MONSTA X is a popular K-pop group formed in 2015 from the winners of the music survival show “No.Mercy.” The seven members of the group are Shownu (leader, vocalist), Wonho (vocalist), Minhyuk (vocalist), Kihyun (main vocalist), Hyungwon (vocalist), Jooheon (rapper) and I.M (rapper). Since releasing its first EP “Trespass” in 2015, the group has produced two studio albums, six EPs, one compilation album, one video album and many hit singles. It also has provided soundtracks for popular Korean dramas and one mobile game. In 2018, MONSTA X starred in the Viki Original series “When You Call My Name” about the meeting and shared stories between MONSTA X and Gallant, the American singer and songwriter. The mini-documentary features a must-see acoustic duet of MONSTA X’s song “Beautiful.”

MONSTA X

In a collision of K-pop and American R&B, legendary K-pop group MONSTA X meets Grammy-nominated American singer and songwriter Gallant! Witness the incredible reunion between these two influential artists from different parts of the globe. Crossing languages and cultures, they tell the stories of their humble beginnings, their dreams and inspirations, and their long journey towards success. Through the power of music, they connect to each other, and the world.

“When You Call My Name” is a 2018 Viki Original series that brought the two artists together for their dynamic, first-ever acoustic duet performance of MONSTA X’s hit song “Beautiful.” The documentary was produced by Rakuten Viki, and the show is available on both Viki.com and Soompi.com.

When You Call My Name

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Who is the most beloved K-pop artist or group based on global fan votes?

The “2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards” is a global fandom awards program that picks the most beloved K-pop artist or group based on fan votes from around the world! The voting was held between July 20, 2018, and August 24, 2018, and the awards program was held on August 30, 2018, at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul.

With top contenders like EXO, BTS, Hwang Chi Yeul, GOT7, Wanna One, BLACKPINK, WINNER, MAMAMOO, MONSTA X and many more of your favorites, who will take home the coveted prize?

2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards

Choi Se Hoon (Jung Il Woo) is the successful but arrogant head of a leading K-pop entertainment agency. Some say he has the Midas touch, as every rookie he takes under his wing goes on to become a top star. That is, until he meets in Lee Yi Ryung (Jin Se Yeon), an innocent, naïve young woman from a conservative, rural background who has no interest in becoming a chart-topping singer. Has Se Hoon finally met his match, or can these two opposites find something else in common... like love? This 2015 South Korean-Chinese drama series was directed by Ji Young Soo.

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