Still the No. 1 singer even after military service.. MONSTA X takes 'Music Bank' top spot with 'MAGIC'

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Boy group MONSTA X proved its enduring strength even in its 12th year since debut.

MONSTA X (Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, I.M) secured the No. 1 trophy for the second week of September on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank', which aired on the 11th, with the title track 'MAGIC' from their mini-album 'The Phase'. On that day, MONSTA X took the stage in a white-toned setup style, showcasing solid vocals and powerful performances to perfectly capture the energy of 'MAGIC'. In particular, their dynamic choreography that maximized the song's atmosphere, combined with the members' overwhelming stage presence, once again demonstrated the strength of a group known for "performances you can trust, listen to, and watch."

Through their agency Starship Entertainment, MONSTA X stated: "Thanks to the support of our fans, MONBEBE, we were able to continue promoting 'MAGIC' with renewed energy, and we are grateful to share this joyful moment of winning first place on music shows. The fact that we can still take the stage and pursue new challenges in our 12th year since debut is all thanks to MONBEBE who have been with us all along. We believe this No. 1 achievement was created together by everyone, including I.M who is currently serving in the military, as well as the staff members who have stood by us for a long time. Through this album, we aimed to maintain MONSTA X's unique color while presenting a new side of ourselves, and it means even more that many people viewed it positively. We will repay you with great music and performances in the future."

Earlier, after releasing 'The Phase', MONSTA X entered the worldwide iTunes album chart at No. 6, followed by topping the iTunes Top 100 K-pop album charts in 11 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Turkey, signaling their global success. Forbes also highlighted MONSTA X's new album, highly praising their worldwide influence.

MONSTA X, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, received the 'Best Artist' award and the 'History of K-pop' award at '10th Anniversary AAA 2025', and went on to win the 'Best Group' award at the '40th Golden Disc Awards' in January this year, continuing its unparalleled career. Currently promoting their 2026 world tour 'THE X : NEXUS', which began in Seoul earlier this year, MONSTA X is meeting fans across various stages including variety shows, radio programs, and domestic and international festivals alongside this domestic comeback.

They are set to resume a North American tour covering 10 cities in the United States and Canada this October, and will hold domestic encore performances at Incheon Inspire Arena on November 21 and 22 to maintain the momentum.

MONSTA X will appear on MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on the 12th to perform their title track 'MAGIC'.

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