YG Entertainment’s rookie girl group BABYMONSTER has made its debut on the U.S. Billboard main chart. According to the latest chart announcement by Billboard on the 11th local time, BABYMONSTER’s first full album ‘DRIP’ debuted at 149th on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart. This is a significant achievement as it marks the first time their name has appeared on the ‘Billboard 200’, one of Billboard’s two main charts alongside the ‘Hot 100’.
BABYMONSTER’s global popularity surge was already anticipated. U.S. Billboard named them as the most promising K-pop rookie of 2024, praising their first full album for being filled with captivating songs that made the year shine. Based on such positive evaluations, future achievements are also expected.
This success is not limited to the Billboard chart. BABYMONSTER topped the iTunes album chart in 14 regions and ranked second on the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart. Additionally, they topped the album top 100 real-time chart on Japan’s largest streaming site, LINE Music, proving their musical influence.
On the world’s largest music streaming platform, Spotify, BABYMONSTER’s upward trend continues. One of the double title tracks, ‘DRIP’, has stayed on the Spotify Daily Top Song Global Chart for eight consecutive days, recently reaching its highest position at 109th.
With these achievements, BABYMONSTER is engaging in full-fledged activities, including appearances on music shows and variety programs. Their upcoming endeavors are highly anticipated, and we look forward to their next achievements.
