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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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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