BABYMONSTER's debut album 'DRIP' receives acclaim from Billboard, highlighting their musical talent and global K-POP influence.
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BABYMONSTER, having tightly grasped musical completeness, drew praise from Billboard with their first full album after debut, 'DRIP'. On the 1st (local time), the American music media Billboard praised, saying, 'BABYMONSTER's first full album, full of charming songs, beautifully decorated this year. These songs are the driving force behind the expansion of K-POP's global influence, transcending genre and language barriers,' and greatly featured their comeback this time. Billboard also highly evaluated the members' musical abilities and potential, describing them as 'the most promising K-POP newcomers of 2024'. They expressed surprise at all seven members challenging rap in 'CLIK CLAK' and highlighted the extraordinary creativity shown by Luka and Asa through the lyrics of 'Woke Up In Tokyo'. They also discussed BABYMONSTER's overwhelming influence and popularity on YouTube, looking forward to their future achievements. The music video for 'DRIP', released on November 1, ranked first for 'most viewed video within 24 hours', currently at 17 million views, while the pre-released double title track 'CLIK CLAK' has exceeded 26.23 million views. Riding this momentum, they released the performance video for 'CLIK CLAK' for the first time today (3rd) at 1 PM, further igniting interest. With global choreographers RIEHATA and KINJAZ enhancing their completeness, and YG's unique production system optimized for artists in operation, they are gathering significant attention. BABYMONSTER will continue detailed activities with double title tracks 'DRIP' and 'CLIK CLAK', and follow-up song 'Love In My Heart'. They will engage with fans across various platforms such as music shows, radio, variety shows, and YouTube. Starting next year, they have their first world tour after debut on the horizon.
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YG ENTERTAINMENT announced that BABYMONSTER will release a new digital single titled "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA" on June 8. This follows their recent mini-album "CHOOM" and showcases their commitment to more active promotions. The song is described as a refreshing summer track, and the group will embark on a world tour covering 18 cities, with plans for additional dates in Europe and the Americas.
BABYMONSTER is set to perform their latest track "춤 (CHOOM)" on Music Station on May 29, marking their third live appearance. This follows the release of their 3rd mini-album on May 5, which has gained immense popularity. The music video for "CHOOM" surpassed 100 million views in two weeks, and the group has over 12 million YouTube subscribers, ranking third among K-POP girl groups. Their upcoming world tour will include performances in Japan, starting in July.
On the morning of the 19th, members of BABYMONSTER—Asa, Ahyeon, Luka, Parita, Chiquita, and Laura—along with Kwon Eunbi from IZ*ONE, attended a launch event for new products by the cosmetics brand BANILA CO in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The event was a success, with BABYMONSTER also hosting a dance event in Harajuku that attracted around 3,000 participants.
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To celebrate the release of their 3rd mini-album 'CHOOM', BABYMONSTER hosted a vibrant event in Harajuku from May 8-10, attracting about 3000 participants. The event featured dance performances, special appearances, and a lively atmosphere embodying the album's theme of freedom and unity through dance. The excitement continued with promotional activities in the Harajuku area, highlighting BABYMONSTER's growing global presence as they prepare for their world tour.
