Rising K-pop girl group BabyMonster has achieved an impressive milestone, surpassing 1.53 million album sales in just 8 months since their debut.

On November 14, YG Entertainment revealed that BabyMonster (Luca, Parita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Laura, Chikita) has sold 1.53 million albums globally, including both domestic and international sales. This achievement is especially remarkable as it was accomplished with only two albums. Their debut mini-album [BABYMONS7ER] sold 760,000 copies, while their first full-length album [DRIP] has now surpassed 770,000 copies, continuing to see strong growth.

Notably, [DRIP] reached this milestone in less than two weeks, surpassing the total sales of their debut mini-album within just eight months. The album had already sold over 670,000 copies in initial sales (according to Hanteo Chart), and after just one week, orders exceeded 820,000 copies. At this rate, BabyMonster is on track to reach their first million-seller with a single album soon.

Album sales are often a key indicator of a group's fanbase size, and BabyMonster's rapid rise proves just how popular they are becoming. Their powerful stage presence, growing international fanbase from their fan meeting tours, and the quick release of their first full album have all played a part in building a strong fan following.

With their double title tracks "DRIP" and "CLIK CLAK," along with the ongoing promotion of their follow-up track "Love In My Heart," BabyMonster's momentum shows no signs of slowing down. They are also planning their first world tour next year, which is expected to excite their global fanbase.

Meanwhile, [DRIP], released on November 1, has been performing well on various charts. The album entered the U.S. Billboard 200 at No. 149, while the title track "DRIP" ranked No. 16 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and No. 30 on the Billboard Global 200, marking new personal bests for the group.

In addition, "DRIP" stayed on the Spotify Daily Top Songs Global chart for 10 days straight and topped the QQ Music K-pop weekly chart in China. Both title tracks and other songs from [DRIP] have dominated top positions, showing the group's growing popularity on both domestic and international charts.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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