BABYMONSTER, the dynamic girl group managed by YG Entertainment, recently made a powerful comeback with their first full studio album, DRIP. The album, released on November 1, 2024, has swiftly captured the attention of global listeners and achieved remarkable success on various music platforms. Just hours after its release, DRIP topped the iTunes charts in more than 30 countries and garnered millions of views, underscoring BABYMONSTER’s rapidly growing influence in the international music scene.

BABYMONSTER Tops iTunes in 11 Major Regions and Breaks Records in Asia

On November 2, 2024, BABYMONSTER’s DRIP claimed the number one spot on iTunes in over 30 regions, with particularly strong performances in Brazil, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. This achievement solidified the group’s growing fanbase worldwide and marked a new personal record for them, highlighting their steady rise as a force in the K-pop industry.

The album also secured the second spot on Japan’s Line Music Top 100 Albums chart, setting a personal best for BABYMONSTER in one of the largest music markets in Asia. Within 24 hours of its release, the title track DRIP amassed over 20 million views on YouTube, reflecting their extensive digital reach and global fan enthusiasm.

Album Tracks and Collaborations Elevate BABYMONSTER’s Unique Sound

BABYMONSTER’s DRIP album consists of two title tracks: DRIP and CLIK CLAK, which was pre-released to build excitement among fans. The album’s B-side lineup includes tracks like Love, Maybe, Really Like You, BILLIONAIRE, Love In My Heart, Woke Up In Tokyo, FOREVER, and a remix of BATTER UP, showing the group’s versatility and distinct musical style.

BABYMONSTER’s previous releases also contributed to their swift rise. The group initially launched their debut single, BATTER UP, in 2023, which gained substantial attention on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube. BATTER UP has already achieved over 100 million streams on Spotify and exceeded 200 million views on YouTube, cementing their popularity.

BABYMONSTER’s musical talents have been recognized by high-profile collaborations as well. The song LIKE THAT from DRIP was produced by Charlie Puth, adding an international dimension to the album’s production. Additionally, Stuck in the Middle was dropped as a pre-release track, adding to the anticipation surrounding their latest album.

Rising Popularity and Achievements Since Their Debut

Formed in 2023 under YG Entertainment, BABYMONSTER consists of seven members: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita. The group quickly garnered attention with their debut extended play (EP) BABYMONS7ER, which was released on April 1, 2024. The title track SHEESH from the EP has accumulated over 140 million plays on Spotify and 120 million views on YouTube, solidifying their status as rising stars in K-pop.

BABYMONSTER’s 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify and their ability to consistently dominate various streaming platforms indicate their potential to grow even further on the global stage. With their record-breaking DRIP album, the group has effectively established a strong presence not only in Asia but also across the world.

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