On the 17th, Starship Entertainment said, "MONSTA X, who are currently on the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour in the US,
"Joohoney, a member of 'X,' is busy making final preparations for his comeback in early January next year," he said, adding, "We will put our heart and soul into delivering the diverse charms that only Joohoney can offer."
This comeback marks his first solo activity in about two years and eight months since his first mini-album "LIGHTS" was released in May 2023.
In his previous album, he composed all of his own songs and was highly praised for completing a genre called "JOOHONEY." With this new album, he is expected to spread even further.
They are expected to demonstrate their musical spectrum and the depth of their skills that come with their 10th year since debut.
X's main rapper, producer, and songwriter, and is responsible for the team's unique creative style.
He has built a reputation both in Korea and abroad as an "all-round artist" who not only displays powerful rap and high-level vocals but also writes lyrics, composes music, and arranges music.
Having received much love from the public, JOOHONEY has demonstrated an extraordinary global presence through his mixtapes even before his official solo debut.
In 2018, he released "DWTD (Do What They Do)," which topped the iTunes chart and the US Billboard World Albums chart.
Following their remarkable global success, their 2020 album "PSYCHE" topped the iTunes Top K-Pop Albums charts in 30 countries around the world.
He has proven his overwhelming strength as a solo artist, reaching number two on the Worldwide Album Chart.
Through this new album, they are expected to fully demonstrate the musical skills they have accumulated up until now.
He has proven his limitless growth, and attention is focused on what kind of music he will once again capture the hearts of fans both in Korea and abroad in the new year of 2026.
Along with his main musical activities, his success on variety shows is also raising the excitement for his comeback.
Joohoney was selected as the MC for the exclusive web variety show "Friendly Handyman - Shim Cheong-yi," which was launched in October, and is known for his friendly and fun charm as well as his variety skills.
Joohoney's diverse charms, which allow him to move between stage and variety shows, are expected to double the synergy of his solo activities.
Meanwhile, MONSTA X, the group Joohoney belongs to, is currently participating in the 2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, which is touring major cities in the United States.
Having received an explosive response from local audiences, they will conclude their tour with a MyARMY performance on the 20th.
Then, from January 30th to February 1st, 2026, at KSPO in Seoul.
They will hold their new world tour "THE X: NEXUS" at DOME and will begin their global activities in the new year.
By minmin 2025/12/17 16:00 KST
