As legendary K-pop label YG Entertainment prepares its female act to follow top girl group BLACKPINK, the seven members are being considered for a spot in the new act BABYMONSTER – Ruka, Pharita, Ramie, Ahyeon, Rora, Like and Chiquita — competed against each other in the digital series Last Evaluation.
Guided and critiqued by the founder and CEO of YG Yang Hyun-suk plus future label mates Jenny and Lisa of BLACKPINK, Kang Seung-yoon and Lee Seung Hoon of WINNER, and Lee Su-hyun of AKMUthe septet's monstrous talents were highlighted through solo, group and group appearances on YouTube that helped them quickly amass millions of fans — including Charlie Puth, who went on to give away a pop track for BABYMONSTER after catching it Ahyeon's take on 2016 single “Dangerous” in one of the most special moments of the show.
“'BABY' describes our limitless potential, youth and bringing something new to the scene,” says powerhouse singer Rami. Advertising sign during a sit-down conversation in Seoul. “And 'MONSTER' describes our monster-like skills.”
BABYMONSTER's “official” debut with BABYMONS7ER The album and its explosive, hip-hop/dance single 'Sheesh' took the group to No. 33 on the Global 200 as the EP landed on the World Albums chart exclusively from a digital release. Not only did “Sheesh” mark a breakout moment for the group musically, but the septet also reimagined the hit into a “band version” to deliver a full-on, rock-star rendition of the track on multiple TV shows to share the full, live experience.
Get to know the rookies more with exclusive photos and quiz questions below. And don't forget to read the whole group Advertising sign center of attention.
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