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BABYMONSTER Garners Praise for Handheld Mic and Live Band Performances

YG’s rookie girl group BABYMONSTER is receiving tremendous love with their official debut song, ‘SHEESH.’ Their unique stage performance has drawn applause from music fans worldwide.

On April 25, BABYMONSTER appeared on Mnet’s cable channel “M Countdown,” performing ‘SHEESH’ with a live band session. The new stage setup allowed fans to experience their impressive musical talent, building upon the original song’s appeal.

Dressed in black and silver tones, BABYMONSTER performed with handheld microphones, showcasing flawless live vocals while delivering a captivating performance. Their high notes during the climax, along with their striking rap parts, generated explosive energy, leading many to marvel at their stage presence, which seemed too polished for a rookie group.

Global fans are buzzing with excitement over BABYMONSTER’s stunning live performance. Comments such as “The handheld mic and arrangement reflect their confidence” express the sentiment. The video gained over 1.3 million views on YouTube within just half a day, indicating their growing popularity.

BABYMONSTER has recently garnered attention with various content, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide. Their title track, ‘SHEESH,’ achieved new personal records, reaching 33rd on the Billboard Global 200 and 16th on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. It has also remained on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs chart for 24 consecutive days.

In addition to climbing domestic music charts like Melon, the group’s presence stands out in other metrics. Their mini album, [BABYMONS7ER], sold 401,287 copies in one week, setting a new record for the highest first-week sales by a K-pop girl group debut album. The ‘SHEESH’ music video reached 100 million views on YouTube in just 10 days, breaking the record for the fastest K-pop girl group debut song to do so.

BABYMONSTER will kick off a fan meeting tour in May, covering five Asian regions: Japan (Tokyo), Indonesia (Jakarta), Singapore, Taipei, and Thailand (Bangkok). They will also be performing at Japan’s largest music festival, ‘Summer Sonic 2024,’ allowing them to engage more closely with global fans.