• BABYMONSTER Drops Tracklist and G-Dragon's Involvement for DRIP Release

    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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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    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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