In the lyrics, the members sing, “baby I’ll be okay… one day I’ll understand that I’m good as I am,” which emphasizes a journey towards accepting imperfection. Another poignant line, “all the strength I’ve found, I’m still standing now,” highlights their resilience and determination.

The catchy yet bittersweet hook, “I’m finding my way dealing with these growing pains,” resonates with many as it reflects the ongoing struggle of personal evolution.

“Growing Pains” follows the earlier release of “baby blue,” which Monsta X debuted during the iHeartRadio’s 2025 Jingle Ball last December. Both tracks will feature on their as-yet-untitled third English-language album, a significant milestone as it marks the first such effort by a K-pop group.

The group celebrated a special moment last Christmas with the release of their concert film, Connect X, which honored their 10th anniversary. This film served as a tribute to the journey shared by members Joohoney, I.M., Hyungwon, Kihyun, Minhyuk, and Shownu, along with their dedicated fandom known as MONBEBE.

Earlier in 2025, Joohoney, Hyungwon, and Kihyun completed their mandatory military service in South Korea, after which the band returned to the studio to release The X EP in September, celebrating their milestone anniversary.

Monsta X made history by becoming the third K-pop act to reach the Billboard 200 top 10 with their first English album, All About Luv, which debuted at No. 5 in 2020. Their subsequent English album, The Dreaming, peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard all-genres chart in 2021.

Don’t miss out—stream “Growing Pains” now and enjoy the latest from Monsta X.