YG Entertainment’s fresh girl group, BABYMONSTER, is making a global splash, as demonstrated by their steady presence on the U.S. Billboard charts for an impressive six consecutive weeks.

As per the latest data released by Billboard on May 14, BABYMONSTER’s debut mini-album’s title track “SHEESH” secured the 23rd spot on the Billboard Global (Excl. U.S) and the 57th position on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

Starting from its initial ranking of 35th and 87th respectively on April 9, the song has maintained a consistent chart presence, testifying to its enduring popularity.

This ranking holds particular significance as it reflects streaming and download data collected from over 200 territories worldwide, signifying BABYMONSTER’s burgeoning influence in the music industry.

Furthermore, “SHEESH” has also garnered notable success on various global music charts, including Spotify’s Global Daily and Weekly Top Songs charts, where it has continuously charted for 43 days and five weeks, respectively, nearing a total of 80 million streams.

The music video for “SHEESH” has set records on YouTube, amassing 100 million views in just 10 days and 200 million views in 33 days, marking the fastest time for a K-pop girl group debut song.

The performance video, lauded for showcasing their remarkable performance skills, is also on the verge of hitting 100 million views.

BABYMONSTER recently embarked on their first fan meeting tour with sold-out performances on May 11 and 12 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

The group is poised to continue expanding their global footprint with upcoming stops in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 8; Singapore on June 15; Taipei on June 23; and Bangkok, Thailand on June 29 and 30. 

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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