MonstaX Captures a 60,000-Person Sing-Along…Turkiye’s Istanbul Festival Captivated by “Dramarama” Frenzy

A flawless Korean harmony from 60,000 fans that shattered the language barrier

‘MonstaX’ lit up Turkiye’s continent as a bridgehead from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. According to their agency Starship Entertainment, the group took the main stage of ‘Istanbul Festival’ at Istanbul Festival Park Yenikapı in Turkiye on the 15th (local time), drawing an estimated crowd of about 60,000 and proving overwhelming global dominance.

The show’s opening act was the mega hit song ‘Dramarama,’ loved by global fans. As soon as the intro began to play, the 60,000 local audience members responded all at once with a perfectly synchronized Korean sing-along, pushing the atmosphere to its peak. It was a moment that vividly demonstrated the status of K-pop—transcending language and borders.

Then, a lively setlist featuring the group’s signature high-energy performances and solid live vocals—such as ‘Rush Hour,’ ‘Love Killa,’ and ‘The Dreaming’—unfolded without giving the crowd a moment to rest. With stage manners that swung between fierce charisma and gentle emotion, the audience answered with rapturous cheers.

The members did not hide their overwhelming emotion. They said, “It was an unforgettable time because we could meet ‘Monbebe,’ the fandom from right here in Turkiye,” adding, “Through the heartfelt response and sing-along the audience sent us, we actually gained even bigger energy and inspiration.”