BabyMonster is making waves on the global music scene, marking their second consecutive week on the U.S. Billboard charts, signaling a bright future for their ongoing popularity.

According to the latest Billboard charts released on November 19 (local time), BabyMonster’s title track "DRIP" from their first full album ranked 21st on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and 38th on the Billboard Global 200. After securing their highest-ever rankings of 16th and 30th last week, the group has now successfully charted for two weeks in a row.

The group is also achieving impressive results across other platforms. "DRIP" has maintained a strong position on Spotify's Global Daily chart for 16 consecutive days and has climbed up to 17th on Melon’s HOT100 in South Korea, along with rising rankings on other major domestic music platforms. Their music video is also about to hit 100 million views on YouTube.

BabyMonster's growing popularity is largely attributed to their powerful live performances, which have earned them recognition across music shows, variety programs, radio, and YouTube. Their upcoming activities, including the follow-up song "Love In My Heart" and their first-ever world tour, are expected to keep their global momentum going.

Starting next year, BabyMonster will kick off their debut world tour, "2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR 'HELLO MONSTERS.'" The tour will begin in Seoul at the KSPO DOME on January 25 and 26, often referred to as the "holy land" of K-pop. From there, they will move on to New Jersey in February and Los Angeles in March, marking the next big step in their global expansion.

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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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