YG’s new girl group BabyMonster is making a strong impact on the U.S. Billboard charts, as their track "DRIP" continues to chart for three weeks in a row.

According to the latest Billboard update on November 26 (local time), BabyMonster’s title track from their debut album ranked 33rd on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and 81st on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

The group first entered these charts on November 12 with impressive rankings of 16th and 30th, respectively. Their ongoing success highlights their growing global fanbase and strong live performance skills, which are expected to keep them at the top.

Outside of Billboard, BabyMonster has also been performing well on other major platforms. "DRIP" has charted on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs chart for three consecutive weeks and is steadily climbing on Korea’s Melon HOT100, where it currently holds the 17th spot.

On YouTube, the group’s music videos are receiving love from fans worldwide. The "DRIP" music video, featuring a colorful and stylish concept that highlights their energetic performances, surpassed 100 million views in just 21 days. The video for "CLIK CLAK," showcasing YG’s signature hip-hop style, is also quickly approaching 100 million views.

BabyMonster is also expanding their global reach with a fast-paced debut world tour. After their first performance at Seoul’s KSPO DOME on January 25 and 26, they will head to New Jersey in February and Los Angeles in March. The group has also confirmed stops in four Japanese cities: Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka, as they continue to grow their international presence.

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Jennie's music video for "Mantra" has reached a huge milestone, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.

As of 12:05 AM on November 25, the music video for "Mantra," which Jennie released on October 11, hit over 100 million views. This impressive achievement came in just 45 days.

When it first dropped, the "Mantra" MV quickly soared to No. 1 on YouTube's trending videos in both Korea and the U.S., as well as No. 1 on the global trending chart, showing its worldwide popularity.

"Mantra" is an upbeat and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace their unique qualities and confidently shine. The track's message of self-love and support for others has resonated with fans all around the world.

The song's success didn’t stop there—it made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks and stayed on the Global (excluding U.S.) and Global 200 charts for five weeks. Jennie also made history this year by becoming the first K-pop female solo artist to reach No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Top Songs chart with "Mantra."

Earlier this year, Jennie achieved another milestone by surpassing 1 billion views on the music video for her solo track "SOLO" in April, becoming the first K-pop female artist to do so.

Looking ahead, Jennie is set to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California next year. She will take the stage on April 13 and 20, as part of the two-week event running from April 11, 2024.

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