MONSTA X Kihyun Comeback: 'BORDERLINE' Solo Album Release July 7

MONSTA X's Kihyun will release his second solo mini-album, 'BORDERLINE', on July 7. Starship Entertainment confirmed the comeback on June 21 via a "coming soon" teaser video, marking the start of his solo promotions.

This project is Kihyun’s first solo release in nearly four years, following his October 2022 mini-album, 'YOUTH'. The vocalist previously previewed new material during world tours and music festival appearances. Fans expect a significant shift in concept and vocal difficulty for this new chapter.

Key Facts

• The 'BORDERLINE' teaser utilizes an airport theme with "KIHYUN AIRLINE" branding to represent a new journey.
• The album is expected to include the tracks "Howling" and "Lazy Day," which Kihyun has already performed live.
• Kihyun stated the new tracks feature significantly higher vocal technicality than his previous solo work.
• The surprise announcement was made to the global fanbase via official MONSTA X channels.

Key Quote

"My solo album is coming out soon. This album is really good. I played it for others and they said they liked it so much. I guarantee that even those who are not Monbebe will like it. One concern is that it is very difficult for me to sing. The level of difficulty is different from previous songs." — Kihyun

Next

• Kihyun begins full-scale solo activities upon the album’s release on July 7.
• Starship Entertainment will release further teaser content and the tracklist in the coming weeks.