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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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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