MONSTA

Monsta is a term most commonly associated with MONSTA X, a South Korean boy group formed by Starship Entertainment. The group debuted in 2015 with the mini-album Trespass and has since released multiple EPs and studio albums, establishing a presence in the global K-pop scene. The original lineup consisted of seven members—Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, and I.M.—with Wonho departing in 2019, after which MONSTA X continued as a six-member group. MONSTA X is known for its versatile musical style, incorporating dance-pop, hip hop, and EDM elements, and for energetic live performances.

The group has achieved international chart presence, including music show wins and placements on domestic and international charts, as well as global tours that reach Asia, North America, and Europe. Its activities have contributed to the broader popularity of K-pop overseas, through collaborations, television appearances, and participation in music festivals. The group’s official fan club is named Monbebe.

In addition to MONSTA X, the term Monsta can appear as a stylized spelling of "monster" used in branding or fan culture, and may be encountered in contexts unrelated to the group. As such, Monsta is primarily recognized as the shorthand reference to MONSTA X within pop music discourse, while the word itself has broader uses in language and media.