Monsta X to drop digital album to mark 10th year
'Now Project Vol. 1" will consist of ten tracks, released between 2021 and 2023 while the members completed their military service, that have been rerecorded to feature all six members.
The band of six will return as a full group when Hyungwon is discharged on Tuesday. Everyone except the youngest member I.M will have completed their mandatory service.
Monsta X debuted with EP 'Trespass' in 2015, and its last album was the 12th mini album 'Reason' in January 2023. Gearing up for its full group return, it launched a fan communication channel in April and an original show last week.
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