MONSTA X is a popular band from the Republic of Korea. The style of the band is a mixture of hip hop and k-pop music styles. The boy band debuted in 2015 after participating in the rating television show “NO MERCY” (translated by fan sub groups from Russia under the name “No Pity”), where the final composition of the group of 7 people was determined.
History and debut
How the biography of MONSTA X began, was watched by viewers around the world in real time. The show "NO MERCY" was released weekly. Spectators and fans for a long time could observe how the relations developed between the participants, how they improved their skills of artists and who managed to get into the final composition.
The show was attended by twelve trainees who were interns at Starship Entertainment. Such shows have recently gained great popularity in South Korea. Their meaning is to choose the best candidates and form a group of them, the rest are eliminated. Each week, the judges distributed the guys in places from one to twelve. The worst was eliminated. So, one of the former participants of the show, Shap Gan, after leaving, continued his career as a rapper and participated in the popular show for rappers “Money for a barrel”.
Seven guys got the opportunity to stay under the wing of the agency and continued their joint biography as MONSTA X. Previously, four participants of the show (two vocalists and two rappers) were already trying to advance in the music world as the NuBoys group. Not getting the proper love from the fans, they also ended up on the No Sorry show. The most talented guys reached the final.
List of participants
Shonu, Wonho, Kihen, Minghek, AI Em, Zhuhon and Hengwon - the composition of MONSTA X. The biography of the group members can start with the youngest member - AI Em.
IM (AI)
Real name is Im Changyun. Born on January 26, 1996. According to the zodiac, Aquarius. Blood type is the first. Growth - approx. 175 cm.
In the group takes the position of lead rapper. He joined her last. His first appearance was in the seventh episode of “Without Pity”. The rest of the participants were dumbfounded and puzzled by the sudden appearance of a competitor. However, AI quickly found a common language with others, and now they are in a great relationship.
Among the special features, other participants note the fatigue and silence of the "youngest". AI refers English language skills to his special skills, while he can speak both an American and a British accent.
Son Shonu
The leader of the group. Sean is a pseudonym given by the rest of the band for his excellent entertainment abilities (derived from the word "show"). The birth name is Song Hyun.
Position: vocalist. The leader of the group MONSTA X. About the biography of Sean as an artist, it became known long before his debut in the group. Born in 1992, June 18. He joined Starship Entertainment after practicing for several years at another major South Korean idol agency, JYP Entertainment. As part of the agency, he was supposed to join another group, which had debuted earlier, - GOT7. With members of the group Shonu and now maintains a relationship. They meet after hours and congratulate each other on holidays, often correspond.
Before becoming an artist, Shonu acted as a dancer and managed to win the attention of fans. So, he performed with another no less famous Korean singer - And Heri. Even then, critics and fans appreciated the outstanding dancing talent of the young man.
At the moment, Shonu takes part in the production of dances for his group. He also proved his skills by participating in the show “Star of the dance floor”.
The rest of the group calls Henu's character shy and calm. It was this restraint and prudence that helped the guy take the place of the group leader. Many also note his will to win and perseverance in achieving his goal. Other participants often make fun of his equanimity and the same facial expression in any situation.
Henu’s height is 181 centimeters, nothing is known about weight, as the young man regularly goes in for sports, and his figure continues to transform.
Yu Kihen
MONSTA X's Kiehen’s biography is a bit like Shonu’s. Kihen also trained at another agency, Alpha Music. Like the leader, he performed with solo activities before his debut in the group. Another similarity is the love of Michael Jackson. "Love never felt so good" is his favorite piece of music.
Position: main vocalist. This title does not dare to challenge any member of the group. They all call Kikhen's voice unique.
Born in 1993, November 22. Zodiac sign - Sagittarius. The third group of blood. Growth approximately 176-178 centimeters.
From the MONSTA X-REY reality show, fans found out that Kihen knows how to play the piano. The young man successfully performed the song and accompanied himself. Kihen himself considers his talent to give biting gibbling his talent. More often than not, he gets Minkhek, with whom they have a good relationship, since they were born in the same year.
Chuhong
Name: Li Zhuhong. Born on October 6, 1994. Libra, the zodiac sign. Growth - 177 centimeters. The first blood type.
The main rapper in MONSTA X. He proved his skills more than once, he even passed qualifying rounds in the highly popular show “Money for a barrel”, in which the best rappers of South Korea and the USA compete. His talent is also praised by another popular rapper, Mad Clown (Crazy Clown, Starship label). He trained at the agency for a very long time, for a total of about seven years. He himself often admits in an interview that playing music is his calling, and even if it did not bring him money, he would still continue to rap and create music.
The remaining members and fans of the group note the incredibly light character of the young man. Zhuhong has a great sense of humor and a high level of self-irony. In the show “No Pity”, the agency’s administration considered an option for Zhuhong to become the leader of the group.
Minhek
Full name: Lee Minghek. Position in group: lead singer of MONSTA X. Not much is known about the biography of Minkhek. It has a pleasant, slightly hoarse voice, which he perfectly owns. Born in 1993, November 3. Zodiac sign: Scorpio. Blood type is the second. Growth - 179 centimeters.
Among the special features of Minkhek, other members of MONSTA X distinguish the young man’s extraordinary mind and cunning. So, during the filming of the second part of the reality show “MONSTA X-REY 2”, released in early 2017, Minkhek deftly managed to fool other participants in the role-playing game. There he demonstrated his incredible ability to find a common language with everyone, even with a charming walrus named Mary. Overpowering his fears, he managed to find an approach to the animal and make friends with him. Minghek can't swim. Viewers will also learn about this from the popular reality.
Minchek’s special talents include his sense of humor and insight. Minghek is often unhappy with the choice of stylists. So, in one of the episodes of the weekly idol show, the hosts laughed for a long time at his sleeveless jacket and caused a lot of controversy among fans.
Che Hengwon
The biography of the MONSTA X members would not be complete without the beautiful Henvon, who is the unofficial face of the group. Before starting to speak as part of a group, the young man managed to work as a professional model. Hengwon has not only a bright appearance, but also a beautiful voice. At the same time, the guy has a fairly calm, restrained character, tries not to enter into conflicts and is friendly to other members of the group.
Henvon's height is 181 centimeters. Born in 1994, January 15th. The zodiac sign of a young man is Capricorn. The first blood type. Position in the group: vocalist and lead dancer. Looking at Henvon does not give the impression that he is dancing beautifully. However, this is so. Before officially debuting as a member of the group, Henvon had a long internship at the academy, which was founded by the youngest member of Big Bang, Synry. Successfully graduated from it and now applies his skills on stage.
Hengwon is familiar with one outstanding dancer and idol from the entertainment industry - Jay Hope (member of BTS). Young people became friends in early childhood and now continue to maintain warm friendly relations.
Wonho
Real name: Shin Hosok. Another MONSTA X member is Wonho. His biography in Starship began long before the official debut. Previously, Wonho was the leader of the NU BOYZ group. He worked as a model in the style of Aljan.
Wonho was born on the first of March 1993. Zodiac sign: Pisces. Blood type is the third. Height is 178 centimeters.
Wonho has many diverse hobbies, but his favorite pastimes are reading and shopping. Has dan in taekwondo.
Before doing solo activities, this member of the group was a famous bully and often got into trouble.