MONSTA X to make comeback September 4 with new mini album 'The Phase'

MONSTA X is returning to the music scene, breaking a hiatus of approximately one year. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, released a scheduler via MONSTA X's official SNS channels, detailing the full teasing schedule for the new mini album 'The Phase,' which is set to be released on September 4.

The recently released scheduler image features a design where key content schedules are engraved onto a heavy, solid metal plate. This visual material, which exudes an intense atmosphere, stimulates curiosity about the new story the album will contain, signaling the start of the comeback countdown.

A dense schedule from tracklist to music video teaser

MONSTA X's journey toward their comeback begins in earnest on August 9. Starting with the release of the tracklist on this day, trailer videos that will reveal the outlines of the album's narrative will be uploaded sequentially from the 11th to the 15th. In particular, the full version of the trailer will be released on the 17th, ramping up the excitement for the comeback.

Stages showcasing the visual concept will follow. The first concept photos will be released on the 19th and 20th, and a mood sampler providing a preview of the album's overall atmosphere will be released on the 22nd. Subsequently, two different versions of concept photos will be released on the 24th and 25th, and the 28th and 29th, respectively, to showcase various images. Finally, following the music video teaser on September 1 and the album preview on September 3, the new mini album 'The Phase' will be officially released on September 4 at 6 PM (KST).

The power of an 11-year veteran group, a new phase connected to the world tour narrative

This new release is the result produced by MONSTA X, who debuted in 2015, as they enter their 11th year. Having built a solid musical foundation by releasing numerous hits such as 'DRAMARAMA,' 'Shoot Out,' 'Love Killa,' 'GAMBLER,' and 'Trespassing,' the group plans to prove their expanded musical spectrum and unrivaled performance through this album.

In particular, the story of this album is connected to the previous '2026 Monsta X World Tour [THE X : NEXUS].' The subsequent story of the members reaching a new dimension, which was hinted at in the previously released coming-soon video, will continue as a new chapter through 'The Phase.' The core of this album is the process of facing a new phase while expanding the existing universe the team has built.

Activities leading to group presence beyond solos and units

Beyond group activities, MONSTA X has proven their unrivaled presence by conducting individual solo activities and unit activities alongside. Recently, they have expanded their sphere of activity by performing on world tours and domestic and international festival stages, as well as broadening their connection with fans through various content. This domestic comeback is expected to serve as an opportunity to once again solidify the group's identity amidst these active movements.

The members are expected to show a further evolved side in this album based on the musical capabilities they have accumulated. 'The Phase,' to be released on September 4 at 6 PM, is expected to be an important point connecting the path MONSTA X has walked with the direction they will move toward in the future.