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MONSTA X Caps 10th Anniversary with Jingle Ball Tour Return
2 weeks ago•Lisa Park
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MONSTA X is dramatically concluding their 10th anniversary celebrations by embarking on a four-city U.S. tour. The tour kicks off with the '2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour' at Madison Square Garden in New York on December 12th (local time).
The Jingle Ball Tour is a massive annual music festival organized by iHeartRadio, held across major American cities every holiday season. Following the New York show, MONSTA X will perform at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia (15th), Capital One Arena in Washington (16th), and Kaseya Center in Miami (20th), reconnecting with their U.S. fanbase.
The group's history with the Jingle Ball Tour is remarkable. After a surprise joint stage with The Chainsmokers in 2018, they became the first K-pop group to join the lineup. They were invited again in 2018 and 2021, and this year marks their fourth invitation after returning as a full group following their military service.
iHeartRadio sought out MONSTA X again, primarily to feature their famously explosive energy and performances. They originally impressed U.S. audiences with their distinct stage presence and music before K-pop achieved mainstream popularity in the market. Their agency noted that the group’s strong self-producing abilities and exceptional live skills secured the continuous interest from iHeartRadio.
This November, MONSTA X signaled their next chapter with the U.S. digital single, "Baby Blue." The track earned high praise, with Forbes highlighting their "genre expansion and sound identity evolution," and NME calling them "K-pop chameleons" for redefining genres with each new release.
The members have also maintained vigorous solo activities. Hyungwon and Minhyuk are active in web variety shows, Kihyun is a judge on Netflix's 'Vailed Musician,' and Joohoney is a solo host for a YouTube series. Additionally, Shownu contributed to the 'Transit Love 4' OST and successfully completed unit promotions with Hyungwon.
Demonstrating relentless energy across music, performances, and media, MONSTA X celebrates its 10th year. With their "10th" chapter emphatically marked, they are already preparing for 2026 with the same debut-era passion, solidifying their legacy as a leading 3rd generation idol group.