BABYMONSTER Sets New K-Pop Record on Japan’s ‘THE FIRST TAKE’

BABYMONSTER has proven their worth as rising stars with a flawless live performance, captivating the hearts of music fans in Japan.

**According to YG Entertainment on March 27th, BABYMONSTER’s one-take live video of “DRIP” uploaded to the ‘THE FIRST TAKE’ YouTube channel has surpassed 18.96 million views. Surpassing 10 million views within a month of its release, the video has continued to climb in popularity for three months, setting a new record for the most views among K-pop artist content.** BABYMONSTER is demonstrating a clear presence in Japan even before their official debut in the country. Their world tour, ‘2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR <HELLO MONSTERS> IN JAPAN,’ has repeatedly expanded its schedule to a total of 12 performances across four cities due to overwhelming demand. As a result, they are expected to set various new records, including achieving the fastest 100,000 attendees for a K-pop girl group’s first tour in Japan.

Furthermore, BABYMONSTER has been selected as the artist for the theme song, “Ghost,” for the highly anticipated film ‘Visible High School Girl,’ which is based on a popular manga. As their first original song in Japan, they are poised to once again leave a strong impression on local music fans and the public.

Meanwhile, BABYMONSTER is successfully continuing their first world tour, ‘2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR <HELLO MONSTERS>.’ After performing in Seoul, Newark, and Los Angeles, they have landed in Japan, with performances scheduled in Kanagawa and Aichi, followed by Osaka, Kanagawa, and Fukuoka. They will then move on to Singapore, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei. In the second half of the year, they will embark on a second North American tour, with performances in Toronto, Rosemont, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Oakland, and Seattle.

Written by Kim Su Jin

Translated by Lee So Yun