The K-pop icons are hitting the U.S. holiday circuit once again
MONSTA X is headed back to the biggest American year-end music festival—yes, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. The K-pop powerhouses have officially joined the star-studded lineup for the 2025 tour, marking their fourth time rocking the fest.
Where and when is the magic happening?
According to iHeartRadio’s official announcement on June 27 (U.S. time), MONSTA X will appear at four major stops:
- Dec 12: Madison Square Garden, New York
- Dec 15: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
- Dec 16: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
- Dec 20: Kaseya Center, Miami
These aren’t just venues—they’re iconic stages where global superstars like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Dua Lipa have lit up the holiday spirit. And MONSTA X is right up there with them.
A history-making first for K-pop
This isn’t MONSTA X’s first Jingle Ball rodeo. They made history back in 2018 as the first-ever K-pop group invited to perform on the tour. They even pulled off a surprise collab with EDM giants The Chainsmokers.
MTV called their debut “a historic appearance”—and the rest is, well, K-pop history. They followed it up with Jingle Ball stages in 2019 and 2021, steadily cementing their rep as true global artists.
Before the K-pop wave tipped mainstream America
MONSTA X was pounding on the gates of the U.S. market long before K-pop went mainstream on American charts. Their first all-English album, ALL ABOUT LUV, debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in 2020. Follow-up album The Dreaming also made its mark, staying on the chart for two weeks.
Fast-forward to now—the group’s latest Korean mini album, THE X, debuted at No. 31 on Billboard 200, while topping a slew of other charts including World Albums and Artist 100. Ten years in, and MONSTA X hasn’t skipped a beat.
One decade, countless milestones
Since debuting with TRESPASS in 2015, the group has stacked up achievements fast and furiously. This year marks their 10th anniversary, and rejoining Jingle Ball feels like the perfect victory lap. The big question? What kind of stage will they design to close out America’s 2024?
One thing’s for sure—K-pop fans and holiday concertgoers alike are in for a treat.
