FANTASIA X by MONSTA X

Fantasia X (stylized as FANTASIA X) is the eighth extended play by the South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was released on May 26, 2020 by Starship Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M. It contains seven tracks, with "Fantasia" as the title track. Fantasia X was Monsta X's first comeback without Wonho, as he left the group on October 31, 2019. It was originally set to be released on May 11, 2020 but was postponed to May 26, so that Shownu could recover from his back pain. The EP was released in four versions. According to Taylor Glasby of Clash, Fantasia X is a "distillation of Monsta X's many parts. Light, breezy pop ("Beautiful Night") nestles beside sensual, bassy funk ("It Ain't Over"), the record's middle section reinforced by the commanding brass and EDM of "Chaotic" and a thumping party track of "Zone". "Stand Up" is a confession of pain experienced but also a rallying cry to prevail, that beneath its bouncy, trop-house beats, it is considered as a "touching song" that reflects the band's journey through dark places to emerge on the other side". The title track "Fantasia" won the song of the week on The Show. ℗ 2020 Starship Entertainment