MONSTA X has generated excitement among fans with the announcement of their comeback featuring the new mini-album ″THE X.″ On August 25th, Starship Entertainment unveiled concept photos for the ″XX″ version on MONSTA X’s official social media channels. The images showcase the group in a relaxed yet dandy style.

In the photos, the members sport casual wristwatches and pose as if waiting for someone, set against a backdrop of a phone booth and a clock tower. This visual theme emphasizes ″time″ and highlights MONSTA X’s distinctive sensibility. A group photo captures the members united in front of a clock tower, which points to ″10 o’clock,″ symbolizing the decade-long journey of MONSTA X and their fan club, MONBEBE. The theme of ″time″ represents both perfection and the unknown.

Following the release of the ″XX″ version of the concept photos, MONSTA X is set to launch their 10th anniversary mini-album ″The X″ on September 1st. The album will feature the title track ″N the Front.″ Previously, the group showcased their hip style and unique sound with the pre-released track ″Do What I Want,″ and they aim to reinforce their strong presence with this upcoming album.

Additionally, MONSTA X will celebrate their 10th anniversary with the concert ″2025 MONSTA X CONNECT X″ at the Yokohama Pia Arena MM in Japan on August 27th and 28th. This event will provide a chance to create special memories with their global fanbase. The full-scale comeback promotions will kick off with the release of the mini-album ″THE X″ and the title track ″N the Front″ on September 1st at 6 PM (Korean time).