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  "id": 537312,
  "title": "MONSTA X sets Sept. 4 comeback with mini album 'The Phase'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/monsta-x-sets-sept-4-comeback-with-mini-album-the-phase",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-11T06:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260811/monsta-x-sets-sept-4-comeback-with-mini-album-the-phase"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MONSTA X is preparing for a new chapter, announcing that their upcoming mini album, \"The Phase,\" will be released on September 4. This marks the group's first Korean comeback in almost a year, as they continue their 11-year journey in the highly competitive music industry. Starship Entertainment unveiled the release schedule through various channels on the group's official social media accounts, leading up to the big day. The promotional timeline starts with a series of story trailers to provide narrative hints, followed by a full-length trailer on Monday. Concept photos will be revealed in waves starting from Wednesday and Thursday, with further drops on August 17, 18, 21, and 22, culminating in a mood sampler on Saturday. A music video teaser will be released on September 1, and the full album preview will follow on September 3. \"The Phase\" is set to drop at 6 p.m. on September 4, continuing the intriguing storyline introduced in MONSTA X's recent teaser.",
  "summary": "MONSTA X is gearing up for its next era, confirming a Sept. 4 release for its new mini album, “The Phase” — the group’s first Korean comeback in nearly a year. The announcement marks the 11th year together for the veteran act as it navigates a competitive industry landscape where few boy bands maintain both global longevity and narrative continuity. Starship Entertainment kicked off the campaign…",
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    "MONSTA X releasing mini album The Phase on September 4",
    "First Korean comeback in almost a year for the group",
    "Starship Entertainment announces release schedule"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "MONSTA X sets Sept. 4 comeback with mini album 'The Phase'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/monsta-x-sets-sept-4-comeback-with-mini-album-the-phase-538181",
        "published": "2026-08-11T06:22:03.000Z"
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}