
Monsta X's I.M will be sitting out the group's upcoming tour and overseas schedule.
On December 5, Monsta X's company Starship Entertainment announced that I.M (Im Changkyun) would not be able to participate in both Monsta X's overseas schedule and their upcoming world tour "THE X: NEXUS." Starship explained that due to I.M's ongoing back pain and his upcoming military enlistment, his participation would not be possible.
The company's full statement:

Meanwhile, Monsta X has just won the Best Artist Award and History of K-pop Award at the Asia Artist Awards 2025. The group is currently preparing for their 2026 world tour, "THE X: NEXUS."
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