for MONBEBE, my most precious light," he said of the music broadcast activity prepared for his fans. "Every moment was touching because of MONBEBE's cheering sound, and I was able to work harder. We will continue to show you better music and performances. We are also preparing for MONSTA X's upcoming world tour, so please look forward to it. I love you, MONBEBE!" he added.
The second mini-album "INSANITY" expanded the world view of the last first album "LIGHT" and contained the message that "Only when you go crazy, you shine." The title song "STING" added a musical weight by adding Jooheon's intense rapping along with voice sampling containing the famous words of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. In particular, on the "STING" stage, Jooheon overwhelmed the gaze by completing a charismatic stage with a variety of styling ranging from formal suits to casual outfits. In addition, he provided explosive energy with striking performances using boxing techniques 'Weaving' and 'Sway'.
Jooheon's interest in making a solo comeback was also hot. The challenge of the pre-released song "Push (Feat. Ray of IVE)" drew attention with the participation of Monsta X members, Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson, American singer-songwriter Kehlani, TVXQ's Choi Chang-min, Choi Ye-na, Ibray, and Kiki Isol. Subsequently, many artists, including Apink's Park Cho-rong and Yoon Bo-mi, Seventeen's Dokyeom, Cosmic Girls' Dayoung, ATEEZ Yunho, CRAVITY Taeyoung, Le Seraphim Sakura, Psycus Sumin, Zero Base One Park Gun-wook, ILLIT Min-ju, and Ark Choi-han, participated in the "STING" challenge and received a hot response.
It also achieved significant results on the global chart. After its release, the new album announced its entry into 11 countries and regions on iTunes K-pop Top Album Chart and 15 Top Album Charts, while the title song "STING" was listed on eight iTunes K-pop Top Songs Charts and seven Top Songs Charts. In particular, the U.S. iTunes chart proved Jooheon's global influence again, recording remarkable performances in a total of 24 countries and regions, with all the songs entering the K-pop Top Song chart.
Meanwhile, Jooheon, who successfully completed his solo career, will hold the 2026 MONSTA X World Tour "The X: NEXUS" at KSPO DOME (formerly Olympic Gymnastics Stadium) in Seoul for three days from the 30th to February 1st and continue to meet with fans.
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