BABYMONSTER (베이비몬스터; also stylized as BABYMONS7ER or BabyMonster ) is a seven-member girl group under YG Entertainment. They made their debut with complete members on April 1, 2024[2] with the mini album BABYMONS7ER. Previously, they debuted as six members on November 27, 2023 with the digital single "Batter Up".
History[]
Pre-debut[]
On December 12, 2019, YG Entertainment officially trademarked the name BABYMONSTERS. On February 18, 2020, the company also trademarked the name BAEMON.[3] Previously, BLACKPINK's Jisoo mentioned in an interview that BABYMONSTERS was among the group's potential names pre-debut.[4]
In February 2020, YG Entertainment unveiled two Chinese female trainees, Jane Wang and Vicky Wei, through the Chinese survival show Idol Producer 3.[5] In the trainees' profile descriptions for the show, the name BABYMONSTER appears; also, they introduced themselves using the group name in the show's first episode.[6][7] On September 1, 2020 a YG Plus performance expectations report stated that the new girl group "BABYMONSTER" is ready to debut.[8] On November 13, 2020, a financial report from Hana Financial hinted that YG Entertainment's would be debuting a new girl group in early 2021.
On January 2, 2021, media outlet EDAILY reported more than 10 entertainment labels are planning to debut their new boy and girl groups this year, including YG Entertainment's new girl group in 2021.[9] On February 5, YGE expressed again through a financial report plans to debut a new girl group in 2021.[10]
On March 1, 2021, questioned during an interview about the background voices in the song "IYAH", Yoon from WINNER replied that the voices belonged to members of TREASURE and the future members of YG's new girl group.[11]
On May 18, 2021, OSEN exclusively reported that YG would be debuting a new girl group in the 2nd half of 2021.[12] Later that same day, YG Entertainment confirmed the news.[13][14] In August 2021 several articles stated that YG Entertainment intends to introduce its new girl group in the fourth quarter of 2021.[15][16][17] However, no debut in 2021 came to fruition and by November and December of 2021, several articles stated that the group's debut would take place sometime in 2022.[18][19] Later that year a leak released by DC Insider revealed that BABYMONSTER would be debuting in the second half of 2022, sometime after August.[20]
2023 (1): Introduction, Last Evaluation, "Dream"[]
On December 30, 2022, YG Entertainment unveiled the poster titled "YG Next Movement" containing silhouettes of 7 girls, the poster set midnight on January 1, 2023 as the reveal day for something related to the group.[21][22][23][24]
'Next Movement' debut teaser poster
On January 1, 2023, YG Entertainment released a trailer for the group's debut through their YouTube channel, in which it was confirmed that the group would be called "BABYMONSTER".[25] Later on the same day it was reported that YG plans to introduce BABYMONSTER members' skills and information sequentially through continuous promotions, starting with the first introduction video.[26]
On January 12, Rami was introduced through a live performance as the first member of BABYMONSTER[27], followed by Ahyeon on January 16.[28] On January 19, Asa, Rora & Ruka were all unveiled as members in a dance performance video.[29] On January 23, Chiquita was introduced through a live performance[30], followed by Asa on January 26[31], Rora on January 30[32], Pharita on February 2[33], and Ruka on February 6.[34]
On March 6, YG Entertainment released a teaser for Last Evaluation in which Yang Hyun Suk revealed that the group will not be debuting with seven members. Last Evaluation is a series that airs weekly and shows the seven girls' final monthly evaluations. It started on March 10, on the group's YouTube channel.[35] At the end of eighth episode, Yang Hyun Suk revealed that the group will have five members and the final lineup will be announced on May 12.[36] On May 12, it was announced that all seven members would be part of the final lineup.[37]
On May 13, it was announced that the group would release a pre-debut song titled "Dream" on May 14.[38]
2023 (2): Debut with "Batter Up"[]
On July 11, YG Entertainment announced that BABYMONSTER will be release a single in September,[39][40] but it was ultimately postponed for quality improvement.
Concept photo for "Batter Up".
On October 10, YG Entertainment announced they will release a debut single in November. The group started filming the music video in late October.[41] On November 9, a teaser was released, announcing they will release their debut digital single, "Batter Up", on November 27.[42] The music video for the song counted 22.59 million views on the first day breaking the record for most viewed music videos in the first 24 hours by a K-pop group in it's debut which was previously held by aespa with the song "Black Mamba".[43]
On November 15, it was announced that Ahyeon recently left the team due to health reasons. However, it was later confirmed by YG that she would remain a member of the group but will not participate in group activities due to health issues.[44]
2024: "Stuck In The Middle", Ahyeon's return, debut with BABYMONS7ER, "Forever", fandom name reveal, "Batter Up -JP Ver.", Drip[]
On January 1, 2024, YG Entertainment announced that BABYMONSTER will release their first english digital single "Stuck In The Middle" on February 1, and release a mini album on April 1.[45]
On January 25, YG Entertainment announced that Ahyeon would be rejoining BABYMONSTER due to improvements in her health and would be participating in the group's upcoming mini album in April. It was also announced that the group plans to release their first full-length album this fall.[46]
Concept photo for BABYMONS7ER.
On February 27, the group released an announcement video for their debut mini album BABYMONS7ER, set for release on April 1.[47]
On May 20, YG Entertainment announced that the group will release a pre-release single in July before making their comeback with their first full-length album this coming fall.[48] On June 17, a teaser released across the group's social medias announced the digital single would be released on July 1.[49] The single's title was later revealed to be "Forever" on June 19.[50]
On July 27, 2024, the group announced their fandom name to be 'MONSTIEZ'.[51] The name combines the 'MONS' from 'BABYMONSTER' with the English word 'TIES', emphasizing the close relationship between BABYMONSTER and their fans.
On August 14, it was announced through BABYMONSTER's Japanese website that they will be releasing their first Japanese digital single, "Batter Up -JP Ver.", on August 16.[52]
On September 23, YG Entertainment confirmed reports that BABYMONSTER had completed the recording and filming stages for their first full-length album.[53] On October 8, it was announced that they would be releasing their first full-length album, Drip on November 1.[54]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruka (루카) | TBA | 2023–present | |
| Pharita (파리타) | TBA | 2023–present | |
| Asa (아사) | TBA | 2023–present | |
| Ahyeon (아현) | Center | 2023–present | |
| Rami (라미) | TBA | 2023–present | |
| Rora (로라) | TBA | 2023–present | |
| Chiquita (치키타) | Maknae | 2023–present | |
| Pre-debut | |||
| Jane Wang (제인왕) | N/A | 2020 | |
| Vicky Wei (비키웨이) | N/A | ||
Discography[]
Korean[]Studio albums[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[] |
English[]Digital singles[]
Other releases[]
Japanese[]Digital singles[]
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Concerts[]
Concert participation[]
- Summer Sonic 2024 (2024)[55]
- 2024 2NE1 Concert [Welcome Back] (South Korea only) (2024)
Fanmeetings[]
Filmography[]
Reality shows[]
- Last Evaluation (YouTube, 2023)
Endorsements[]
- Adidas (2024)[56]
Trivia[]
- Ruka is a former member of Shibu3 project.
- Rora is a former member of U.SSO Girl.
- Pre-debut members Jane Wang and Vicky Wei were contestants on the Chinese survival show Youth With You 2.
Gallery[]
- Main article: BABYMONSTER/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BABYMONSTER Announces Official Fandom Name
- ↑ YG Family: Although the group first released "Batter Up" on November 27, 2023 with six members, it is noted on their official website that BABYMONSTER will debut on April 1, 2024 to account for the return of member Ahyeon
- ↑ Allkpop: YG trademarks 'BaeMon' alongside 'Baby Monsters'
- ↑ Kpopmap: BLACKPINK Actually Might Not Have Been Called BLACKPINK But These Other Names
- ↑ Allkpop: K-Pop idols & trainees new teaser photos from China's 'Idol Producer'
- ↑ Allkpop: YG adds 'Baby Monster' to their trainees' 'Idol Producer' profile descriptions
- ↑ Idol Producer 3: Episode 1
- ↑ [株라큘라 추천종목 YG PLUS, 블랙핑크가 이끄는 실적 기대]
- ↑ Big 4 labels announce their plans to debut new idol groups in 2021
- ↑ YG (하나금융투자/210225)
- ↑ Interview Excerpt
- ↑ (KR) OSEN: (단독) YG, 2021 하반기 새 걸그룹 출격
- ↑ (KR) Newsen: YG 측 "여자 신인그룹 데뷔 준비 중"(공식입장)
- ↑ (KR) YG LIFE: 블랙핑크 동생 나온다…YG “신인 걸그룹 론칭 예정”
- ↑ (KR) EDAILY: "와이지엔터, 2Q 호실적에 위버스 입점효과도…목표가↑-NH"
- ↑ (KR) NEWSIS: "하이브·플레디스·YG, 걸그룹 진용 왜 꾸리나"
- ↑ (KR) Sports Seoul: "대형 기획사→오디션發 걸그룹 윤곽..차세대 K팝 이끌까[SS뮤직"]
- ↑ (KR) sportschosun: SC초점 SM·JYP·YG·하이브·스타쉽·큐브·피네이션, 2022년 7대 명가 新아이돌 대전
- ↑ (KR) ilyo: 하이브·SM·YG·JYP ‘5세대’ 아이돌그룹이 몰려온다
- ↑ Allkpop: BLOCKBERRY CREATIVE’s new girl group set to debut this year
- ↑ (KR) JTBC News: '넥스트 블랙핑크…' YG 마침내 신인 걸그룹 공개
- ↑ YG LIFE: YG NEXT MOVEMENT
- ↑ Soompi: YG Entertainment Teases Debut Of New Girl Group With Surprise Poster
- ↑ (KR) YG LIFE: 선택과 집중의 YG, 7년만 7인조 걸그룹에 쏠리는 관심
- ↑ YG NEXT MOVEMENT
- ↑ (KR) Star.MoneyToday: YG 새 걸그룹=베이비 몬스터..양현석 "YG 유전자 가졌다"
- ↑ BABYMONSTER (#1) - HARAM (Live Performance)
- ↑ BABYMONSTER (#2) - AHYEON (Live Performance)
- ↑ Soompi: YG’s New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Shows Off Their Dance Moves In New Performance Video
- ↑ BABYMONSTER (#3) - CHIQUITA (Live Performance)
- ↑ BABYMONSTER (#4) - ASA (Live Performance)
- ↑ BABYMONSTER (#5) - RORA (Live Performance)
- ↑ BABYMONSTER (#6) - PHARITA (Live Performance)
- ↑ BABYMONSTER (#7) - RUKA (Live Performance)
- ↑ Soompi: Update: YG’s New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Confirms Premiere Date For “Last Evaluation”
- ↑ BABYMONSTER - 'Last Evaluation' EP.8
- ↑ BABYMONSTER - DEBUT MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO
- ↑ Soompi: YG’s New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Announces Release Date For Pre-Debut Song “DREAM”
- ↑ Soompi: YG’s New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Confirms September Debut
- ↑ YG LIFE: BABYMONSTER Set to Debut in September… YG: “Under YANG HYUN SUK’s Leadership, a Strong Hip-Hop Song is Promised”
- ↑ Soompi: YG Explains BABYMONSTER’s Postponed Debut + Confirms New Plans
- ↑ Soompi: YG Announces BABYMONSTER’s Debut Date With Official Teaser
- ↑ Kpopstarz: BABYMONSTER Replaces aespa as Group With Most Viewed Debut MV in 24 Hours
- ↑ (KOR) SportsDonga: ‘베이비 몬스터’ 데뷔 초읽기
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Yang Hyun Suk Shares Plans For BABYMONSTER’s Next Single, 1st Album, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BABYMONSTER Announces Ahyeon’s Return + Drops 1st Comeback Teasers For “Stuck In The Middle”
- ↑ Soompi: BABYMONSTER Announces 1st Mini Album “BABYMONS7ER”
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: BABYMONSTER To Drop New Single In July, Followed By Full Album; TREASURE To Drop New Album In Fall
- ↑ Soompi: BABYMONSTER Announces July Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For New Single
- ↑ Soompi: Update: BABYMONSTER Unveils Sophisticated Teaser For New Single "FOREVER"
- ↑ Soompi: BABYMONSTER Announces Official Fandom Name
- ↑ (JP) BABYMONSTER Japanese website: 『BATTER UP -JP Ver.』の配信リリースが8月16日(金)に決定！
- ↑ Soompi: YG Entertainment Confirms Plans For BABYMONSTER's Comeback With First Full-Length Album
- ↑ Soompi: Update: BABYMONSTER Announces 1st Full Album "DRIP" + Unveils Tracklist
- ↑ (KR) News1: 베이비몬스터, 日 축제 '서머소닉' 출격…글로벌 시장 겨냥
- ↑ (KR) Osen: 베이비몬스터, 데뷔 동시에 패션 브랜드 모델 발탁 ‘광고계 러브콜’
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