YG’s rookie girl group BabyMonster has made an incredible achievement, surpassing 1.72 million album sales in only one year since their debut.

After making their official debut on April 1st last year, BabyMonster released their first full album and embarked on their very first world tour, accomplishing massive goals at an extraordinary pace for a rookie group.

They’ve quickly outpaced expectations, especially after being named “the most promising K-pop rookie of 2024” by Billboard.

The group’s impressive rise can be credited to their undeniable talent. With a wide range of musical styles and a signature high-quality sound, along with powerful live performances on music shows, radio, and year-end stages, BabyMonster has gained a passionate following.

Tracks like SHEESH and DRIP made huge chart moves, climbing quickly on major domestic charts like Melon and sparking a reverse-charting phenomenon.

DRIP especially made waves, ranking 16th on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and 30th on the Billboard Global 200, staying on the charts for 16 and 20 consecutive weeks.

On Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform, SHEESH achieved the best entry for a K-pop girl group song in 2024, marking the start of their success. With over 1.1 billion streams, BabyMonster has shown incredible potential with just two albums under their belt, making their future in the music world even more exciting.

The group’s loyal fanbase has been a huge driving force behind their growth. With their first mini-album BABYMONS7ER, they set a new record for first-week sales by a K-pop girl group debut (401,287 copies).

Their first full album DRIP sold 1.7 times more, with 677,961 copies sold, and made it to 149th place on the Billboard 200. Now, with over 1.72 million albums sold, they’re on the verge of reaching “million-seller” status.

On YouTube, BabyMonster has also made a massive impact. Since debuting, their official channel has gained over 4.28 million new subscribers, reaching a total of 8.89 million.

Their music video for SHEESH made history as the fastest K-pop girl group debut song to hit 100 million views, and they now have 8 videos with over 100 million views. Their total view count has surpassed 4.2 billion.

The group is also expanding their fanbase worldwide. Last year, they held a fan meeting tour with 12 sessions in 7 cities, and participated in major music festivals like Japan’s Summer Sonic and the TMEA in Chinese-speaking regions.

This year, they kicked off their first world tour, 2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR HELLO MONSTERS, which is even bigger, with 32 sessions across 20 cities.

As BabyMonster continues to gain more popularity, their global reach is expected to grow even more in the second half of 2025.

Fans are eagerly anticipating their live performances, and BabyMonster is also making a mark through TV, radio, and YouTube appearances.

BabyMonster’s journey, which has already left a major mark on K-pop in their first year, is just getting started. YG has promised to continue supporting the group’s artistic growth, stating, “We will fully support BabyMonster so they can show their limitless potential and musical abilities. Look forward to many exciting projects in the second half of 2025.”

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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