Monsta X’s English version of the song “Shoot Out,” released Friday via worldwide music site iTunes, topped the K-Pop songs chart in five countries -- Italy, Russia, Chile, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.

(Starship Entertainment)

According to Starship Entertainment, Monsta X is setting a new record for itself with the song. The boy band’s new album was highlighted and highly praised by foreign media outlets including Billboard.

“Shoot Out” is the title song of Monsta X’s latest album, “Are You There?” released in Korea in October. The group released the English version as a token of thanks to international fans for their interest in the group and enthusiastic response following the release of the album in Korea. The English version of “Shoot Out” was unveiled on “102.7 KIIS-FM JoJo On The Radio,” a US Radio channel.

With its new song, Monsta X is scheduled to participate in the US “Jingle Ball” tour. The tour will take Monsta X to six US cities, starting with Los Angeles in end-November. The “Jingle Ball” tour is a year-end concert hosted by a US radio station, and Monsta X will be the first K-pop group to take part in it. Other major acts included in this year’s tour are Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa.

By Lee So-jeong (xojeong2@heraldcorp.com)