On April 25th, BABYMONSTER appeared on Mnet's "M Countdown" and performed "SHEESH" in a special band live session. This new stage showcased their overwhelming musical abilities and impressed fans worldwide.
Global fans were thrilled by BABYMONSTER's live performance, as evidenced by the video's 1.3 million views on YouTube within half a day of its release. Their popularity continues to soar, driven by their exceptional talents and captivating stage presence.
Chart-Topping Success and Record-Breaking Achievements
BABYMONSTER's title track "SHEESH" achieved impressive rankings, reaching 33rd on the Billboard Global 200 and 16th on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S.
It also charted on Spotify's Daily Top Songs chart for 24 consecutive days. Their debut album "BABYMONS7ER" set a new record for first-week sales by a K-pop girl group and the "SHEESH" music video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in just 10 days.
Upcoming Fan Meeting Tour and Summer Sonic 2024 Performance
BABYMONSTER is gearing up for a fan meeting tour across five Asian regions, starting in Japan in May. They will also perform at Japan's largest music festival, "Summer Sonic 2024," showcasing their rising prominence in the music industry.
Meanwhile, During a recent episode of "M! Countdown," ILLIT secured the first-place trophy over BABYMONSTER, sparking mixed reactions from K-netizens. Despite ILLIT's win, many Korean fans had originally voted for BABYMONSTER, citing a preference for the latter's live performances.
BABYMONSTER received high votes in the live broadcast category, with K-netizens expressing a desire to see their encore due to their impressive vocals. Criticism was directed towards ILLIT for perceived shortcomings in live vocals, with some fans feeling disappointed by their performance quality.
Despite initial criticism of BABYMONSTER's song "Sheesh," their live performances garnered praise and contrasted with the criticisms leveled at ILLIT. The outcome of the voting has reignited discussions about the quality and standards of K-pop groups.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
