With catchy tracks like “Shine Forever,” “Dramarama” and “Jealousy,” the superstar K-Pop boy band – made up of members Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon and I.M – have already amassed a huge following all across the world. (Their fanbase is called Monbebe!)
As a result, the group is heading out on their second U.S. tour, which kicks off on July 20 in Chicago and makes its way throughout the United States, wrapping up on August 3 in Los Angeles.
Before they bust a move on stage all over the country, the boys were kind enough to supply us with some fun facts about themselves. Find out more about Monsta X inside!
Shownu
Date of birth: 1992.06.18 Blood type: O Favorite Color: Black Favorite Animal: Cat Favorite Food: Fried food Favorite Season: Autumn
Most memorable trip: Our recent tour in Europe Most memorable moment: Our first performance on the stage after debut Recommend place for people who visit Korea: Insa-dong Recommend Korean food: Stir fried spicy octopus and pork belly Most favorite Monsta X song and reason: “DRAMARAMA” / Can’t get enough of it Most favorite Monsta X Music Video and reason: “DRAMARAMA” / Good visuals My strength: Calm and steady My weakness: Too consistent Most favorite Monsta X member and reason: I like all of our members Secret about one Monsta X member: Minhyuk becomes loud when he plays a computer game Words to Monbebe: Always thank you and I love you all. Take care ^^
Wonho
Date of birth: 1993.03.01 Blood type: B Favorite color: Black and white Favorite animal: Cats and dogs Favorite food: Ramen and meat Favorite season: All four seasons
Most memorable movie: Last movie I watched Most memorable trip: I went snowboarding together with Monsta X members before our debut Most memorable moment: Every moment with our members and fans Recommend place for people who visit Korea: Myung-dong Recommend Korean food: Kimchi Most favorite Monsta X song and reason: “From Zero” / My biggest hit song Most favorite Monsta X Music Video and reason: “Jealousy” / It’s our latest music video My strength: Decent, honest, and sincere My weakness: Being naive Most favorite Monsta X member and reason: I like all 7 of our members Secret about one Monsta X member: It’s not secret anymore if I speak out about it! Words to Monbebe: Always love you and thank you for making me feel fulfilled
Minhyuk
Date of birth: 1993.11.03 Blood type: A Favorite color: Blue, Orange, Black and Red Favorite animal: Lizard Favorite food: Pizza Favorite season: Fall
Most memorable movie: 500 Days of Summer Most memorable trip: I cannot remember one Most memorable moment: Getting roller blades as a gift when I was in kindergarten Recommend place for people who visit Korea: Jeju Island Recommend Korean food: Soy sauce marinated crab Most favorite Monsta X song and reason: “Blue Moon” / Easy listening song Most favorite Monsta X music video and reason: “Trespass” / I like the intensity My strength: Easy to mingle with others My weakness: Try to be proactive, but not quite so Most favorite Monsta X member and reason: Jooheon / He’s cute Secret about one Monsta X member: I.M seems to have insomnia due to jet lag these days Words to Monbebe: I’m always on your side anytime and anywhere
Kihyun
Date of birth: 1993.11.22 Blood type: B Favorite color: White, Black and Purple Favorite animal: Dog Favorite food: Chicken Favorite season: Fall and Winter
Most memorable movie: About time Most memorable trip: A trip to Singapore with my family when I was young Most memorable moment: When I debut as Monsta X! Recommend place for people who visit Korea: Sheep ranch in Kangwondo Recommend Korean food: Chicken Most favorite Monsta X song and reason: “Blue Moon” / feeling calm and peaceful Most favorite Monsta X music video and reason: “Rush” / Fun movie My strength: Always energetic and smiling My weakness: Little imperfect perfectionist Most favorite Monsta X member and reason: I like all of our members Secret about one Monsta X member: Shownu can cook better than me. Words to Monbebe: Always thank you and admire you all Monbebe!
Hyungwon
Date of birth: 1994.01.15 Blood type: O Favorite color: Black Favorite animal: Dog Favorite food: Meat Favorite season: Winter
Most memorable movie: Notebook Most memorable trip: Monsta X World Tour Most memorable moment: No Mercy survival show Recommend place for people who visit Korea: Kwangju Recommend Korean food: Grilled Short Rib Patties Most favorite Monsta X song and reason: “Broken Heart” / Good to listen to with mellow vocal line by our members Most favorite Monsta X music video and reason: “Trespass” / Song we debut with, precious My strength: I like people My weakness: Having too much sleep Most favorite member of Monsta X and reason: I like them all Secret about one Monsta X member: Jooheon does workout consistently Words to Monbebe: I always want to say thank you for supporting me in any circumstances. They are the only people who motivate me to make a progress.
Jooheon
Date of birth: 1994.10.06 Blood type: O Favorite color: Red Favorite animal: Tiger Favorite food: Dumpling Favorite season: Autumn
Most memorable movie: Eternal Sunshine Most memorable trip: Family trip when I was young Most memorable moment: First concert with our fans Recommend place for people who visit Korea: Hongdae! Recommend Korean food: Kimchi dumpling Most favorite Monsta X song and reason: “Trespass” as it is our debut song. Most favorite Monsta X music video and reason: “Rush” as it looks fun and exciting. My strength: I try to be positive and energetic. My weakness: Easily become sulky Most favorite Monsta X member and reason: Love them all Secret about one Monsta X member: Shownu often says he’s hungry when he goes to bed. Words to Monbebe: How can I live without my beloved Monbebe.
I.M
Date of birth: 1996.01.26 Blood type: O Favorite color: Black, White and Purple Favorite animal: Jaguar Favorite food: none Favorite season: Fall and Winter
Most memorable movie: Perfume Most memorable trip: Boston Most memorable moment: I got lost in Israel Recommend place for people who visit Korea: Insa-dong Recommend Korean food: Raw beef Most favorite Monsta X song and reason: “FALLIN” / DOPE Most favorite Monsta X music video and reason: “DRAMARAMA” / Super DOPE My strength: Wild and young free My weakness: Um.. too DOPE? lol Most favorite Monsta X member: MonstaX is one Secret about one Monsta X member: Um.. NO Words to Monbebe: U know why our company name is starship? It’s because you guys are the star and we are going to u by ship
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Hey!! Thank you for all the support and notes on the post about the girl group Busters!! Let’s all send the same, if not more, amount of support towards the boy group ASTRO too!
If you aren’t caught up, here’s the scoop (this is what I’ve heard; ASTRO is in the verge of possibly disbanding due to their company Fantiago shutting down from the results of their recent comeback. Here’s an official post going around.
Like with Busters, please tag as many kpop groups as you know to spread the news!
This is not true! Yes, Fantagio might shut down, but it has nothing to do with the success of their groups. Basically, a Chinese company bought enough stock to take over the company and fired the only two people that were certified to run the country. Fantagio employees have submitted a list of demands, including the reinstatement of these two people, and the Korean labor board is investigating them.
Streaming the MV won’t help save Astro, because their popularity isn’t what’s putting them at risk of disbandment. Same with Hellovenus and Weki Meki. You can definitely still stream the MVs, but it won’t have any actual impact on the outcome.
(Please spread this rb! A lot of international Aroha are receiving and therefore spreading the wrong information about what is happening, which is leading to a lot of confusion!)
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