MONSTA X Head to the U.S. for iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, Turning Up the Heat on the Year-End Stage

Trusted for their powerful live performances, MONSTA X are set to light up the United States as they join the country’s biggest year-end music festival, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour.

Fresh off their wins at the 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025 (AAA 2025)—where they took home two trophies including “AAA History of K-Pop”—MONSTA X are riding high on their 10th-anniversary momentum. The group departed for New York on the 11th and will kick off their 2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour run on December 12 (local time) at Madison Square Garden, followed by stops at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center (Dec 15), Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena (Dec 16), and Miami’s Kaseya Center (Dec 20).

Hosted annually by U.S. media giant iHeartRadio, the Jingle Ball Tour is a massive holiday festival that travels across major American cities and features some of the world’s most popular artists. This year’s New York lineup alone includes Ed Sheeran, Reneé Rapp, Conan Gray, and Alex Warren, underscoring the scale of the event. With this marking their fourth appearance at Jingle Ball, anticipation is high for what MONSTA X will bring to the stage.

From “AAA History of K-Pop” to Their 4th Jingle Ball

A Decade In, MONSTA X Prove Their Staying Power

At Jingle Ball, MONSTA X are expected to showcase the confidence and polish of true K-pop veterans. Ahead of their U.S. departure, the group further cemented their legacy by winning “AAA Best Artist” and “AAA History of K-Pop” at AAA 2025. Since becoming the first K-pop group to join Jingle Ball in 2018, MONSTA X have returned in 2019, 2021, and now 2025—an achievement that speaks to their enduring global appeal. Celebrating their 10th debut anniversary this year, the group is poised to captivate audiences with commanding stage presence and signature “trust-and-listen” performances.

First-Ever Live Performance of “baby blue”

Showing a Softer, Broader Musical Spectrum

One of the biggest highlights of this tour is the first live performance of MONSTA X’s U.S. digital single “baby blue.” Released in November to strong international attention from outlets such as Forbes and NME, the track allows the group to reveal a different side of themselves. Moving away from their trademark explosive intensity, MONSTA X will present a more emotional, gentle, and atmospheric performance—perfectly suited to the year-end season and proof of their ever-expanding musical range.

Taking Over Major U.S. Cities

Reaffirming Their Global Impact

From New York to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Miami, MONSTA X will sweep through key East Coast cities, reaffirming their strong presence in the global music scene. Having steadily built a loyal international fanbase, the group is expected to leave a lasting impression at every stop on the tour.

This Jingle Ball run also serves as a powerful warm-up ahead of their upcoming world tour, “THE X : NEXUS,” set to take place from January 30 to February 1 at KSPO DOME in Seoul. Fans can expect the energy from the U.S. stages to carry directly into the next chapter of MONSTA X’s global journey.

Previously, MONSTA X made headlines with their mini-album “THE X,” which debuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200, marking a historic first for a Korean album. The release also charted across multiple Billboard rankings, including World Albums, Independent Albums, Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, and the Billboard Artist 100, further confirming their worldwide influence.

With global attention firmly on them, MONSTA X are ready to deliver some of their hottest stages yet as they take on the Jingle Ball Tour from December 12 to 20, closing out the year with undeniable impact.