BABYMONSTER Thrills Osaka During Their First Japan Tour
K-pop group BABYMONSTER is making waves on their debut Japan tour, recently electrifying Osaka during their third stop. The group held their concert, '2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR 'HELLO MONSTERS' IN JAPAN,' at the Osaka Abeno Arena on April 3 and 4. Despite being weekdays, all seats were sold out, leading to the opening of additional restricted-view seats, drawing in over 20,000 fans and showcasing their immense popularity in the region.
Kicking off the concert with their title track 'DRIP' from their first studio album, BABYMONSTER delivered a high-energy performance featuring a parade of hits including 'BATTER UP,' 'CLIK CLAK,' 'LIKE THAT,' and 'SHEESH.' Their unique live performances, combined with a vibrant band sound, created an exhilarating atmosphere that resonated with the audience.
The solo stages, infused with the group's debut narrative, left a lasting impression. Members showcased their upgraded skills, transitioning from emotional ballads to powerful rap, proving their limitless potential as 'monster rookies.' They also reinterpreted hits from 2NE1 in their own style, highlighting the legacy of YG Entertainment girl groups.
As this was their first encounter with Osaka fans, BABYMONSTER poured their passion into every moment. Their expressive performances and relaxed gestures enhanced the immersive experience, as they freely moved around the stage to connect with fans. During talk time, they engaged with the audience in the Kansai dialect, bringing smiles to local fans.
In response, fans erupted in cheers, standing ovations, and even organized a surprise event to celebrate BABYMONSTER's first anniversary. The group expressed their gratitude, stating, "Thanks to MONSTIZ (the fandom name), we are able to celebrate our first anniversary. Let's create many more memorable occasions together." They added, "We are happy to perform in Osaka and hope this becomes a special memory for everyone."
With this concert, BABYMONSTER has reached the halfway point of their debut Japan tour, which includes 12 shows across four cities. They are set to continue the momentum in Kanagawa and Fukuoka, with expectations to break records by attracting 100,000 attendees, the fastest for a K-pop girl group tour in Japan. The Kanagawa concert will also be exclusively live-streamed on the local OTT platform, Hulu.
