Exciting news for BABYMONSTER fans! On October 8, YG Entertainment announced that the group will release their first full album, titled DRIP, on November 1.

In a video shared by the company, Yang Hyun Suk, the chief producer, talked about the nine tracks in the album. He expressed his hopes for a special pre-promotion plan that has never been done before, along with a global tour set for next year. It's clear that big things are coming for BABYMONSTER!

Since their debut as a seven-member group on April 1 of this year, BABYMONSTER has achieved amazing success. They broke records for the highest first-week sales for a K-pop girl group debut album, selling over 401,000 copies of their mini-album BABYMONS7ER. Their title track “SHEESH” has hit over 300 million views on YouTube, and their choreography video has reached 150 million views. Their fan base is also growing rapidly, with subscribers nearing 7 million.

With the release of DRIP on the horizon, Yang Hyun Suk shared his excitement, saying, "I really like this album," which shows he has high hopes for the songs. Starting this week, YG will pre-release two tracks weekly, excluding the title track, giving fans a sneak peek into the album.

The album includes nine tracks, starting with “CLIK CLAK,” a unique hip-hop song featuring all seven members rapping. The title track “DRIP” promises to be a dance anthem for everyone. A special highlight is that G-Dragon contributed to the song’s composition, making it even more exciting!

Other tracks include “Love, Maybe,” which showcases beautiful vocals, “Really Like You” with a fun 90s hip-hop vibe, and “BILLIONAIRE” with a heavy Y2K sound. Each song has its own charm, and fans can expect a variety of styles.

Yang also revealed that DRIP will have at least three music videos, showing his strong support and confidence in BABYMONSTER's debut album. He emphasized that he has been in charge of choreography for YG artists for 28 years and will ensure they produce amazing performances for their upcoming world tour.

Yang shared his hopes for fans, saying, “In the future, fans will be able to listen to BABYMONSTER's new songs every week with excitement." He also mentioned that the music video for “CLIK CLAK” would be released a few days early, but the title track will remain a surprise until the album drops.

This album is a huge step for BABYMONSTER, and it’s clear that there’s a lot of passion behind it. Fans can’t wait to hear all the new music and see what the group has in store for them!

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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