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Monsta X Returns with New EP 'The Phase'
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Monsta X Returns with New EP 'The Phase'

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  • K-pop boy group Monsta X released their new EP 'The Phase' on Friday, featuring six tracks including lead single 'Magic' with member Jooheon credited as lyricist.
  • The group, active since 2015, is known for high-energy performances and international fanbase.

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Why It Matters

Monsta X debuted in 2015 and has since built an international following through high-energy performances and involvement in songwriting and production.

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SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Monsta X returned to the music scene Friday with its latest EP, "The Phase."

The album comprises six tracks, including the lead track "Magic," B-sides such as "Type X" and "That's My Girl."

"Magic" blends rhythmic guitar riffs with a punchy beat and credits member Jooheon as a lyricist, according to the group's agency, Starship Entertainment.

Since debuting in 2015, Monsta X has built a sizable international following, becoming known for its high-energy performances and active involvement in songwriting and production.

Open Questions

  • What are the themes of the other tracks on 'The Phase'?
  • How has the EP performed on music charts?

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