Members Pharita and Ahyeon of YG’s new girl group BABYMONSTER moved music fans with their soulful live performance. On the night of the 23rd, they appeared on JTBC’s ‘Begin Again Open Mic’ and performed a busking show at the Korea International Cooperation Agency’s forest park. From a duet with fantastic harmony to collaborations with fellow performers, they captivated viewers with a high-quality live performance.
BABYMONSTER kicked off their performance with an acoustic version of ‘LIKE THAT’ from their mini 1st album. Pharita and Ahyeon showcased a different charm from the original with their sweet yet powerful voices. In particular, Ahyeon impressed by performing ‘Dangerously’, a song praised by Charlie Puth, a cappella on the spot.
Ahyeon reinterpreted Gummy and 2NE1’s ‘Lonely’, preserving the soulful emotion of the original while adding her own flair with powerful vocals and thrilling high notes. Immersed in the music, Ahyeon explosively expressed the lonely emotions of the song, earning high praise from Gummy, who mentioned she was keeping an eye on her.
Following this, Pharita covered ‘Issues’, delicately expressing the lyrics with her sweet voice in perfect harmony with Ijeal. The two exchanged glances and genuinely enjoyed the music, elevating the atmosphere of the venue, and the audience joined in, creating unforgettable memories.
Both the cast and fans showered BABYMONSTER with praises, calling them “a true all-rounder with not only vocal ability but also volume and tone” and “unbelievable skills for a rookie”. Their ‘LIKE THAT’ video surpassed 1.9 million views on the ‘Begin Again’ official YouTube channel, proving their hot popularity.
Recently, BABYMONSTER released their first full album and continued to engage with fans by appearing on MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core’ and SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’ on the 23rd and 24th. They are set to accelerate their global rise with their debut world tour at the Seoul KSPO DOME on January 25th and 26th next year. There is much anticipation for their future activities.
