YG’s rookie girl group BabyMonster has made an incredible achievement, surpassing 1.72 million album sales in only one year since their debut.

After making their official debut on April 1st last year, BabyMonster released their first full album and embarked on their very first world tour, accomplishing massive goals at an extraordinary pace for a rookie group.

They’ve quickly outpaced expectations, especially after being named “the most promising K-pop rookie of 2024” by Billboard.

The group’s impressive rise can be credited to their undeniable talent. With a wide range of musical styles and a signature high-quality sound, along with powerful live performances on music shows, radio, and year-end stages, BabyMonster has gained a passionate following.

Tracks like SHEESH and DRIP made huge chart moves, climbing quickly on major domestic charts like Melon and sparking a reverse-charting phenomenon.

DRIP especially made waves, ranking 16th on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and 30th on the Billboard Global 200, staying on the charts for 16 and 20 consecutive weeks.

On Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform, SHEESH achieved the best entry for a K-pop girl group song in 2024, marking the start of their success. With over 1.1 billion streams, BabyMonster has shown incredible potential with just two albums under their belt, making their future in the music world even more exciting.

The group’s loyal fanbase has been a huge driving force behind their growth. With their first mini-album BABYMONS7ER, they set a new record for first-week sales by a K-pop girl group debut (401,287 copies).

Their first full album DRIP sold 1.7 times more, with 677,961 copies sold, and made it to 149th place on the Billboard 200. Now, with over 1.72 million albums sold, they’re on the verge of reaching “million-seller” status.

On YouTube, BabyMonster has also made a massive impact. Since debuting, their official channel has gained over 4.28 million new subscribers, reaching a total of 8.89 million.

Their music video for SHEESH made history as the fastest K-pop girl group debut song to hit 100 million views, and they now have 8 videos with over 100 million views. Their total view count has surpassed 4.2 billion.

The group is also expanding their fanbase worldwide. Last year, they held a fan meeting tour with 12 sessions in 7 cities, and participated in major music festivals like Japan’s Summer Sonic and the TMEA in Chinese-speaking regions.

This year, they kicked off their first world tour, 2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR HELLO MONSTERS, which is even bigger, with 32 sessions across 20 cities.

As BabyMonster continues to gain more popularity, their global reach is expected to grow even more in the second half of 2025.

Fans are eagerly anticipating their live performances, and BabyMonster is also making a mark through TV, radio, and YouTube appearances.

BabyMonster’s journey, which has already left a major mark on K-pop in their first year, is just getting started. YG has promised to continue supporting the group’s artistic growth, stating, “We will fully support BabyMonster so they can show their limitless potential and musical abilities. Look forward to many exciting projects in the second half of 2025.”

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Actor Jung Hae In is finding himself in a very awkward situation over his social media following, and even his good friend Lee Jong Suk has shared his thoughts on the matter!

Recently, Jung Hae In's personal social media account has been flooded with requests from fans to unfollow actor Kim Soo Hyun, who is facing serious personal issues and a legal dispute.

This controversy started after Kim Soo Hyun was edited out of the MBC variety show Good Day, and the public began questioning whether continuing to follow him on social media was a sign of support.

The situation became more complicated when fellow "88s" group member Im Si Wan unfollowed everyone on his list except his agency.

Fans quickly pressured Jung Hae In to do the same, but many felt this demand was unfair.

What really made headlines, though, was Lee Jong Suk’s unexpected reaction to the whole situation. Lee Jong Suk, who is close to Jung Hae In, seemed taken aback by the pressure his friend was under.

He was quoted saying, “It’s just a follow. People need to stop overreacting. Jung Hae In is his own person, and his choices should be respected.” His words have left fans in shock, especially since Lee Jong Suk is usually more private.

While Jung Hae In has done nothing wrong, he’s now caught in the middle of a social media frenzy. Should he unfollow Kim Soo Hyun just to please the public, or should he stand his ground and stay true to his friendships?

Fans are eagerly waiting to see how he will handle this situation, especially with Lee Jong Suk’s support behind him.

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