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'Monsta X Live: From Seoul with Luv': Monbebes hail concert while Kihyun's 'sexy whispering' makes them scream

The group has battled all odds and reigned supreme, and their concert is a testament to their drive. Nonetheless, their stage presence and sex appeal might be too hot for some fans to handle

Monsta X's 'From Seoul with Luv' kicked off with a bang and despite the ups and downs in the run-up to the concert, the boys made it abundantly clear they are professionals who know how to put on a really good show. And their fandom, Monbebe, could not be more proud, as they cheered for their virtual concert that dropped on August 8.

Debuting in 2015 with the EP 'Trespass', Monsta X made a powerful impact right from the get-go. Boasting a wide range of skills, including top-notch vocals, rapping and dancing, the group was primed to take over both local and international markets. Not many could have predicted, however, that the road to success would be fraught with peril every step of the way.

When one of the group's members Wonho took a step back last year, following which Joohoney took a short break, Monbebes were devastated. But it wouldn't end there, as more scandals and accusations threatened to derail the group's successful run. And just when it appeared there would be a lull, promotions for the group's highly successful album 'All About Luv', including a world tour, were cut short owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

But it wouldn't end there. Shownu, the group's leader, would also find himself in need of a break owing to multiple health issues, the most recent of which was an eye surgery due to retinal detachment. The group, who came back together as six — with Wonho debuting separately as a soloist — were all set to bring their concert to fans virtually, but they chose to postpone it and tend to Shownu's health first.

In the interim, Monsta X's PR team found themselves at the receiving end of serious backlash after pricing the tickets for the concert rather oddly. Specifically, fans would have to pay $150 for a mere 20 seconds of a meet-and-greet with one member of the group. It's been a whirlwind for Monsta X and Monbebe. But through it all, one thing is clear: Monsta X are artistes who want to put out music, and Monbebe is a loyal fanbase that will stick by them through thick and thin.

And thanks to their unwavering support and the group's dedication, 'Monsta X Live: From Seoul with Luv' has turned out to be a huge success. The concert has been styled in a way that reflects an in-person setting. Stages were set up to encourage a feeling of intimacy, one that fans would generally get at a standard K-pop meet-and-greet event. And fans were evidently pleased with the setup.

One tweet read, "THE STAGES ARE PRETTY," while another fan shared, "Wait they styled the stage like rooms bc MBBs are watching from their own rooms I wanna cry-"

The group finally got to perform some tracks off their hit album 'All About Luv', something fans have been patiently waiting for, ever since its release back in February. One fan stated, "That was their first performance worldwide of 'Happy Without Me' and 'Middle of the Night'! @OfficialMonstaX said they wanted to perform something exclusively for those watching," while another stated, "ISTG IF WE GET SHE'S THE ONE AND MISBEHAVE LIVE IM GONNA BAWL MY EYES OUUT!!!"

Despite all their hard work, fans couldn't help but be mildly amused at the members who occasionally found themselves becoming aware of the fact that they were performing a virtual concert. "They're so awkward," laughed one fan, but mostly, fans found the boys' reactions absolutely adorable and breathtakingly gorgeous. "Kihyun looks so smol in between Shownu & Hyungwon," noted one fan. Another stated, "SHOWNU LOOKING SO GOOD AS EVER," to which one fan responded, "Cant get enough of him! Omgosh!"

Joohoney also got an immense amount of love from fans. He may have had to take a break from activities early this year, but he has more than made up for it in both his performance and his stage presence. One fan shared, "Aaa Jooheon's 'HAHHAAHHAHAHAHA' I'm dying for his cuteness," another declared, "Jooheon’s adlib in happy without me... Confirmed, Jooheon main vocal," and one fan said, "Reminding everyone that Jooheon is our MAIN RAPPER!!!!!!!!!! Monbebe are so proud of our multi-talent man."

It was, however, Kihyun who stole the show tonight. Turns out his sexy whispering was more than Monbebe could handle, and it sent them into a spiral. "KIHYUN IS SO SEXYYY," tweeted one fan, "Now why is Kihyun whispering?!?" asked another. "KIHYUN SIR PLEASE STOP WHISPERING IN MY EAR IM IN THE KITCHEN AND HAVE TO HOLD MYSELF BACK SHDJDNKDD," yelled one fan, and another said, "Kihyun it is far too early for those shenanigans."

The concert is on beginning at 11 pm ET / 12 pm KT on August 8.