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BABYMONSTER’s Debut Track “BATTER UP” Continues Its Rise, Surpasses 300 Million Views on YouTube

BABYMONSTER’s pre-debut track “BATTER UP” music video has crossed 300 million views on YouTube, fueled by the unwavering support of global fans.

According to YG Entertainment, on February 4 at 11:44 PM, the “BATTER UP” music video surpassed 300 million views, a milestone reached approximately 14 months after its release on November 27, 2023. The video initially captivated music enthusiasts, topping the global YouTube daily music video chart for five consecutive days immediately upon release and quickly climbed to the top of the weekly chart. It reached the 100 million view mark in just 18 days and 200 million views in 53 days, signaling an extraordinary start in popularity.

With this achievement, BABYMONSTER now holds two videos with over 300 million views among its eight YouTube content pieces. Earlier, the music video for “SHEESH” from their 1st mini album set a new record for the fastest K-pop girl group debut song to reach such view counts, achieving 100 million views in 10 days and 200 million in 33 days within 186 days.

Moreover, the official BABYMONSTER channel has surpassed 8.35 million subscribers and 3.7 billion total views. The music videos from their recent full album “DRIP” have been well-received, and their participation in various content continues to draw explosive viewership, cementing their status as the next ‘YouTube Queens.’

Additionally, BABYMONSTER has embarked on their first world tour “HELLO MONSTERS,” aiming to expand their global reach. After a successful opening show at the KSPO DOME in Seoul, they will visit 14 cities across the U.S., Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei for a total of 23 shows.