Too bad, Minhyuk.

Korean hip-hop boy group MONSTA X trespassed its way to the hearts of PH Monbebes in a sold-out, heated and intimate fan meeting held last November 27 at SM Skydome.

At the event’s press conference, Minhyuk (vocals) revealed his desire to do a cute concept. However, the members seemed to differ in preference as they responded with a “no”.

MONSTA X greeted members of the press before its first fan meeting in Manila.

The hip-hop group is known for its strong and manly concepts which it has continuously exhibited since its debut in 2015 since Trespass. MONSTA X’s recent come back, Fighter, has also exemplified the strong charms of the members.

On Fighter and ‘GUILTY’

The septet returned to the K-pop scene last October with their fourth mini album and Fighter as the title track. “The Clan 2.5 Pt. 2 ‘GUILTY'” marked the second part in the group’s The Clan series.

Rapper Jooheon said the concept of Fighter aimed to give a strong emotion, representative of its name.

Aside from the album’s title track, Kihyun (vocals) chose the song White Love as his favorite from the album. “We like it because Jooheon made it and our fans liked it,” he said.

Jooheon participated in writing the lyrics and music for the song. Rapper and youngest member I.M. has also actively participated in writing lyrics for all the songs in the album, along with Jooheon.

“The Clan 2.5 Pt. 2 ‘GUILTY'” has sold 75, 775 copies since its release, according to Gaon Chart for October. The album also entered the Billboard World Album Chart at number 3.

On 2016 and plans for 2017

Members of MONSTA X answer questions from the press.

The band also talked  about its experiences and memorable lessons the year 2016 gave the group at the press conference.

Kihyun named their concert experiences as the most valuable lesson he had in 2016. The group has participated in local and overseas performances this year, including KCON 2016 in Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles, as well as a fan meeting in Thailand.

Jooheon also said the group’s first concert had been the most memorable for him. MONSTA X held a two-day concert in Seoul last July 16 and 17. MONSTA X THE FIRST LIVE “X CLAN ORIGINS” reportedly sold tickets within five minutes.

“For 2017, we would like to participate more and be active in concerts,” Jooheon added.

On PH Monbebes

MONSTA X: The First Asia Fan Meeting in Manila marked the septet’s first visit in Manila.

Vocalist Wonho expressed his gratitude to the fans who have waited for MONSTA X’s coming. “As it is winter in Korea, I really felt the difference in weather, but of course, it was because of the warm welcome of our fans,” he said.

Tickets for the fan meeting were sold out. However, demand for tickets prompted organizer PULP Live World to open a general admission section. Fans lined up early in the morning and cheered on the boys of MONSTA X while waiting to enter the venue.

I.M. said at the press conference that he would be remembering Philippines the most among their overseas concerts because it was their first time in the archipelago.

Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon and I.M. met PH Monbebes for the first time last November 27.

MONSTA X performed fourteen songs, including Trespass, Hero, Stuck, Rush, Fighter and All In at the fan meeting. The members also interacted with fans through games.

More photos from the press conference of MONSTA X: The First Asia Fan Meeting in Manila below.

‘MONSTA X: The First Asia Fan Meeting in Manila was made possible for the fans by PULP Live World, SM Skydome and SM Tickets.

Hellokpop would like to thank PULP Live World, Happee Sy and Vernon Go for the invitation to the press conference and the show.

Event covered by: Danica Lacson and Darla Laserna of hellokpop.