Monsta X Shownu diagnosed with a herniated disc... will miss Beijing fan event and awards ceremony

Monsta X member Shownu will be absent from some official schedules due to a herniated disc diagnosis. Starship Entertainment announced on the 6th through the official fan platform that Shownu recently visited a hospital due to back pain and was diagnosed with a herniated disc after a detailed examination. The agency explained that they have prioritized the artist’s health and recovery, which has made it unavoidable for him to miss the scheduled events. Shownu will not attend some events, including the MONSTA X EP [The Phase] release commemorative fan event in Beijing and the ’KGMA - 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards.’ Hyungwon and some other members are expected to attend KGMA, but there will be no separate stage performance. Details regarding Shownu’s video call fan signing event and one-on-one photo session scheduled for the Beijing fan event will be announced separately later. Starship Entertainment stated that they will carefully monitor Shownu’s recovery progress and health condition to make a cautious decision about his participation in future schedules. They also said they will provide additional updates if there are any changes. The agency apologized sincerely for causing concern to fans with this sudden news and promised to do their best to ensure the artist recovers his health through sufficient rest and treatment. Meanwhile, Monsta X will hold ’The X : NEXUS’ encore concert at Incheon Inspire Arena on November 21 and 22.