They recently achieved two awards at the Asia Artist Awards, marking significant accomplishments.
MONSTA X is currently active in the U.S. and preparing for their new world tour.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Han-gil] MONSTA X has proven its powerful presence in the Western music scene. Recently, the UK magazine DAZED named their track 'Do What I Want' as one of the '30 Best K-pop Tracks of 2025,' acknowledging their musical achievements.
This track, part of the mini-album 'THE X,' was composed by Jooheon, who co-wrote the lyrics with I.M. As a 10-year veteran group, MONSTA X delivers a strong catharsis to listeners through this song, characterized by their unwavering confidence and powerful energy.
DAZED highlighted that the song reflects MONSTA X's uniqueness and musical completeness, emphasizing their choice to stay true to their musical style as a 3rd generation idol group in an era dominated by 5th generation idols. This recognition comes in light of their recent achievements, including two awards at the '10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025'. Their active participation in the U.S. further solidifies their global influence.
During the '2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour,' MONSTA X captivated fans with their performances in major cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, showcasing their unchanged prowess. Following this tour, they will kick off their new world tour 'THE X: NEXUS' at the Seoul KSPO DOME.
The selection of MONSTA X's 'Do What I Want' as one of DAZED's 'Best K-pop Songs of 2025' highlights the integration of their musical identity and innovation. The track, characterized by a powerful beat and catchy melody, amplifies MONSTA X's presence in the 10th year of their career. This recognition reaffirms their unique standing within the Korean music industry.
Especially, MONSTA X continues to produce music true to their style as a 3rd generation idol group, despite the shifts of the 5th generation idols. Their choices present significant answers to the current K-pop market and raise anticipations for their musical evolution in the future.
To fans, their endeavors transcend mere musical achievements, embodying a source of pride. The depth and significance of MONSTA X's music are ever-growing, and their recent awards and tours contribute to strengthening their fanbase and global standing.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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