MONSTA X's New Album 'The Phase' Praised by U.S. Forbes.. Tops Global Charts

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Group MONSTA X has garnered praise from foreign media outlets.

On the 4th, the U.S. business magazine Forbes focused on MONSTA X's new album 'The Phase', evaluating that while maintaining their existing identity, the group presented a more experimental and new musical direction.

Forbes noted that as MONSTA X has been active for over a decade, presenting diverse albums and concepts, they once again expanded their territory and attempted change. Specifically regarding 'The Phase', the magazine reported, "Through unique conceptual visuals and music, the group expressed a new 'Phase' of themselves, showcasing fresh changes."

Regarding the title track 'MAGIC', Forbes analyzed that it "naturally transitions from MONSTA X's familiar hip-hop sound to ballad and pop dance sounds, possessing diverse musical textures and emotions. Through its structure that evolves through multiple stages, it offers a unique musical experience and immersion," highlighting the song's multifaceted charm.

The magazine also emphasized the members' active participation in the album and the broad composition of the tracklist. It was reported that Joohoney participated in a total of four tracks, including the title 'MAGIC', demonstrating his musical capabilities. Hyungwon also contributed to the lyrics and composition of 'Sweet Night, Sweet Morning', adding to the album's musical color. Furthermore, praise was conveyed for the album's tracklist covering a wide range of genres such as R&B, dance synths, punk, and acoustic, completing a rich spectrum.

Amid this foreign media interest, MONSTA X continues to achieve results in the global music market. 'The Phase' reached sixth place on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart after its release and topped the chart in five countries: Finland, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It also entered the top five in 10 countries, including Singapore, Turkey, and Thailand. On the K-Pop Album Chart, it secured first place in six countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Brazil, once again proving its global influence.

'The Phase' is an album that vividly captures MONSTA X's present while raising expectations for new chapters to unfold in the future. Based on musical capabilities accumulated over a long period, it maintains their existing intense energy while completing music with unique moods and determination, showcasing MONSTA X, who are continuously expanding their territory even in their 12th year of debut.

MONSTA X is continuing its '2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR 'THE X : NEXUS'' and festival stages both domestically and internationally. Among these, anticipation builds for what further achievements they will make through 'The Phase'.

Meanwhile, MONSTA X plans to continue comeback activities by presenting various music shows and diverse content with their new album title track 'MAGIC'.

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