K-POP Archive Artist & Group Database

BABYMONSTER

베이비몬스터

Gen 5 Group · Female Debuted 2023 Active

A seven-member multinational girl group launched by YG Entertainment after BLACKPINK, made up of three Korean, two Japanese and two Thai members.

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Basic info

Debut
November 27, 2023 · Debut song BATTER UP
Debut agency
YG Entertainment
Years active
2023–
Fandom
MONSTIEZ몬스티즈
Meaning of the Name
The name combines BABY, for limitless potential, and MONSTER, for monster-level skills.
Meaning of the fandom name
It combines 'MON'S' from the group name with 'TIES', meaning close bonds, expressing the hope for a close relationship with fans.
Generation
5th Gen (2023–)
Number of members
7 members

Group Story

A girl group YG Entertainment launched about seven years after BLACKPINK. They released 'BATTER UP' on November 27, 2023 and made their full seven-member debut with their 1st mini album on April 1, 2024.

They showcase members' rap and vocal skills on strongly hip-hop songs. 'SHEESH' became their first top-10 song on the Circle Digital Chart.

Their first full album 'DRIP' (November 2024) sold over 1 million copies in Korea and became the group's first entry on the Billboard 200.

Went on their first world tour in 2025 and released the 3rd mini album '춤 (CHOOM)' in May 2026.

Members

Stage nameReal nameBirthdayPosition
Ruka 루카 March 20, 2002Sub Vocalist · Lead rapper · Main Dancer
Pharita 파리타 August 26, 2005Lead vocalist
Asa 아사 April 17, 2006Sub Vocalist · Main Rapper · Lead dancer
Ahyeon 아현 April 11, 2007Main Vocalist · Lead rapper · Lead dancer · Center
Rami 라미 October 17, 2007Main Vocalist · Lead dancer
Rora 로라 August 14, 2008Lead vocalist
Chiquita 치키타 February 17, 2009Lead vocalist · Sub Rapper · Lead dancer · Maknae

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Signature songs

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Key releases

  1. 2023.11 BATTER UPDigital single
    Pre-debut song released by six members
  2. 2024.04 BABYMONS7ER1st mini album
    Debut as the complete seven-member group, title track SHEESH
  3. 2024.07 FOREVERDigital single
  4. 2024.11 DRIP1st studio album
  5. 2025.07 HOT SAUCEDigital single
  6. 2025.10 WE GO UP2nd mini album
  7. 2026.05 춤 (CHOOM)3rd mini album

Major awards

  • 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards New Artist of the Year (Global Streaming)
  • 2025 Golden Disc Awards Rookie of the Year

Key records and stories

  • Released 'BATTER UP' as six members in November 2023, then made a full seven-member debut with the EP 'BABYMONS7ER' on April 1, 2024.
  • The first full album 'DRIP' sold over one million copies in Korea.
  • Held the first world tour 'HELLO MONSTERS' in 2025.
  • Member Rami has been taking a break from activities since 2025 for health reasons.
  • The 'BATTER UP' music video drew about 22.59 million views in 24 hours, setting the record for the most-viewed K-pop debut music video.
  • G-DRAGON took part in composing and recording the demo for 'DRIP', the title track of their 1st studio album.