Starship unveiled a teaser video announcing the upcoming release.
This album is expected to further expand Jooheon's unique musical world.
MONSTA X member Jooheon is set to return with new music. Starship Entertainment announced on December 18 through MONSTA X's official SNS that Jooheon's second mini album 'Kwang (INSANITY)' will be released along with a coming soon video and concept teaser illustration. The revealed coming soon video creates an intense atmosphere with a red background and rough noise effects, showcasing the album title 'Light Kwang (光)' in a prominent logo, further intensifying fans' anticipation with the release date set for January 5, 2026.
In addition, the concept teaser illustration is presented in comic style, offering a glimpse into the narrative of the new album. The black-and-white imagery depicts a dynamic scene in an apartment hallway, featuring a bee symbolizing Jooheon and the back of a man running, along with various posters on the walls, hinting at the story and musical direction of the album.
The second mini album 'Kwang (INSANITY)' follows his first solo album 'LIGHTS' released in May 2023, marking a gap of 2 years and 8 months. Jooheon aims to captivate listeners with his matured musical skills and unique concepts in this release. His previous mixtape 'DWTD (Do What They Do)' gained attention since 2018, and he has consistently achieved remarkable success with each album. Recently, he has also made his mark in songwriting and composition.
MONSTA X, celebrating their 10th anniversary, continues its active engagements. Jooheon is expected to kick off his solo activities with the album release on January 5, before participating in MONSTA X's new world tour 'THE X: NEXUS' starting January 30 at KSPO DOME in Seoul.
Jooheon's upcoming comeback holds significant meaning for his fans as it marks his return with a new album after nearly two years since his first solo release. This is an opportunity for him to further establish his unique musical identity. The experimentation with various genres and his distinctive musical color showcased in his previous album is likely to carry over, allowing fans to enjoy his growth as an artist.
In the music industry, Jooheon has been steadily working to solidify his standing not just as an idol but as an artist. His involvement in the songwriting and composition of tracks has earned him recognition, making the release of this new album an exciting prospect as he expands his musical horizons while providing distinctive sounds.
With recent successful features and group activities, Jooheon has enhanced his individuality and artistic identity. As the global acclaim for 'Do What I Want' demonstrates, his musical style is receiving significant attention across the industry. There is hope that this upcoming album will further open new avenues in his artistic journey.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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