(Starship Entertainment)

Monsta X became the new models for Italian sportswear brand Kappa this year.

The group’s agency, Starship Entertainment, revealed on Monday that the seven members have been shooting with the brand since the first week of January.

The sportswear company thought that they group is a perfect match for its brand since the members are known for being great athletes, yet stylish.

The group is launching its own real variety show “MONSTA X-RAY” on Jan. 12 through JTBC2.

Monsta X’s “KEEP ON KOMBAT” campaign is scheduled to be unveiled in stores nationwide and online in mid-January.

By Jie Ye-eun (yeeunjie@heraldcorp.com)