BABYMONSTER Sets New Record for Most Views on Japan’s ‘THE FIRST TAKE’ Among K-POP Artists
[스타뉴스=김수진 기자] BABYMONSTER has proven their worth as monstrous rookies with a flawless live performance in Japan, capturing the hearts of local music fans.
According to YG Entertainment on the 27th, BABYMONSTER’s one-take live video of ‘DRIP’ uploaded on the ‘THE FIRST TAKE’ YouTube channel has surpassed 18.96 million views. This video reached 10 million views within a month of its release and has continued to rise, setting the record for the most views among K-POP artist content within three months.
Despite not having officially debuted in Japan yet, BABYMONSTER is already making a distinct impression there. As part of their world tour, ‘2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR <HELLO MONSTERS> IN JAPAN’ has expanded to 12 shows across four cities due to explosive demand. This tour is expected to set various records, including the fastest time to attract 100,000 spectators for a K-POP girl group’s first tour in Japan.
Additionally, BABYMONSTER has been selected to perform the theme song ‘Ghost’ for the highly anticipated movie in the first half of the year, ‘Slice of Horror,’ which is based on a popular manga. As their first original song in Japan, it is expected to leave a strong impression on local music fans and the general public once again.
Meanwhile, BABYMONSTER is currently sailing smoothly on their debut world tour, ‘2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR <HELLO MONSTERS>.’ After touching down in Seoul, Newark, and Los Angeles, they landed in Japan and met fans in Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka, Kanagawa, and Fukuoka. Their journey will continue to Singapore, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei. In the latter half of the year, they will commence their second North American tour, visiting Toronto, Rosemont, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Oakland, and Seattle.
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