KTRENZ Hype Index
How much buzz is around MONSTA X?
37/100
- Coverage momentum
- AI attention
- Upcoming activity
- 36
- 87
- 0
The KTRENZ Hype Index (0–100) blends up to five live signals — KTRENZ editorial coverage momentum over the last 30 days (25%), AI-retrieval attention on the artist (20%), upcoming scheduled activity (15%), external demand from Naver search and YouTube traction (25%), and third-party SNS posts anchored to the act’s releases in the last 30 days (15%) — each log-normalized against a fixed cap. The first three exist for every act. The last two require data we do not have for everyone: where a signal is not measured it is left out and the remaining weights are renormalized, so an act is never scored down for something we simply did not observe.
Stories
MONSTA X: events we kept following
Things that happened more than once — each page holds every beat on the record, with its sources.
rolloutresult2026-08-07 — 2026-09-14
MONSTA X — ‘The Phase’
rollout2026-08-13 — 2026-08-13
MONSTA X — ‘MADLY MEDLEY 2026’
Quick answers
MONSTA X: your questions
Who is MONSTA X?
- MONSTA X is a K-pop group, active since 2015.
How much buzz is around MONSTA X right now?
- MONSTA X's KTRENZ Hype Index is 37/100 — a live score blending external search demand, KTRENZ coverage momentum, AI-retrieval attention, and upcoming activity.
When did MONSTA X debut?
- MONSTA X debuted in 2015.
What is MONSTA X's latest release?
- 'MAGIC' FIX version dance practice video released on YouTube (2026-09-13).
Stories
Latest about MONSTA X
MONSTA X's 'MAGIC' wins Music Bank as group shares Chuseok hanbok photos
MONSTA X's 'MAGIC' hit #1 on Music Bank Sept. 11. Nine days later, five members posted Chuseok photos in hanbok.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 28 d ago
MONSTA X's Shownu & Hyungwon named Concept Korea ambassadors, head to Paris on Oct. 1
Shownu returns for his third Concept Korea season; Hyungwon joins as a first-time ambassador for the 2027 S/S runway at Palais de Tokyo.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 29 d ago
Ki Hyun covers D.O., duets with Lee Mu-jin on 'Limousine Service' — and says he wants MONSTA X to keep going for 10 more years
MONSTA X's Ki Hyun stopped by KBS Kpop's 'Limousine Service' to perform five covers and talk about juggling a solo album release with the group's new mini album
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/17/2026
MONSTA X's Joohoney announces September comeback album 'The Phase'
MONSTA X's Joohoney is back with a September solo album. *The Phase* marks his third project since going solo in 2023.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/13/2026
MONSTA X drop 'MAGIC' dance practice video after Music Bank win
MONSTA X dropped a FIX version choreography practice video for 'MAGIC', the title track from their new album 'The Phase'—which already won Music Bank.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/13/2026
Taemin wins Show! Music Core with 'Float,' beating MONSTA X and BIGBANG
Taemin's 'Float' topped Show! Music Core on Sept. 12, beating MONSTA X and BIGBANG—but he wasn't there to claim it.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/12/2026
MONSTA X promote 'THE PHASE' mini album and title track 'MAGIC' across radio, YouTube, and music shows
MONSTA X's 'THE PHASE' hit #1 on iTunes K-pop Albums in 11 countries after dropping Sept. 4. The group's been everywhere since.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/11/2026
MONSTA X's 'The Phase' hits #6 worldwide on iTunes, tops charts in 11 countries
MONSTA X's *The Phase* hit #1 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart in five countries and earned a Forbes feature after release.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/6/2026
MONSTA X drop mini album 'The Phase' with title track 'MAGIC'
MONSTA X dropped 'The Phase' on September 4. The six-track mini has Jooheon co-writing the guitar-heavy title track 'MAGIC'.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/4/2026
MONSTA X's Kihyun wraps 'BORDERLINE' promotions, attends ROAD FC 078 at Jangchung Gymnasium
Kihyun wrapped his solo comeback on Aug. 19, then caught ROAD FC 078 nine days later at Jangchung Gymnasium, where MONSTA X also performed.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/29/2026
MONSTA X announces comeback album 'The Phase' with title track 'MAGIC', out September 4
MONSTA X returns September 4 with 'The Phase', a 6-track album fronted by 'MAGIC'. Concept photos for the 'REFINED' version dropped August 28.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/29/2026
AAA 2026 adds Kiss of Life, QWER, Aiditt, Close Your Eyes, Kickflip to Kaohsiung lineup
Five acts join the Asia Artist Awards 2026 roster ahead of the Dec. 5–6 event at National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/27/2026
Baby Shark Boy drops debut single 'WAVE' feat. MONSTA X's Jooheon
Baby Shark Boy, the kid from the viral dance video, launches his solo career with electropop single 'WAVE' featuring MONSTA X's Jooheon on August 20.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/20/2026
Kwon Eun-bi becomes first K-pop act at major Turkish festival, draws 50,000 at Istanbul
Kwon Eun-bi took the stage at Istanbul Festival on Aug. 14, becoming the first K-pop artist to headline a major Turkish music festival. Around 50,000 people sho
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/16/2026
MONSTA X set for September 4 comeback with 6-track album 'The Phase'
Starship Entertainment has released individual trailers for Minhyuk, Hyungwon, and Kihyun as MONSTA X gears up for a new album headlined by 'MAGIC'.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/16/2026
MADLY MEDLEY 2026 final lineup: Colde, HANRORO, N.Flying, AKMU, MONSTA X and more
Culture Think unveiled the full artist roster for MADLY MEDLEY 2026, a two-day Seoul festival set for September 5–6 at Munhwa Bijeuk Giji.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/13/2026
Singer Runch and producer Ahn Sung-hyun marry after 8-year relationship, premiere new song at wedding
Singer Runch and producer Ahn Sung-hyun, creative partners for eight years, marry in Gangnam on August 8 and premiere a self-composed track at the ceremony.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/7/2026
MONSTA X comeback September 4 with mini album 'The Phase'
Five members return with 'The Phase' on Sept. 4 — their first domestic release in about a year. I.M sits out due to military service.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/7/2026
MONSTA X's Kihyun drops English version of 'So Good' 17 days after BORDERLINE release
Kihyun released an English-language version of his mini-album title track on July 24, keeping the original melody but flipping the lyrical content entirely.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/24/2026
MONSTA X's Kihyun performs 'So Good' band live on It's Live
Kihyun performed 'So Good' from his second mini-album 'BORDERLINE' on YouTube's It's Live on July 13, backed by a full band.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/14/2026
Kihyun drops Mini Album 2 'Borderline' July 7, first solo return in ~2 years
MONSTA X's Kihyun drops 6-track mini album 'Borderline' on July 7, his first solo release in roughly two years.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/4/2026
MONSTA X's Jooheon joins Netflix dating show 'The Love Lab' as observer alongside Charles Enter
MONSTA X's Jooheon is joining Netflix's 'The Love Lab' as an observer. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 11 AM.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/26/2026
UNIS hits Sydney's Kudos Bank Arena for first-ever Australia show, Japan mini album coming in July
UNIS plays Sydney's K-Mega Concert on June 26—their first Australian show—before dropping a Japanese mini album in July.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/26/2026
Yoon Du-jun to MC fandom competition show 'Fandom Stage' on Wave
Highlight's Yoon Du-jun will host 'Fandom Stage,' a Wave exclusive where fanclubs from major idol groups battle it out.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/22/2026
MONSTA X's Kihyun announces July 7 solo comeback with mini album 'BORDERLINE'
MONSTA X's Kihyun announced his second mini album 'BORDERLINE' on June 21, with a July 7 release date revealed in a surprise teaser.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/21/2026
82MAJOR hits Paris stage at K-EXPO Inkigayo, then heads to Hong Kong and Bangkok
82MAJOR plays Paris on June 17 for K-EXPO Inkigayo, three months after their last French stop. Solo concerts in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Seoul follow.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/17/2026
MONSTA X sell out Mexico City show on first Latin America stop in 7 years
MONSTA X sold out Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, their first Mexico show since 2019's 'WE ARE HERE' tour, before moving on to Monterrey.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/9/2026
Sourced timeline
MONSTA X timeline
Auto-compiled from KTRENZ coverage. Latest event 2026-10-01.
- 2026-10-01tour
2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] — North America leg
MONSTA X will continue their ongoing 2026 world tour with a North America leg in October.
Source: mhns.co.kr - 2026-09-13release
'MAGIC' FIX version dance practice video released on YouTube
MONSTA X uploaded a FIX version choreography practice video for 'MAGIC' to their official YouTube channel.
Source: newsen.com - 2026-09-11release
'MAGIC' wins Music Bank
MONSTA X's 'MAGIC' from The Phase mini album claimed first place on KBS2's Music Bank.
Source: mhnse.com - 2026-09-07tour
Jooheon and Hyungwon participate in song production... musical depth in MONSTA X's 'The Phase'
Source: sports.donga.com - 2026-09-04release
Mini album 'The Phase' released
MONSTA X released their mini album 'The Phase (더 페이즈)' on September 4, 2026.
Source: starnewskorea.com - 2026-09-04comeback
Mini album 'The Phase' release
MONSTA X return with domestic mini album 'The Phase', their first group release in approximately one year.
Source: isplus.com - 2026-09-04milestone
12th year since debut
MONSTA X are in their 12th year since debut as of their September 2026 comeback.
Source: yna.co.kr - 2026-01-01tour
2026 MONSTA X World Tour [THE X : NEXUS]
MONSTA X is currently on their 2026 world tour, THE X : NEXUS, meeting fans globally.
Source: topstarnews.net - 2025-09-04release
Mini album The Phase release
MONSTA X released mini album The Phase with title track MAGIC.
Source: enews.imbc.com - 2024-11-21tour
Encore concerts at Incheon Inspire Arena
MONSTA X holds two encore concerts at Incheon Inspire Arena on November 21 and 22.
Source: starnewskorea.com - 2024-10-01tour
World tour 'THE X : NEXUS' North American leg
MONSTA X's world tour 'THE X : NEXUS' hits 10 North American cities in October.
Source: starnewskorea.com - 2024-09-11comeback
Scheduled to perform 'MAGIC' on KBS Music Bank
MONSTA X are scheduled to perform MAGIC on KBS Music Bank on September 11.
Source: sports.khan.co.kr - 2024-09-04release
Release of 'The Phase' album
Six-track album 'The Phase' with title track 'MAGIC' released.
Source: nc.press - —debut
MONSTA X debuted with mini album 'TRESPASS'
MONSTA X debuted with the mini album 'TRESPASS' featuring members Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, I.M, and Jooheon.
Source: topstarnews.net - —award
1st place on KBS 2TV Music Bank
MONSTA X won a first-place trophy on KBS 2TV's Music Bank with 'MAGIC'.
Source: newsen.com - —comeback
New album 'The Phase' released
MONSTA X released their new album 'The Phase' featuring title track 'MAGIC', earning a Forbes review and charting across multiple countries on iTunes.
Source: isplus.com - —release
*The Phase* album release
MONSTA X released *The Phase* album, which debuted at #6 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and reached #1 in five countries.
Source: isplus.com - —milestone
'The Phase' No. 1 on K-pop Album Chart in 11 countries
'The Phase' ranked first on the K-pop Album Chart in 11 regions including the US, UK, Brazil, and Turkey.
Source: newsen.com - —tour
2026 world tour *[THE X : NEXUS]* Mexico City show
MONSTA X sold out Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City as part of their 2026 world tour, marking their first Mexico concert in roughly seven years.
Source: topstarnews.net