Exciting news for BABYMONSTER fans! On October 8, YG Entertainment announced that the group will release their first full album, titled DRIP, on November 1.

In a video shared by the company, Yang Hyun Suk, the chief producer, talked about the nine tracks in the album. He expressed his hopes for a special pre-promotion plan that has never been done before, along with a global tour set for next year. It's clear that big things are coming for BABYMONSTER!

Since their debut as a seven-member group on April 1 of this year, BABYMONSTER has achieved amazing success. They broke records for the highest first-week sales for a K-pop girl group debut album, selling over 401,000 copies of their mini-album BABYMONS7ER. Their title track “SHEESH” has hit over 300 million views on YouTube, and their choreography video has reached 150 million views. Their fan base is also growing rapidly, with subscribers nearing 7 million.

With the release of DRIP on the horizon, Yang Hyun Suk shared his excitement, saying, "I really like this album," which shows he has high hopes for the songs. Starting this week, YG will pre-release two tracks weekly, excluding the title track, giving fans a sneak peek into the album.

The album includes nine tracks, starting with “CLIK CLAK,” a unique hip-hop song featuring all seven members rapping. The title track “DRIP” promises to be a dance anthem for everyone. A special highlight is that G-Dragon contributed to the song’s composition, making it even more exciting!

Other tracks include “Love, Maybe,” which showcases beautiful vocals, “Really Like You” with a fun 90s hip-hop vibe, and “BILLIONAIRE” with a heavy Y2K sound. Each song has its own charm, and fans can expect a variety of styles.

Yang also revealed that DRIP will have at least three music videos, showing his strong support and confidence in BABYMONSTER's debut album. He emphasized that he has been in charge of choreography for YG artists for 28 years and will ensure they produce amazing performances for their upcoming world tour.

Yang shared his hopes for fans, saying, “In the future, fans will be able to listen to BABYMONSTER's new songs every week with excitement." He also mentioned that the music video for “CLIK CLAK” would be released a few days early, but the title track will remain a surprise until the album drops.

This album is a huge step for BABYMONSTER, and it’s clear that there’s a lot of passion behind it. Fans can’t wait to hear all the new music and see what the group has in store for them!

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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