MONSTA X's Kihyun, known for his powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, was noticeably absent from the group's performance at the Jingle Ball concert in New York on December 12, 2025. The announc...
MONSTA X's Kihyun, known for his powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, was noticeably absent from the group's performance at the Jingle Ball concert in New York on December 12, 2025. The announcement came from STARSHIP Entertainment, the agency representing MONSTA X, who cited acute gastroenteritis as the reason for Kihyun's non-appearance. Kihyun's Health Scare On the evening of December 12, STARSHIP Entertainment released a statement confirming Kihyun's condition. 'Due to a sudden worsening of his health, Kihyun visited a local hospital where he was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis,' the agency explained. 'After receiving medical advice, it was determined that he should not perform to ensure his swift recovery.' Impact on MONSTA X's Performance MONSTA X, comprised of members Shownu, Minhyuk, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M., took the stage at Madison Square Garden without Kihyun, performing hits from their latest album Shape of Love . Despite the absence of one of their key voc...