Boy group MONSTA X announced the start of their new world tour. MONSTA X held the "2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR 'THE X : NEXUS'" at the Seoul KSPO DOME from January 30 to February 1. This concert marks their first world tour in about four years since the 2022 "No Limit" tour and their return to KSPO DOME just six months after the "2025 MONSTA X CONNECT X" concert last July.

I.M participated in this concert ahead of his military enlistment scheduled for February 9, and the final day of the concert was live-streamed globally through the platform Beyond LIVE. This provided a special moment for their global fans, Monbebe.

The concert began with "DRAMARAMA," followed by a medley of "Love Killa" and "Rush Hour." MONSTA X continued the energy with "LONE RANGER" and "Catch Me Now." After shifting the mood with "MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT," they showcased their musical abilities and deepened the immersion of the performance with "Deny," "AND," and "Tuscan Leather."

A highlight of this concert was the members' solo stages. Shownu presented restrained dance lines and powerful movements with "Around & Go," Kihyun demonstrated explosive vocal power and charisma with "Howling," Hyungwon delivered a sensory performance with "NO AIR," Minhyuk added emotion through guitar playing in "Reaching," I.M conveyed intense energy with "ERROR 404," and Jooheon impressed with his own musical world through the title track "STING (Feat. Muhammad Ali)" and the track "Until My Head Touches the Sky (Feat. Tiger JK)" from his recently released second mini-album.

The solo stages, each with a distinct color, enhanced the group's completeness while proving the musical spectrum the members have built. This was followed by a parade of title tracks including "Autobahn," "Beautiful Liar," "Alligator," and "Shoot Out," reaffirming MONSTA X's presence.

Toward the end of the concert, a teaser video for the new song "growing pains" was revealed, raising fans' expectations. This Seoul concert was a stage that condensed the musical achievements MONSTA X has accumulated over the past decade and the synergy as a complete group. Connecting the past, present, and future into one flow, MONSTA X proved that they are still evolving artists.

Their agency, Starship Entertainment, commented on the concert, saying, "We prepared focusing on what Monbebe would like on stage. It was rewarding to feel what Monbebe loves on stage. We are grateful for the passionate support and cheers that made the concert enjoyable together. Since this is I.M's last stage before enlistment, we wanted to finish it meaningfully. This concert could be completed thanks to Monbebe."

On the final day of the concert, I.M attracted attention by holding a public head-shaving ceremony on stage. After the Seoul concert, MONSTA X will continue their "2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR 'THE X : NEXUS' IN JAPAN" arena tour at Chiba Lalaport Arena Tokyo Bay in April and Osaka Ookini Arena Maishima in May, followed by continuing the world tour in Asia, South America, and other regions.