Monsta X to perform in Europe

Monsta X will hold concerts in Europe next week as part of its ongoing world tour, its agency said Friday.

According to Start Entertainment, the act will hold concerts in Eventim Apollo in London on Sunday, Afas Live in Amsterdam on Wednesday and Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid on June 23. After Europe, the group will head to Bangkok, Hong Kong and Taipei and then visit seven cities in the US and four cities in South America until August.

Monsta X kicked off its world tour last month with a concert held in Jangchung Arena in Seoul. The tour spans across 18 cities and will wrap up on Aug. 12 with a concert in Sao Paulo.

The band held its first world tour last year, holding 17 concerts in 16 cities including Paris, Berlin and Moscow.

Monsta X is a seven-member group comprising of Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, I.M. and Wonho. The group debuted in May 2015 with their extended play “Tresspass”.

By Chyung Eun-ju (ejchyung@heraldcorp.com)