Monsta X
Monsta X | |
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| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, hip hop |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Starship Entertainment |
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Monsta X (Hangul: 몬스타엑스) is a South Korean hip hop boy group created by Starship Entertainment, active since May 14, 2015. The members who won the survival show ‘NO.MERCY’ debuted as Monsta X. The group consists of seven members: Shownu (Son Hyun Woo), Wonho (Shin Hoseok), Minhyuk (Lee Minhyuk), Kihyun (Yoo Kihyun), Hyungwon (Chae Hyungwon), Jooheon (Lee Jooheon), and I.M (Im Changkyun).The meaning of monsta x is : < mon > for < my > in french and with star it makes my star.
History
2014-2015: No Mercy and Debut
In November 2014, Mnet in collaboration with Starship announced that they will be launching a new survival program titled, "No Mercy," to help create Starship's new idol boy group after Boyfriend. [1] This 10-episode reality program began airing on December 10, and showed trainees at Starship going through a mission every week given by their mentors (including K.Will, Mad Clown, Sistar, and more) to perform either by group, or individual. The show began with a total of 12 trainees, who were ranked from 1-12 according to the result of their performance and the judge's evaluation. After each performance, the trainees are ranked again and eliminated weekly. [2] The final episode aired on February 11, and the final group lineup consisted of seven members. According to Starship, “Their group name MONSTA X contains the double meaning of monsters conquering the K-pop scene and my star (MON means “My” in French). X symbolizes an unknown existence.” [3]
The group garnered interest prior to their debut through collaboration singles resulted from winning No Mercy challenges. One such single was 0 (Young), released on February 4th starring Giriboy, Madclown, and Jooyoung along with Jooheon, Kihyun, Wonho, Seokwon, and I.M. [4] Interstellar was another single released on February 12, 2015 with Jooheon, Hyungwon, and I.M, featuring Yella Diamond. [5] On April 28th, Jooheon released his first mixtape titled JUNG JI, which included a collaboration with JustMusic Entertainment's BlackNut. [6] Before debut, Kihyun and Jooheon also took part in the drama's original soundtrack for Orange Marmalade, called Attracted Woman.
On May 14, their debut music video for their title track "Trespass" was released.[7] On the same day, Monsta X made their live debut on Mnet's M! Countdown.
From NO.MERCY up through their debut and promotions for Trespass, Starship filmed a web reality series titled Deokspatch (덕스패치) starring the NO.MERCY trainees. [8] The series was later renamed to DeokspatchX (덕스패치X) starring the final lineup of the Monsta X members. Starship revealed that they intend to have Monsta X focus on their variety show skills through this series. The episodes in the series also included games and challenges for viewers to become more familiar with the members.
On June 22, Both Shownu and Wonho were featured in Sistar's MV, Shake it.
Members
- Shownu/셔누 (Son Hyun Woo/손현우) - Leader, Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer
- Wonho/원호(Shin Ho Seok/신호석) - Lead Vocalist
- Lee Min Hyuk (이민혁) - Vocalist, Visual
- Yoo Ki Hyun (유기현) - Main Vocalist
- Chae Hyung Won (채형원) - Lead Dancer, Vocalist
- Lee Joo Heon (이주헌) - Main Rapper
- I.M/아이엠 (Im Chang Kyun/임창균) - Lead Rapper, Maknae
Discography
Pre-debut Releases
| Year | Single | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 깽값 | Mad Clown (featuring Jooheon) |
| 2015 | Coach Me | Hyolyn & San E (featuring Jooheon) |
| Pillow | Soyou & Giriboy (featuring Kihyun) | |
| 0 (YOUNG) | Giriboy, Mad Clown & Jooyoung (featuring No.MERCY's Wonho, Kihyun, Jooheon, Seokwon & I.M) | |
| Hieut | Jungigo,Vasco & Nochang (featuring No.Mercy's Shownu, Minhyuk, #Gun, Yoonho, & Hyungwon) | |
| Interstellar | Jooheon, Hyungwon & I.M (featuring Yella Diamond) |
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [9] | |||
| Trespass |
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5 |
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Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Song | Duration | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Protect the Boss OST | Now I Know | 3:45 | Shownu |
| 2015 | Orange Marmalade OST | Attracted Woman | 3:58 | Jooheon & Kihyun |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Notes | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | After School Club | ep 161 | |
| 4 Things Show | With K.Will | ep 17 (season 2) | |
| Afreeca TV | ep 1,2, & 3 | ||
| Weekly Idol | Guest along with Secret's Hana & Jieun, SISTAR's Bora & Soyou, AOA's Jimin & ChoA, SONAMOO, N.Flying | ep 200 & 201 | |
| Yaman TV | Guest along with SISTAR's Hyolyn & Soyou | ep 19 | |
| Show Me The Money Season 4 | Only Jooheon participating |
References
- ^ "NO.MERCY" (in Korean). Mnet.
- ^ "Mnet and Starship to Launch Survival Program 'No Mercy' to Debut New Hip-Hop Boy Group". Mnet America.
- ^ ""NO. MERCY" Survivors to Debut as MONSTA X This Year". Soompi.
- ^ "[MV] 기리보이X매드클라운X주영_ 0 (YOUNG) (Feat.노머시(No.Mercy)" (in Korean). starshipTV.
- ^ "[MV] No.Mercy-주헌, 형원, IM _ 인터스텔라(Interstellar) (Feat. Yella Diamond)" (in Korean). starshipTV.
- ^ "[MIXTAPE] 주헌X블랙넛 - ㄴㄴ" (in Korean). starshipTV.
- ^ "MONSTA X Drops Debut Album and Edgy "Trespass" MV". soompi.
- ^ "MONSTA X(몬스타엑스)" (in Korean). 1theK.
- ^ "Gaon Weekly Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month
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