YG Entertainment’s new girl group, Baby Monster, is making waves in the K-Pop scene! They have officially broken a record by reaching 7 million subscribers on their YouTube channel, just in time for the release of their first full-length album, [DRIP], on November 1.

As of October 15, Baby Monster’s channel hit this milestone at 10:50 AM, just 657 days after it launched on December 28, 2022. This makes them the fastest group in K-Pop history to reach this number of subscribers!

Having a large number of subscribers is crucial for artists, as it shows they have built a loyal fanbase worldwide. Even before their official debut, Baby Monster attracted 4 million subscribers. With each new song, their fanbase has only grown stronger.

The excitement around their comeback has fueled even more subscribers. After they released a sneak peek of their track “CLIK CLAK” on October 11, nearly 10,000 new fans joined in just one day! Plus, with YG announcing that several music videos, including the one for the title track, are on the way, Baby Monster's popularity on YouTube is sure to soar even higher.

In addition to their subscriber count, Baby Monster is also seeing a huge rise in views. In less than a year since their debut, they already have six videos with over 100 million views. Overall, their content has racked up an impressive 2.6 billion views, showing their strong global impact.

Fans are eagerly waiting for all tracks from [DRIP] to drop on November 1 at 1 PM. The album will feature nine tracks, including the title song “DRIP,” which is composed by the legendary G-Dragon.

As Baby Monster prepares to make their mark with this album, fans are excited to see how they will continue to grow and set new records. The future looks bright for this talented group! Will you be tuning in to their comeback?

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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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