Let's Talk About BABYMONSTER's Debut: YG's Biggest Fumble Or Safe Success Amidst Strong Competition? + POLL

YG Entertainment

YG Entertainment's newest girl group - BABYMONSTER has officially made their debut and the K-Pop fandom, which has been hyped about this new entry into the 5th generation since as early as 2018, is feeling some type of way. So, let's talk about it!

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About BABYMONSTER

BABYMONSTER is a 7-member girl group, currently active with 6 members, under YG Entertainment. The members are Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita. 2 members in the lineup, Asa and Ruka are Japanese, and 2 other members, Pharita and Chiquita are Thai. The rest are Korean members.

Industry experts and fans in the know have been aware of such a group being in the works since 2018 when YG Entertainment started accepting new trainees. Each prospective member of this new YG girl group was selected through intense competition, where they belonged to the top 0.1% of applicants.

In 2020, the names BABYMONSTER and BAEMON were trademarked by YG Entertainment, reviving the buzz around the upcoming girl group. Against the backdrop of BLACKPINK's monumental success, global attention was naturally focused on how their hoobae group would live up to their prestige.

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The BABYMONSTER Discourse

Great Expectations & Pre-debut Criticism

Fans had particularly high expectations from YG Entertainment, and understandably so because the agency has earned a reputation for nurturing K-Pop royalty. In addition, the characteristic rarity of YG Entertainment debuts underscores the meticulousness of their selection process, creating an anticipation that naturally accompanies such a distinguished track record of unparalle