The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter is the debut studio album by South Korean boy group Monsta X and the conclusion of The Clan album trilogy. It was released on March 21, 2017 by Starship Entertainment. The album contains ten tracks including the title track "Beautiful".
I. Background
On March 5, 2017 it was confirmed that Monsta X would be releasing the conclusion to The Clan trilogy and first full album during the month. The initial release included three versions, Beautiful, Brilliant, and Beside. In June, it was announced that the album would be released in a repackage title Shine Forever.
This album also marks the first time one of the members participated in production with Wonho writing, composing, and producing the album track "I'll Be There".
II. Tracklist
| Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready or Not | Lish, Esbee, Stereo14, Jooheon, I.M | Lish, Esbee, Stereo14 | Lish, Esbee, Stereo14 | 3:17 |
| 아름다워 (Beautiful) | 별들의전쟁 (Galactika), Jooheon, I.M | 별들의전쟁 (Galactika) | 별들의전쟁 (Galactika), Athen | 3:24 |
| 넘사벽 (Incomparable) | XEPY, 5$, zomay, Lee Jiwon, Lee Kyungmin, Jooheon, I.M | XEPY, Vo3e, 1MAD, 5$, zomay | Vo3e | 3:43 |
| 니가 필요해 (Need U) | Lish, Esbee, Megatone, Jooheon, I.M | Lish, Esbee, Megatone | Lish, Esbee, Megatone | 3:18 |
| Oi | Wonho, Brother Su, Jooheon, I.M | Wonho, Brother Su, JJB, XEPY, Vo3e | Vo3e | 3:11 |
| Miss You | Ye-Yo!, Jooheon, I.M | Ye-Yo!, Jooheon | Ye-Yo!, Jooheon | 3:18 |
| Calm Down | Mafly, Keyfly, Jooheon, I.M | RE:ONE, Delly Boi, Davey Nate | RE:ONE, Delly Boi | 3:07 |
| 너만 생각해 (All I Do) | Lish, ESBEE, 9999, Jooheon, I.M | Lish, ESBEE, 9999 | Lish, ESBEE, 9999 | 3:38 |
| 5:14 (Last Page) | Wonho, Jooheon, I.M | Hyuk Shin, MRey, Jayrah Gibson | Hyuk Shin, MRey | 3:03 |
| 넌 어때 (I'll Be There) | Wonho, Jooheon, I.M | Wonho, JJB | Wonho, JJB | 3:12 |
III. Album Preview
IV. Spotify
V. Music Videos
VI. Concept Photos
VII. Commercial Performance
The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter has sold more than 147,000 copies since it's release. It gave Monsta X their first chart topping album when it peaked at number one on the Billboard World Album chart. It also peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album chart, and at number 32 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. In South Korea, the album peaked at number 2 on the Gaon Weekly Album Chart, number 3 on the Gaon Monthly Album chart, and at number 25 on the 2017 Gaon Year End Album chart.
VIII. Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Dance Performance - Male Group | Beautiful | Nominated |
| 2017 | 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards | Song of the Year | Beautiful | Nominated |
