BabyMonster explained

BabyMonster
Landscape:yes
Alias:Baemon
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:–present
Label:YG
Current Members:
  • Ruka
  • Pharita
  • Asa
  • Ahyeon
  • Rami
  • Rora
  • Chiquita

BabyMonster (; ; stylized in all caps), also known as Baemon (;), is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment; consisting of seven members: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita. The group officially debuted in April 2024, with their eponymous extended play (EP) BabyMons7er.

History

2018–2022: Formation and pre-debut activities

Following the launch of YG Entertainment's representative girl groups, 2NE1 (2009) and Blackpink (2016), news of their next girl group circulated as early as 2018.[1] They received applicants from various countries, some of whom were accepted into its training program as early as age 10, training an average of four to five years.[2] In the number of recruits, each prospective member placed first against thousands in their respective auditions.[3] In January 2020, "BabyMonster", one of many names initially considered for Blackpink,[4] and "Baemon" (a syllabic abbreviation of the former) were trademarked in English and Korean by the label and tentatively used by media outlets until the eventual disclosure of their official uses.[5] [6] [7]

Its selection process was chronicled in Last Evaluation (2023), a reality show showcasing seven potential members.[8] Label founder, Yang Hyun-suk, enlisted assistance by Lee Su-hyun of AKMU, and Winner's Kang Seung-yoon and Lee Seung-hoon amidst others to judge, rank, and determine its formation for the duration of the show.[9] [10] Yang revealed the number of members he first planned was five;[11] however, a seven-piece ensemble was finalized with three South Koreans (Ahyeon, Rami, Rora), two Japanese (Ruka, Asa), and two Thai members (Pharita, Chiquita).[12] Ahyeon, Ruka, Chiquita, Rami, and Pharita were selected by the label, while Rora and Asa were contemplated to be placed into two different projects before ultimately joining the final line-up as the "fans' choice".

Leading to their acceptance into the company, Rami started as a child model at age two;[13] Ruka debuted in the Japanese girl group (2017); Rora joined the children's music group U.SSO Girl with Hyein of NewJeans;[14] and Pharita modelled in contests and auditioned for survival reality programs.[15] Ruka, the longest trained member of the seven,[16] Rora, and Asa, trained under the label for six years anterior to their debut.[17] Rami and Ahyeon honed their craft for five years,[17] and Pharita, who was chosen out of 1,226 applicants amid her audition,[18] trained for four years.[19] Chiquita became the final addition to the prospective group, following three months of training, the shortest period of all members, cultivating with its members for three years. In this time, their vocals were often recruited in the background of their labelmate's work (i.e. the final chorus of Kang Seung-yoon's "Iyah" (아이야; aiya)).[20]

2023–present: Introduction and debut

YG Entertainment signaled the septet's formal introduction on December 30, 2022, with a poster and the subtext "YG Next Movement".[21] It heralded a trailer-esque video posted on YouTube on New Year's Day that garnered 15 million views in three days,[22] and featured appearances by members of Winner and Blackpink, sibling duo AKMU, dancer and choreographer Leejung Lee, and label founder Yang Hyun-suk.[23] BabyMonster's introduction, together with the announcement of G-Dragon's feasible return as a soloist that same day, contributed to a subsequent rise in the label's stocks, leaping by 11.74%.[24] The seven members were revealed to the public through gradual releases of live performance videos starting on January 12 (in order: Rami, Ahyeon, Chiquita, Asa, Rora, Pharita, and Ruka);[25] and a pre-debut promotional single titled "Dream"—exclusively released via YouTube on May 14, 2023,[26] debuting atop the Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart.[27] Their channel soon surpassed one million subscribers in 52 days since its creation on December 28, 2022, and two million subscribers in 129 days, becoming the fastest K-pop girl group to reach the milestone.[28]

The group released two singles as a six-piece titled "Batter Up" and "Stuck in the Middle" on November 27, 2023,[29] and February 1, 2024,[30] respectively, with the former serving as the sextet's debut single and BabyMonster's pre-debut release.[31] Label-mates Lee Chan-hyuk of AKMU and Choi Hyun-suk of Treasure contributed in penning the former piece, while its member Asa, worked on both its music and lyrics. Its music video amassed 22.59 million views within a day, became the most viewed debut music video in the first 24 hours in K-pop history,[32] and became the fastest debut music video to reach 100 million views on the platform, eighteen days after its release.[33] It found further success on Spotify, achieving 10 million streams in ten days, the fastest for a rookie K-pop girl group.[34] Ahyeon, who was absent from its releases for health reasons,[35] [36] soon recovered and returned from her hiatus, joining the ensemble to promote their future activities as a seven-member group.[37]

Marking the group's official debut,[38] their first extended play (EP) BabyMons7er, was released on April 1.[38] It was primarily supported by the titular single "Sheesh" and included re-recordings of "Batter Up" and "Stuck in the Middle" with all seven members,[38] alongside a gift titled "Like That" by Charlie Puth following a viral cover of "Dangerously" sung by Ahyeon.[39] The eponymous release recorded over 460,000 pre-orders,[40] and debuted at number three on the Circle Album Chart.[41] Initially released to lukewarm reception,[42] "Sheesh" climbed the domestic charts following a surge in popularity through its live performances,[42] peaking at number ten on the Circle Digital Chart. Furthermore, it became the highest entry for a K-pop girl group on Spotify that year,[43] debuting with 1.76 million streams on its Daily Top Songs Global Chart at sixty-ninth place.[44] In commemoration of their debut, a pop-up store was held at The Hyundai Seoul on the same date for ten days,[45] welcoming 2,000 visitors in its first two days.[46] In conjunction to their latest release, the septet embarked on their first fan meeting tour in May amidst six Asian regions: Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, and South Korea. In result, BabyMonster entered "arena-class" venues within forty days of their debut,[47] selling out 26,000 tickets in their Tokyo stop alone.

For BabyMonster's upcoming first studio album, a pre-release digital single titled "Forever" was released on July 1.[48]

Artistry

Image and reception

Created with an image possessing two contrasting qualities, a "baby" side and a "monstrous" side akin to their name,[38] wherein they display their child-like and playful sides offstage, and a professional demeanor when delivering intense performances onstage;[49] the septet maintains the signature "charismatic" elements of YG Entertainment,[50] embodying the better known moniker, the "YG DNA", a trait deeply rooted in their musical identity. BabyMonster was touted as an "all-rounder" group and its members labelled as "elites" by the public and media alike,[51] wherein each excel in vocals, rap, and dance.[52] [53] The ensemble is also proficient in multiple languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, Thai, and Chinese.[54]

In a survey conducted by entertainment business magazine JoyNews24, two hundred industry workers from entertainment companies and broadcasters, film and broadcast content producers, and entertainment reporters ranked the tentative group ninth in the "Most Anticipated Artist of Late 2021 and 2022", tied with Ive amidst others.[55]

Influences

BabyMonster cited all YG Entertainment artists as their role models,[56] known for their "stage presence" and "musical prowess",[38] learning from artists including Blackpink and 2NE1.[57]

Other ventures

Endorsements

In February 2024, BabyMonster became presenters for Pepsi in the Asia-Pacific region,[58] and the face of LG Household & Health Care's cosmeceutical brand CNP Laboratory,[59] to aid advancements into the Japanese beauty market.[60] Two months later, the group became global partners of Adidas.[61]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
KOR
[62]
CRO
[63]
JPN
[64]
NGA
[65]
UK
DL

[66]
US
World
[67]
BabyMons7er 3 5 6 98 69 15
  • KOR: 691,746[68]
  • JPN: 22,403

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[70]
HK
[71]
IDN
[72]
JPN
Hot

[73]
NLD
Glo.

[74]
NZ
Hot

[75]
SGP
[76]
TW
[77]
US
World

[78]
WW
[79]
Pre-debut
"Batter Up"2023123 22 14 100 14 14 10 7 5 101 BabyMons7er
"Stuck in the Middle"2024
Post-debut
"Sheesh"202410 10 4 42 12 30 6 3 33BabyMons7er
"Forever"101 16 20 92 12 6 7 141
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Promotional singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
DL
[81]
"Dream"202392BabyMons7er

Other charted songs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
DL

JPN
Heat.
[82]
SGP
Reg.

[83]
TW
[84]
WW
Excl.
US
[85]
"Monsters (Intro)"2024113 BabyMons7er
"Like That"64 7 17 16 186
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videography

Music videos

YearTitleDirector(s)
2023"Dream"
"Batter Up"Seo Hyun-seung (Gigant)[86] [87]
2024"Stuck in the Middle"Jason Kim (Flipevil)[88] [89]
"Sheesh"Seo Hyun-seung (Gigant)[90] [91]
"Forever"Samson (Highqualityfish)[92] [93]

Other videos

Filmography

Tours and concerts

Fanmeeting

DateCityCountryVenueAttendance
May 11, 2024TokyoJapanAriake Arena26,000[97]
May 12, 2024
June 8, 2024JakartaIndonesiaTennis Indoor Senayan[98]
June 15, 2024SingaporeThe Star Performing Arts Centre 5,000 [99]
June 23, 2024TaipeiTaiwanTaipei Music Center
June 29, 2024BangkokThailandParagon Hall
June 30, 2024
July 30, 2024KobeJapanWorld Memorial Hall[100]
July 31, 2024
August 10, 2024SeoulSouth KoreaKyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace[101]
August 11, 2024

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategory <-- List wins first (sorted alphabetically), then noms (also alphabetically). Sort pending the same. -->Nominee / workResult
Circle Chart Music Awards2024Rookie of the Year – Global Streaming"Batter Up"[102]
Mubeat Global Choice Award – FemaleBabyMonster[103]
Rookie of the Year – Streaming Unique Listeners"Batter Up"[104]
The Fact Music Awards2024Best Music (Winter)[105]
Mubeat Awards2023Best Rookie ArtistBabyMonster[106]
Music Video of the Year"Batter Up"

Listicles

Notes and References

  1. News: ko:[단독] YG, 자사 新걸그룹 선보인다...관련 프로 올 연말 론칭. Exclusive] YG New Girl Group Introduction... Related Program Launch Year-End. https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3431360. News1. ko. Mi-hyun. Hwang. September 19, 2018. December 31, 2022. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519061619/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3431360. live.
  2. News: ko:[단독] YG 새 걸그룹, 15~16세 하이틴 최정예로 선발. Exclusive] YG New Girl Group, 15~16 Year Old High-Teens Selected as Elite Players. http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111583162. Osen. ko. Min-kyung. Ji. May 20, 2021. May 31, 2022. May 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220526195324/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111583162. live.
  3. News: ko:YG 새 걸그룹=베이비 몬스터..양현석 "YG 유전자 가졌다". YG New Girl Group=Baby Monster; Yang Hyun-suk: "Has the YG Genes". https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023010108011575038. Star News. ko. No-eul. Kim. January 1, 2023. January 1, 2023. January 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230101100909/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023010108011575038. live.
  4. News: ko:[Oh!쎈 토크] 블랙핑크가 직접 밝힌 #3대기획사 경쟁 #YG #2NE1. Oh!Sen Talk] Blackpink Reveals: #3 Biggest Company Competition #YG #2NE1. https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&amp;aid=0003425985. Naver. Osen. ko. Jung Joon-hwa. November 3, 2016. January 1, 2023. October 22, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022194706/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0003425985. live.
  5. Web site: Babymonster: Meet the 7 members of YG Entertainment's upcoming girl group. Tatler Asia. Loh. Lainey. February 9, 2023. February 11, 2023. February 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230210010940/https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/yg-babymonster-profile-haram-ahyeon-chiquita-asa-rora-pharita-ruka. live.
  6. News: ko:YG, 블랙핑크 동생 걸그룹 내놓는다...'베몬' 데뷔? [공식]. YG Blackpink's Sister Girl Group Will Come Soon, 'Baemon' Debut? [Formula]. https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202105185209H. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. Soo-young. Kim. May 18, 2021. January 2, 2023. June 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210620010815/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202105185209H. live.
  7. Web site: K-pop agencies back in business with booming results in third quarter. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yoon. Seo-yeon. November 14, 2022. December 31, 2022. December 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221228122554/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/11/14/business/industry/Korea-Kpop-SM-Entertainment/20221114174952083.html. live.
  8. News: YG Baby Monster, Debut Reality Show on the 10th "Contains the Final Member Selection Process". SpoTV News. Jeong. Hye-won. March 7, 2023. May 8, 2023. May 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230508052735/http://www.spotvnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=35712. live.
  9. Web site: Watch BabyMobster cover Rosé's 'Gone' on 'Last Evaluation'. NME. Ziwei. Puah. March 17, 2023. March 26, 2023. March 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230320102841/https://www.nme.com/news/music/babymonster-cover-rose-gone-last-evaluation-3415226. live.
  10. Web site: Watch BabyMonster perform Blackpink's 'Don't Know What To Do' on 'Last Evaluation'. NME. Yeo. Gladys. April 3, 2023. May 8, 2023. April 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230403112050/https://www.nme.com/news/music/babymonster-blackpink-dont-know-what-to-do-last-evaluation-cover-3424859. live.
  11. News: Baby Monster, Today (11th) Reveal the Final Member ... YG: "We Made the Best Team". SpoTV News. Jang. Jin-ri. May 11, 2023. May 12, 2023. May 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230511235916/http://www.spotvnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=47755. live.
  12. Web site: YG's rookie Babymonster to debut with 7 members. The Korea Herald. Choi. Ji-won. May 12, 2023. May 14, 2023. May 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230512073759/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230512000568. live.
  13. Web site: Babymonster: YG Entertainment releases introduction videos for the girl group. Tatler Asia. Loh. Lainey. March 2, 2023. March 6, 2023. March 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230306054124/https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/babymonster-introducing-haram-ahyeon-asa-rora-pharita-ruka-yg-entertainment. live.
  14. News: ko:'데뷔만 두 번' 뉴진스 혜인, 알고 보니 '베이비 몬스터'와 인연이?. Debuted Twice, NewJeans' Hyein Seems to Have a Relation With BabyMonster?. https://www.tvreport.co.kr/2133247. TV Report. ko. Soo-yeon. Lee. February 17, 2023. February 20, 2023. February 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220111315/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/2133247. live.
  15. News: th:YG เปิดตัว "ภริตา" สมาชิกชาวไทยอีกคน ใน BabyMonster แฟนๆทึ่งในพลังเสียง. YG Introdduces "Pharita", Another Thai Member of BabyMonster. Fans Amazed by the Power of Her Voice.. https://www.tnnthailand.com/news/trueinside/137645/. TNN Online. th. True Inside. February 2, 2023. February 2, 2023. February 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202040537/https://www.tnnthailand.com/news/trueinside/137645/. live.
  16. Web site: YG's next big thing: Baby Monster members unveiled. The Korea Herald. Choi. Ji-won. February 8, 2023. February 9, 2023. February 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230208125148/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230208000747. live.
  17. News: ko:베이비몬스터, 아이돌 라이브 논란에도 당당한 이유..."11살 때부터 연습 시작" ('컬투쇼'). The Reason BabyMonster is Confident Despite the Idol Live Issue, "I Trained Since I Was 11" ('Cultwo Show'). https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2024042822844. Ten Asia. ko. Kim. Se-ah. April 28, 2024. April 28, 2024. April 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240428150459/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2024042822844. live.
  18. Web site: Who is BabyMonster? Meet YG's new girl group. The Korea Times. Dong. Sun-hwa. March 3, 2023. March 6, 2023. March 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230311040936/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/03/732_346450.html. live.
  19. Web site: Meet BabyMonster, the K-pop Rookies Playing By Their Own Rules. Teen Vogue. Bell. Crystal. May 16, 2024. June 26, 2024. June 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240602074202/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/meet-babymonster-the-k-pop-rookies-playing-by-their-own-rules. live.
  20. ko:텐션 업! 초대석 with 강승윤(of Winner) full ver./[강한나의 볼륨을 높여요] |KBS 210401 방송. Kang Han-na's Volume Up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9lFYDQsx_M. 25:51. KBS. April 2, 2021. January 3, 2023. November 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221110033915/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9lFYDQsx_M. live.
  21. Web site: YG Entertainment teases a new girl group. Korea JoongAng Daily. Shin. Min-hee. December 30, 2022. December 31, 2022. December 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221231010139/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/12/30/entertainment/kpop/korea-yg-entertainment-girl-group/20221230160804880.html. live.
  22. News: ko:'YG NEXT MOVEMENT' 베이비몬스터, 공개한 티저 영상...3일만에 '천오백만 뷰'. Baby Monster Releases Teaser Video "YG Next Movement", 15 Million Views in 3 Days. http://www.newsculture.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=514948. New Culture. ko. Hye-ran. Choi. January 4, 2023. January 4, 2023. January 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230104034935/http://www.newsculture.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=514948. live.
  23. Web site: Yang Hyun-suk, YG Entertainment unveil new girl group: Baby Monster. Manila Bulletin. Hicap. Jonathan. December 31, 2022. December 31, 2022. January 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230101062829/https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/31/yang-hyun-suk-yg-entertainment-unveil-new-girl-group-baby-monster-2/. live.
  24. News: Baby Monster's Debut and GD's Comeback... YG Stock Price Soared. SpoTV News. Gong. Mina. January 2, 2023. January 2, 2023. May 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230508023749/http://www.spotvnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=25525. live.
    • Rami (#1): Web site: First member of upcoming YG girl group BabyMonster, revealed. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yoon. So-yeon. January 12, 2023. January 26, 2023. January 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115221012/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/12/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-BabyMonster/20230112125542693.html. live.
    • Ahyeon (#2): Web site: Second member of YG's new girl group BabyMonster revealed. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yoon. So-yeon. January 16, 2023. January 26, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117154826/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/16/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-BabyMonster/20230116101854232.html. live.
    • Chiquita (#3): Web site: 13-year-old Thai, Chiquita, is BabyMonster's No. 3. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yoon. So-yeon. January 24, 2023. January 26, 2023. January 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230124044255/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/24/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-YG-Entertainment/20230124120446760.html. live.
    • Asa (#4): Web site: Fourth member of YG girl group BabyMonster, Asa, revealed. Korea JoongAng Daily. Cho. Yong-jun. January 26, 2023. January 26, 2023. January 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230126074815/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/26/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-YG/20230126111029509.html. live.
    • Rora (#5): Web site: YG unveils fifth member of new girl group BabyMonster. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yoon. So-yeon. January 26, 2023. January 30, 2023. January 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230130100818/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/30/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-BabyMonster/20230130104329011.html. live.
    • Pharita (#6): Web site: YG unveils sixth member of BabyMonster, confirms group will have 7 members. Korea JoongAng Daily. Cho. Yong-jun. February 2, 2023. February 2, 2023. February 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202220543/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/02/entertainment/kpop/Koea-Kpop-YG/20230202114841583.html. live.
    • Ruka (#7): Web site: Final member of YG girl group BabyMonster revealed. Korea JoongAng Daily. Cho. Yong-jun. February 6, 2023. February 6, 2023. February 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230206063519/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/06/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-YG/20230206104009475.html. live.
  25. News: ko:YG 베이비몬스터, 프리 데뷔곡 'DREAM' 공개..7人 완벽 하모니. YG BabyMonster Unveils Pre-debut Song 'Dream', 7 Individuals in Perfect Harmony. http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112103961. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyung. May 14, 2023. May 14, 2023. May 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230514041840/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112103961. live.
  26. BABYMONSTER Premieres Atop Hot Trending Songs Chart With 'DREAM'. Billboard. Rutherford. Kevin. May 23, 2023. May 24, 2023. May 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230524004608/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/babymonster-dream-number-one-hot-trending-songs-1235334704/. live.
  27. News: Baby Monster, a K-pop Girl Group Record Even Before Their Debut... 2 Million Subscribers in 129 Days. SpoTV News. Kim. Won-gyeom. May 8, 2023. May 8, 2023. May 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230508050241/http://www.spotvnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=47086. live.
  28. Web site: YG's new girl group Babymonster debuts with single 'Batter Up'. The Korea Herald. Hong. Yoo. November 27, 2023. December 8, 2023. November 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231127231748/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231127000525. live.
  29. Web site: BabyMonster try a new sound on latest single, 'Stuck in the Middle'. NME. Ziwei. Puah. February 1, 2024. March 23, 2024. February 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240203225944/https://www.nme.com/news/music/babymonster-new-single-stuck-in-the-middle-3564422. live.
  30. News: ko:[인터뷰]베이비몬스터 "7명 데뷔 당연...신인상 한 번 더 도전". [Interview] BabyMonster: "Debut with 7 members was Natural, Challenge for the Rookie of the Year Award". https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20240401_0002683643&amp;cID=10601&amp;pID=10600. Newsis. ko. Choo. Seung-hyun. April 1, 2024. April 3, 2024. April 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240403022735/https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20240401_0002683643&cID=10601&pID=10600. live.
  31. News: BabyMonster Sets New K-Pop Record One Day After Their Debut. MHNSports. Seoul. en. Kim. Hee-won. November 28, 2023. November 28, 2023. November 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231129042444/https://www.mhnse.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=240978. live.
  32. Web site: BabyMonster's 'Batter Up' video tops 100 million views on YouTube. JoongAng Daily. Lee. Chae-min. December 15, 2023. March 23, 2024. December 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231215063921/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-12-15/entertainment/kpop/BabyMonsters-Battter-Up-video-tops-100-million-views-on-YouTube/1936504. live.
  33. Web site: 'Monster rookie' BabyMonster's 'untact' approach sets the stage for K-pop's future. The Times of India. December 11, 2023. March 23, 2024. December 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231212105842/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/monster-rookie-babymonsters-untact-approach-sets-the-stage-for-k-pops-future/articleshow/105894784.cms. live.
  34. Web site: One gone, one renamed: Six members of BabyMonster gear up for debut. Korea JoongAng Daily. Kim. Ji-ye. November 23, 2023. December 6, 2023. November 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231123102655/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-11-23/entertainment/kpop/One-gone-one-renamed-Six-members-of-BabyMonster-gear-up-for-debut/1919836. live.
  35. Web site: '베이비 몬스터' 데뷔 초읽기. 'BabyMonster' debut countdown. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Heo. Min-nyeong. November 16, 2023. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120023817/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001088047. live.
  36. Web site: Babymonster to return as septet next month with new single. The Korea Herald. Hong. Yoo. January 25, 2024. March 23, 2024. January 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125060814/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240125000637. live.
  37. Web site: [Interview] BabyMonster signals new beginning with Ahyeon's return]. The Korea Times. Dong. Sun-hwa. April 1, 2024. April 3, 2024. April 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240401140248/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_371848.html. live.
  38. Web site: Charlie Puth "gifted" BabyMonster their new song 'Like That'. NME. Chin. Carmen. March 18, 2024. April 27, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404165010/https://www.nme.com/news/music/charlie-puth-gifted-babymonster-new-song-like-that-3602485. live.
  39. Web site: 'BabyMonster' Breaks 400,000 Sales for Debut Mini Album. Star News. Lee. Gyeong Ho. Lee. So Yun. April 8, 2024. April 29, 2024. April 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240429100821/https://www.starnewskorea.com/foreign/starViewEng.html?no=2024040811096972876. live.
  40. Web site: BabyMons7er: Circle Album Chart [2024 Week 14]]. Korea Music Content Association. ko. April 11, 2024. April 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240411052347/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  41. Web site: Kim. Jihye. https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202406240084. ko:[IS포커스]실력이 곧 바이럴... 베이비몬스터 '포에버'로 인기 굳히기 ②. [IS Focus] Skills Went Viral, BabyMonster Solidifies Popularity With 'Forever' ②. Isplus. June 25, 2024. June 26, 2024. ko. June 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240624215440/https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202406240084. live.
  42. Web site: Babymonster sets first-week sales record for girl group debut album. Yonhap. Shim. Sun-ah. April 8, 2024. April 30, 2024. April 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240430095141/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240408003000315. live.
  43. Web site: 베이비몬스터, 스포티파이 글로벌 올해 K팝 걸그룹 최고기록 69위 진입. Babymonster Enters Spotify Global Chart at Historic 69th Place, Setting the Record for K-Pop Girl Groups This Year. OSEN. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. April 9, 2024. April 30, 2024. April 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240430095138/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112308089. live.
  44. Web site: BabyMonster pop-up store to open in Seoul April 1. Korea JoongAng Daily. Kim. Ju-yeon. March 21, 2024. April 29, 2024. April 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240424061953/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-03-21/entertainment/kpop/BabyMonster-popup-store-to-open-in-Seoul-April-1/2007866. live.
  45. Web site: ko:더현대 서울 '베이비몬스터' 팝업에 이틀간 2천명 찾아. 2,000 Visitors Flock to The Hyundai Seoul for BabyMonster's Pop-Up Store in Just Two Days. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20240403062200030. Yonhap. ko. Lee. Shin-young. April 3, 2024. April 29, 2024. April 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240429105954/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20240403062200030. live.
  46. Web site: ko:베이비몬스터, 첫 아시아 팬미팅 투어 日 공연 전석 매진..폭발적 인기. Babymonster's First Asia Fan Meeting Tour in Japan Sells Out, Indicating Explosive Popularity. http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112331572. OSEN. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. May 8, 2024. May 12, 2024. May 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240516005218/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112331572. live.
  47. News: Shim. Sun-ah. Babymonster drops summery single 'Forever'. Yonhap. July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240701054405/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240701004000315. live.
  48. Web site: Shim. Sun-ah. Babymonster makes full-group debut with self-titled album. Yonhap. April 1, 2024. June 28, 2024. April 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240430095143/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240401008100315. live.
  49. News: [단독] YG 새 걸그룹, 올 하반기 올킬할 슈퍼루키의 탄생(종합)]. Exclusive] YG New Girl Group, Birth of an All-Kill Super Rookie Within the Second Half of the Year. Osen. ko. Na-young. Choi. May 19, 2021. December 31, 2022. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519105740/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111582587. live.
  50. Web site: ko:YG 신인 걸그룹 베이비몬스터, 6번째 멤버 17세 '태국 출신 파리타' 공개. YG's New Girl Group, BabyMonster, Reveals Its 6th Member, 17-year-old 'Pharita From Thailand'. https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2023020291294. Ten Asia. ko. Yoon. Jun-ho. February 2, 2023. February 11, 2023. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201234131/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2023020291294. live.
  51. Web site: Kim. Seo-young. BabyMonster, ILLIT set to take 5th gen K-pop scene by storm. The Chosun Daily. March 18, 2024. June 28, 2024. March 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318181537/https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2024/03/18/BHNQA6CU7BBHRAKXYQ5JXVZCX4/. live.
  52. Web site: ko:베이비몬스터, '괴물 신인' 입증할 전력 분석 [Oh!쎈 초점]. Power Analysis Proving BabyMonster as 'Monster Rookies' [Oh!Sen Focus]. http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112037800. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-kyung. February 8, 2023. February 11, 2023. February 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230211120837/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112037800. live.
  53. Web site: ko:베이비몬스터, 데뷔 전인데 벌써 '2억뷰' 넘기는 '괴력'. BabyMonster Already Surpassed 200 Million Views Prior Debut, Displaying 'Strength'. https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12118292. JTBC News. ko. Kim. Jin-suk. March 14, 2023. March 14, 2023. March 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314093524/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12118292. live.
  54. Web site: ko:[창간17년] 에스파, 올해의 신인 1위...신선했던 노래·내년 기대주 1위. 17 Year Anniversary] Aespa Wins Rookie of the Year, New Music · Most Anticipated Rising Star Next Year. https://www.joynews24.com/view/1417120. JoyNews24. ko. Jung. Ji-won. November 11, 2021. December 31, 2022. November 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111010315/https://www.joynews24.com/view/1417120. live.
  55. Web site: Cho. Yong-jun. 'We always expected to debut as seven': Ahyeon triumphantly returns to BabyMonster. Korea JoongAng Daily. April 1, 2024. June 28, 2024. June 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240620234114/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-04-01/entertainment/kpop/We-always-expected-to-debut-as-seven-Ahyeon-triumphantly-returns-to-BabyMonster/2015710. live.
  56. Web site: Hong. Yoo. [Herald Interview] Babymonster sets out to target global listeners with YG 'DNA']. The Korea Herald. April 1, 2024. June 28, 2024. April 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240401085241/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240401050719. live.
  57. News: th:เป๊ปซี่ ปรับลุคใหญ่ในรอบ 15 ปี เปลี่ยนโลโก้ ยุค 90 ให้ทันสมัย ดึง Baby Monster เป็นพรีเซนเตอร์. Pepsi Makes Big Changes to its Look Since 15 Years, Changing its 90s Logo to a Modern One, Bringing BabyMonster as its Presenter. https://www.thairath.co.th/money/business_marketing/marketing/2764617. Thairath Money. th. February 20, 2024. March 23, 2024. February 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240220200458/https://www.thairath.co.th/money/business_marketing/marketing/2764617. live.
  58. News: ko:CNP의 새로운 얼굴! 베이비몬스터. The New Face of CNP! BabyMonster. http://www.koreatimes.com/article/20240227/1503911. The Korea Times. ko. February 28, 2024. March 23, 2024. February 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240228085318/http://www.koreatimes.com/article/20240227/1503911. live.
  59. News: LG Household & Health Care is Actively Targeting the Japanese Market. Maeil Economy. en. Kim. Hyo-hae. March 10, 2024. March 23, 2024. March 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240323053758/https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/10960558. live.
  60. Web site: Yoon. So-yeon. Rookie groups Illit, BabyMonster, Kiss of Life land on Billboard charts. JoongAng Daily. April 17, 2024. April 18, 2024. April 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240417235114/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-04-17/entertainment/kpop/Rookie-groups-ILLIT-BabyMonster-Kiss-of-Life-land-on-Billboard-charts-/2027535. live.
  61. Circle Album Chart:
    • BabyMons7er: Web site: Circle Album Chart [2024 Week 14]]. Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024. April 11, 2024. April 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240411052347/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=14&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  62. TOTS International Albums Chart:
  63. Oricon Album Chart:
    • BabyMons7er: Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2024-04-15/. ja:週間 アルバムランキング 2024年04月15日付. Oricon Weekly Album Ranking April 15, 2024. Oricon. ja. April 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240410050427/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2024-04-15/. April 10, 2024.
  64. TurnTable Top 100 Albums Chart:
  65. UK Albums Download Chart:
  66. Billboard US World Albums:
  67. Includes 230,901 (CD) + 460,845 (Nemo):
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart [2024.07 Month]]. Korea Music Content Association. ko. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808022622/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=07&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. August 8, 2024. live.
  68. Web site: ko:Album 누적판매량 인증. Cumulative Sales Album Certification. https://circlechart.kr/page_cert/chart.circle?serviceGbn=ALBUM. Korea Music Content Association. ko. June 6, 2024. June 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240604081103/https://circlechart.kr/page_cert/chart.circle?serviceGbn=ALBUM. live.
  69. [Circle Digital Chart]
  70. Billboard Hong Kong Songs:
  71. Billboard Indonesia Songs:
  72. Billboard Japan Hot 100:
  73. Dutch Global Top 40:
    • "Batter Up": Web site: Global Top 40–Lijst Van Week 49, 2023. Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. December 4, 2023. December 17, 2023. December 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231214070031/https://www.top40.nl/global-top40/2023/week-49. live.
    • "Sheesh": Web site: Dutch Global Top 40: Week 16, 2024. Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. April 15, 2024. April 17, 2024. April 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240417165128/https://www.top40.nl/global-top40/2024/week-16. live.
  74. NZ Hot Singles Chart:
    • "Batter Up": Web site: Hot 40 Singles. Recorded Music NZ. December 4, 2023. December 2, 2023. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202042515/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5719. live.
    • "Sheesh": Web site: Hot 40 Singles. Recorded Music NZ. April 8, 2024. April 5, 2024. April 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240405030406/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5786. live.
  75. [Recording Industry Association Singapore|RIAS]
  76. Billboard Taiwan Songs:
  77. Billboard World Digital Song Sales:
  78. Billboard Global 200:
  79. 5 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: BabyMonster, Rio Romeo, Max McNown & More. Billboard. Zellner. Xander. December 6, 2023. December 6, 2023. December 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231206230059/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/billboard-charts-first-timers-babymonster-rio-romeo-max-mcnown-1235540504/. live.
  80. Circle Download Chart:
    • Non-single tracks from BabyMons7er: Web site: Download Chart [Week 16 of 2024]]. Korea Music Content Association. ko. April 14–20, 2024. June 12, 2024. April 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240425135119/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=16&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  81. Web site: Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs – Week of July 10, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. July 10, 2024.
  82. Web site: RIAS Top Charts Week 25 (14 - 20 Jun 2024). RIAS. June 25, 2024. June 25, 2024. https://archive.today/20240625073448/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/%231562208279199-5ec9aa23-80dc.
  83. Billboard Taiwan Songs:
  84. Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of June 15, 2024. Billboard. June 11, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614114658/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-excl-us/2024-06-15/. live.
  85. Web site: YG Entertainment's K-pop girl group Babymonster makes explosive debut. Tatler Asia. Loh. Lainey. November 28, 2023. December 6, 2023. December 6, 2023. https://archive.today/20231206031511/https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/kpop-babymonster-debut-batter-up. live.
  86. champ____88. C0Ik2SZPzcp. BabyMonster – 'Batter Up'. November 27, 2023. December 1, 2023. no.
  87. Web site: BabyMonster's Sumptuous Ballad & 9 Other New Songs Out This Week. Nylon. Wang. Steffanee. February 6, 2024. March 21, 2024. February 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240213071824/https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/soundcheck-02-05-2024-babymonster-the-last-dinner-party. live.
  88. Web site: BabyMonster – Stuck In The Middle. Instagram. @flipevil_archive. February 1, 2024. February 1, 2024. February 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240201085323/https://www.instagram.com/p/C2xRmzKvzCu/?img_index=1. live.
  89. Web site: BabyMonster drop chic music video for new single 'Sheesh'. NME. Chin. Carmen. April 1, 2024. April 16, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404165049/https://www.nme.com/news/music/babymonster-teaser-debut-mini-album-babymons7er-3594026. live.
  90. champ____88. C5aPhOPMI7N. BabyMonster – 'Sheesh'. April 1, 2024. April 11, 2024. no.
  91. Web site: WATCH: K-pop group Babymonster exudes glamour in 'Forever' MV. ABS-CBN News. Bernardo. Jaehwa. July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024. https://archive.today/20240701055512/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/1/watch-babymonster-exudes-glamour-in-forever-mv-1223. live.
  92. Web site: @samsonii. July 1, 2024. BabyMonster – Forever M/V. July 1, 2024.
  93. Web site: BabyMonster releases exclusive performance video of 'Like That'. Times of India. etimes.in. May 31, 2024. June 7, 2024. June 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240601013734/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/babymonster-releases-exclusive-performance-video-of-like-that/articleshow/110589019.cms. live.
  94. Web site: Blackpink's Jennie mentors BabyMonster in the first episode of 'Last Evaluation'. NME. Ziwei. Puah. March 10, 2023. March 26, 2023. March 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314095305/https://www.nme.com/news/music/blackpink-jennie-mentor-babymonster-first-episode-last-evaluation-3411176. live.
  95. Web site: Seon. Mi-kyung. ko:베이비몬스터, 유령의 집 깜짝 방문에 '괴성'..'BAEMON TV' 1화 공개. BabyMonster's Surprise Visit to the Haunted House Causes Screams, 'BAEMON TV' Episode 1 Released. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&amp;aid=0005030899. Osen. Naver. ko. March 7, 2024. April 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240402083415/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005030899. April 2, 2024. live.
  96. Web site: ja:【レポート】BABYMONSTER、初来日公演<SEE YOU THERE>に26,000人集結「感動しました」. [Report] 26,000 People Gathered for Babymonster's First Performance in Japan : "I Was Moved". https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000247297. Barks. May 12, 2024. May 12, 2024. May 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240512222217/https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000247297. live.
  97. Web site: Yoon. Seong Yeol. Lee. So Yun. "Babymonster, additional fan meeting tour in Bangkok" [Official]]. Star News. May 3, 2024. May 5, 2024. May 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240504232112/https://www.starnewskorea.com/foreign/starViewEng.html?no=2024050311116958549. live.
  98. Web site: Chia. Elisa. Cute as babies, performing like monsters: K-pop girl group Babymonster live up to their name. The Straits Times. June 17, 2024. June 19, 2024. June 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617203957/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/cute-as-babies-performing-like-monsters-k-pop-girl-group-babymonster-live-up-to-their-name. live.
  99. Web site: Yoon. Sang Geun. Lee. So Yun. BabyMonster set for a high-speed comeback. Star News. June 17, 2024. June 19, 2024. June 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240619034951/https://www.starnewskorea.com/foreign/starViewEng.html?no=2024061711586938373. live.
  100. Web site: Chun. Seolhwa. ko:베이비몬스터, 데뷔 첫 팬미팅 투어 서울 공연 추가 확정. BabyMonster Confirms Additional Seoul Performances for First Fan Meeting Tour Since Debut. https://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=453259. Star Daily News. July 3, 2024. July 2, 2024. live.
  101. Web site: 베이비 몬스터, 음방+시상식 출연 無에도 신인상 수상 (써클차트 어워즈)[엑's 이슈]]. BabyMonster Wins Rookie Award Despite No Appearances on Music Shows + Awards Ceremonies (Circle Chart Awards) [X's Issue]. Xports News. ko. Myung. Hee-sook. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. January 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111041033/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1812284. live.
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