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Group MONSTA X will release its new album 'The Phase' at 1 p.m. (Korean time) on the 4th via various music streaming sites and begin comeback activities.
'The Phase' is an album that highlights MONSTA X's present and a new chapter, consisting of six tracks with different moods and emotions. The group, marking its 12th year since debut, has captured the musical colors accumulated through group activities as well as unit and solo activities in this album.

The album includes the title track 'MAGIC', along with 'Type X', 'SURVIVOR', 'Electric Heart', 'That's My Girl', and 'Sweet Night, Sweet Morning'.
The title track 'Magic' is a song that layers the members' vocals over rhythmic guitar sounds and strong beats. Joohoney participated in writing the lyrics for this track.
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