[OSEN=Jimin-kyung Ji Reporter] 'beloved performance' MONSTA X's Jooheon has captivated domestic and international fans with the performance video for his new song 'STING'.

The agency, Starship Entertainment, posted the performance video for the title track 'STING (Feat. Muhammad Ali), hereinafter 'STING'' through MONSTA X's official YouTube channel on the 6th.

In the released video, Jooheon showcases a hip styling in a space highlighted by rugged concrete structures, revealing the raw energy characteristic of the 'STING' performance. Jooheon moves gracefully in sync with the rhythm, but during the highlight parts, he dominates the stage with powerful striking sensations, exuding an overwhelming presence.

Particularly, the performance of 'STING' elevates actual boxing techniques, 'weaving' and 'swaying' movements, into choreography, adding to the visual enjoyment. Alongside this, Jooheon completes powerful choreography in sync with dancers while adding lively facial expressions, providing deep immersion and proving the moniker 'beloved performance, performance you trust to watch and listen to'.

The title track 'STING' is a song that most intricately embodies the image of a 'bee', symbolic of Jooheon, over pop and hip-hop based beats. It converges his identity as an artist and artistic instincts through quoting Muhammad Ali's famous saying, encapsulating the narrative of the entire album.

Thus, Jooheon, who presented a solid musical worldview and sensational performance together, demonstrated his prowess by achieving significant results on major domestic and international charts upon release. Immediately after the album release on the 5th, he proved his hot popularity by entering all tracks, including the title song 'STING', on the Melon HOT100 chart, a major domestic music site. Among them, 'STING' appeared on the Bugs real-time chart, achieving the feat of reaching 3rd place.

His global influence was also outstanding. The mini 2nd album '光 (INSANITY)' ranked 2nd on the iTunes K-pop top album chart in Canada and the Netherlands at its peak, and entered the charts of 11 countries and regions including the U.S., Germany, France, Australia, Thailand, Austria, Malaysia, the U.K., and Turkey. It also entered the top album charts of 15 countries and regions including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Thailand, Qatar, Finland, France, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Turkey, Australia, and Malaysia, showcasing its prowess.

Additionally, the title track 'STING' entered the iTunes K-pop top song charts in 8 countries and regions including the U.S., the U.K., Argentina, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, Thailand, and Malaysia. It also appeared on the top song charts in Peru, the Philippines, Colombia, Qatar, Argentina, Mexico, and Indonesia. Notably, on the U.S. iTunes chart, all tracks entered the K-pop top song chart, proving its global presence spanning a total of 24 countries and regions.

Meanwhile, Jooheon is actively promoting through various contents and broadcasts following the release of his mini 2nd album '光 (INSANITY)' on the 5th. /mk3244@osen.co.kr

[Photo] Captured from MONSTA X's official YouTube channel

Jooheon's 'STING' Video Delivers Overwhelming Energy