MONSTA X kept their Jingle Ball momentum going, turning up the heat in Philadelphia.
On Dec. 15 (local time), the group hit the stage at the Xfinity Mobile Arena as part of the 2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. From the moment they appeared, MONSTA X commanded the room with high-voltage energy, razor-sharp choreography and their signature flair, building on the buzz from their New York stop on Dec. 12.
Opening with “N the Front,” the title track off September’s “THE X,” the group delivered rock-solid live vocals while tearing through dynamic choreography―showing the kind of stage control you expect from a group a decade into their career.
They followed with “Baby Blue,” first unveiled in New York to a rapt response. With fans roaring, MONSTA X moved closer to the crowd, locking eyes and layering in delicate vocals that spotlighted a different, more intimate side of the group.
Keeping the room warm and connected, MONSTA X shifted into “MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT,” the sleek title track from their first English-language album, pairing rich, pleading vocals with stylish stand-mic staging. “SOMEONE’S SOMEONE” amped up the year-end vibes as the arena swayed in unison, a sing-along moment that underscored the group’s global pull.
They closed with a free-spirited, hip take on “Do What I Want,” flipping the mood and wrapping the set to thunderous cheers.
Beyond the stage, MONSTA X sat for interviews with iHeartRadio, New York’s Z100, People magazine, USA TODAY Life, StyleCaster and Q102 Philly, among others, while Rolling Stone spotlighted their set―further proof of the group’s global footprint.
“We’re grateful to meet fans across different cities again through Jingle Ball,” leader Shownu said via Starship Entertainment. “New York gave us such a boost that we worked even harder for this show, and it was rewarding to feel that love back. I’ll never forget everyone waving their hands during ‘SOMEONE’S SOMEONE.’ We miss I.M on this run but carry him with us in spirit. We’ll finish strong―MONBEBE, please keep cheering for us.”
The Philly lineup also featured global acts AJR, Zara Larsson and Laufey. With a set that showcased their distinct color and broad range, MONSTA X continues the Jingle Ball Tour on Dec. 16 in Washington, D.C., at Capital One Arena, and Dec. 20 at Miami’s Kaseya Center―keeping fans guessing what they’ll pull out next.
After Miami, the group wraps this year’s Jingle Ball and launches their new world tour, “THE X: NEXUS,” for three nights at Seoul’s KSPO DOME (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2026.
Photos: MONSTA X Official Social Media
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)