[OSENWORLD] BABYMONSTER, the YG Entertainment girl group hailed in Korea as “monster rookies” for their explosive debut, is proving that their rise is no fluke. In just 17 months since their official debut, the group has set a new milestone by becoming the fastest K-pop girl group to surpass 10 million subscribers on YouTube.
According to YG Entertainment, BABYMONSTER’s official channel crossed the 10 million mark at 1:16 p.m. on September 9. The achievement is even more remarkable considering the group is only in its second year of activity — and has yet to release a full studio album. They now rank among the top three K-pop girl groups on the platform, underscoring their rapid global reach.
Their dominance extends well beyond subscriber numbers. BABYMONSTER has already amassed over 5.4 billion cumulative views, with 11 videos each surpassing 100 million views. From music videos to performance clips and behind-the-scenes content, nearly every upload continues to generate millions of streams, reinforcing their growing reputation as K-pop’s next YouTube queens.
Fueling this surge has been their first reality series BEMO House, which offered fans a candid look into the members’ daily lives and natural chemistry. The show played a key role in attracting new subscribers and expanding their audience.
And the momentum is only accelerating. On October 10, BABYMONSTER will release their second mini album, featuring four tracks: title song WE GO UP, along with PSYCHO, SUPA DUPA LUV, and WILD. The hip-hop-driven title track is described as a bold anthem about reaching greater heights, designed to highlight the group’s distinct musical color.
From their “monster rookie” beginnings to this record-breaking achievement, BABYMONSTER are quickly solidifying their position as K-pop’s next YouTube queens — and all eyes are on what they’ll conquer next.
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Courtesy of YG Entertainment
