MONSTA X's 'baby blue' Garners Global Acclaim: Praised by Forbes and NME for Musical Evolution

MONSTA X (Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, I.M), renowned for their 'trustworthy performances,' are proving their global influence once again with their new release, 'baby blue.'

Since its release on the 14th, the US digital single 'baby blue' has been featured prominently in major international media outlets, including the American business magazine Forbes and the UK's renowned music publication NME, drawing significant attention.

Forbes highlighted MONSTA X's return with 'baby blue,' stating, 'As MONSTA X celebrates their 10th anniversary, they open a new chapter by revealing a more mature emotional depth.' The publication further analyzed, 'While their previous track 'Do What I Want' was a confident hip-hop anthem, 'baby blue' presents a calm yet impactful R&B harmony with an electronic synth and a minimal tempo. It simultaneously captures the melancholy and warmth of reminiscing about a past love, showcasing an expansion in genre and an evolution in their sound identity.'

Similarly, the UK's NME commented, 'MONSTA X showcases a new spectrum, different from their previous sounds, based on emotional and smooth electro-pop beats.' They lauded MONSTA X as a 'K-pop chameleon,' constantly refining and redefining all styles and genres with each new album, praising their relentless pursuit of challenge and innovation.

This single marks MONSTA X's official US release in approximately four years since their second full-length US album, 'THE DREAMING,' in 2021, which saw them consecutively chart on the 'Billboard 200' for two weeks. The deep emotion and differentiated mood of 'baby blue,' crafted with a distinct sensibility, has captured the interest of global fans and international media alike.

MONSTA X is set to join the '2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour,' commencing on December 12th at New York's Madison Square Garden, further decorating their 10th anniversary with a series of performances across four cities.

Fans are reacting enthusiastically online, with comments like 'MONSTA X never disappoints! This song is amazing,' 'So proud they're making waves internationally,' and 'Let's make their 10th anniversary even bigger!' showing strong support.