Monsta X’s youngest member, I.M will not be able to join the rest of the group for their international overseas touring and promotional activities. Read on to find out what happened.
I.M unable to join the group for international activities
It was shared by the group’s management that I.M will not be able to join the rest of the members for their future activities for now. They cited that the idol has been suffering from severe back pain as of late. They shared, “As previously mentioned, he has also been receiving treatment for back pain under medical guidance and will continue to participate only in activities that do not exceed his physical limits.”As he is also gearing up to enlist for his mandatory military service soon, the member has reportedly opted out of the activities that will be happening overseas. The group is going to be touring internationally on their concert tour titled ‘MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS].’ While it had been shared that the rapper would soon be enlisting, they are still awaiting confirmation for the official date of his joining, though it is expected to be announced and confirmed soon. They concluded the statement by thanking fans and sharing how grateful they are for them, and also asked everyone for their understanding and consideration in the matter as well.
Fan reactions
As soon as the news was shared online, many fans rallied to share their opinions and reactions. Everyone wished the idol a speedy recovery, and even shared posts about how much they love and support I.M. One person’s comment about the matter read, “We love you and hope you heal fully. The enlistment is nothing; nobody cares. So he sits a tour out – big deal. All our guys went and came back blooming like cherry blossoms and had unusually formative and joyful experiences. They actually thrived in the military. The same will be with him.”
