[Edaily Reporter YUN GI BACK ] As expected, MONSTA X is a group that embodies loyalty. The members of MONSTA X filled the void left by Shownu, who was unable to join them, with their strong bond of loyalty.

Hyungwon, Minhyuk, and Jooheon attended “Music Day,” the second day of the “2026 Korea Grand Music Awards” (2026 KGMA), held on the 8th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.
Originally, the unit Shownu X Hyungwon was scheduled to attend the event, but Shownu was unable to participate due to health reasons. Consequently, Minhyuk and Jooheon joined Hyungwon at the venue to lend their support. By willingly accompanying their fellow member even for a unit event, they demonstrated MONSTA X’s strong teamwork.
The three members also went out of their way to interact with the fans in attendance. They provided a welcome surprise to fans who might have been disappointed by Shownu’s absence and enjoyed the awards ceremony together. MONSTA X’s close-knit bond was evident in the way they looked out for one another to fill the void left by a missing member and shared their affection for the fans.
Minhyuk and Jooheon, who stood by Hyungwon’s side that day, demonstrated the group’s teamwork extending even offstage. The three members, who filled in for the absent member, left fans with yet another special memory.
The “KGMA” is an awards ceremony newly established in 2024 by Ilgan Sports (Edaily M)—which celebrated its 57th anniversary this year—to present a new paradigm for the South Korean pop music industry. Now in its third year, this year’s ceremony was hosted by Ilgan Sports and co-organized by the KGMA Organizing Committee and Creatoring.
On the second day, “Music Day,” NEXZ, RISE, Minho, Park Ji-hyun, BILLIE, Ahop, Alpha Drive One, A.N., ATEEZ, Wayation V, Yuna, ITZY, Choi Ye-na, Kiss of Life, Kiki, Kickflip, Touched, TOURS, and Hearts to Hearts will take the stage. Shenu of Shenu X Hyungwon will be absent due to health reasons, and Hyungwon along with some other members of MONSTA X will attend in his place. IVE’s Liz and actor Kim Jae-won will serve as MCs.
The “KGMA” digital and physical sales data is provided by Hanteo Chart, Genie Music, FLO, and Bugs, while the official fan vote will be conducted via the KooGung app. The event will be broadcast live on ENA. In Japan, it will be streamed live on Hulu Japan, and globally (excluding Japan and China), it will be streamed live on TikTok Live.