MONSTA X's SHOWNU X HYUNGWON Land on Billboard's '25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2026 (So Far)' With 'LOVE ME'

SHOWNU X HYUNGWON — the sub-unit of Starship Entertainment's MONSTA X — have been recognized on Billboard's "The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: Staff Picks." The nod goes to their second EP, LOVE ME, released on May 21, 2026.

Billboard's editors highlighted the duo's musicianship and the emotional range running through the record. The set is anchored by lead single "Do You Love Me," with tracks such as "Superstitious" and "Accelerator" showing off the EP's genre-spanning palette.

The recognition adds to a busy 2026 for MONSTA X, who are currently on the road for the 2026 MONSTA X World Tour [THE X: NEXUS], a global run spanning Asia, North America, and Latin America.