BABYMONSTER is taking the music world by storm, especially in China, where they are receiving explosive attention from fans!

According to YG Entertainment on November 13, the group (Luka, Parita, Asa, Ahyeon, Lami, Laura, Chikita) has achieved impressive success with their first full album DRIP. Their title tracks “DRIP” and “CLIK CLAK” have taken the top spots on QQ Music’s K-pop Weekly Chart for the week of November 1–7, 2024, landing at number 1 and number 3, respectively. The rest of the album’s tracks also made it to the top ranks.

BABYMONSTER’s popularity continues to rise on QQ Music, with “DRIP” dominating multiple major charts, including the Rising, Trend Index, Popularity, and New Song charts.

The track has also stayed in the number 1 spot on the MV chart for 13 consecutive days. The group’s music is clearly striking a chord with fans in China, who are showing strong interest and high expectations for their songs.

Their success isn't limited to just China. DRIP has also made its mark internationally, debuting at number 149 on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S. The album reached impressive positions on the Billboard Global charts, ranking 16th on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart and 30th on the Global 200 chart.

The album’s sales numbers are also remarkable. BABYMONSTER has sold 670,961 copies of DRIP, setting a new career high. Pre-orders for the album reached 820,000 copies in just one week, almost doubling their previous sales.

With this momentum, BABYMONSTER plans to keep building their global popularity through various platforms, including music shows, variety shows, radio, and YouTube. The group will continue promoting their title tracks “DRIP” and “CLIK CLAK,” along with their follow-up track “Love In My Heart.” Looking ahead, they will embark on their first-ever world tour next year to connect with fans around the globe!

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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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