Baby Monster Captivates Global Fans with 'DRIP' Success
The girl group Baby Monster is making waves in the music scene with their exceptional talent, successfully capturing the hearts of global fans. Their title track 'DRIP' from their first studio album has recently soared to impressive heights on various music charts. As of January 8, 2025, YG Entertainment reported that 'DRIP' reached 10th place on Melon's HOT100 and 26th on the TOP100. Additionally, it secured the 8th spot on Bugs and continues to break its own records on major domestic music platforms like Genie, Flo, and Vibe.
The group's remarkable live performance skills and stage presence are believed to be key factors in their rising music rankings. Recently, they showcased 'DRIP' during the '2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon' (가요대전), receiving widespread acclaim from music fans both domestically and internationally with their signature handheld microphone live performance.
The performance video uploaded on SBS's official YouTube channel on December 25, 2024, has already surpassed 5 million views, marking the second-highest view count for a rookie group, following YG's senior girl group 2NE1. This achievement highlights their significant impact despite being newcomers to the year-end stage.
Moreover, their one-take live performance on Japan's YouTube channel 'THE FIRST TAKE' has also gained traction, surpassing 5 million views within two weeks of its release. The high-quality live rendition has been met with praise, and the video continues to rank among the top trending videos. With their appearances on various platforms, Baby Monster has consistently garnered millions of views, indicating their growing influence and potential for expansion in the future.
Baby Monster is set to kick off their first world tour, '2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR IN SEOUL,' on January 25 and 26 at the KSPO DOME in Seoul, before heading to the United States, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok to connect with fans worldwide.