BABYMONSTER

Tier A

Group debuted 2023 under YG.

BABYMONSTER group photo

베이비몬스터

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC)

Type
Group
Agency
YG
Tier
A — Major international
Gender
Female
Debut
2023
Fandom
MONSTIEZ
Status
Active
All Tier A3 albums7 members

About BABYMONSTER

Overview

BABYMONSTER (베이비몬스터) is a girl K-pop group that debuted in 2023 under YG, and is 3 years into their career. The lineup is composed of 7 members: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita. The official fandom is named MONSTIEZ, a name fans use across social media, fan-meets, and concert venues.

On kpopdropz's tier framework, BABYMONSTER is rated Tier A — Major international — a tier that delivers strong domestic chart performance and a fast-growing international fandom. Across our discography database, BABYMONSTER is tracked across 3 releases (2 mini albums and 1 studio album), spanning the act's release history through to the most recent comeback. Their most recent release indexed here is CHOOM (Mini Album, released 2026-05-04).

Members7

BABYMONSTER is composed of 7 members: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita. Position assignments include Ruka (Main Rapper), Pharita (Vocalist), Asa (Lead Rapper · Lead Dancer), Ahyeon (Leader · Lead Vocalist), Rami (Vocalist), Rora (Main Dancer · Sub Rapper), and Chiquita (Maknae). The lineup spans birth years 2004–2008, with Ruka as the eldest and Rora as the maknae.

Discography3

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BABYMONSTER's release history indexed on kpopdropz spans from DRIP (Studio Album, 2024-11-01) through to CHOOM (Mini Album, 2026-05-04) — a 2-year arc covering 3 projects.

Gallery16

Press shots, album visuals, and video stills

📷 Press & live

Public domain & CC images via Wikimedia Commons

💿 Album visuals

2 releases

🎬 Video stills

7 videos · YouTube thumbnails

Latest videos7

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📅 Upcoming events2

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Latest news4

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  • 2026-06-16

    June Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

    The Korean Business Research Institute has released June's brand reputation rankings for idol groups based on consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness. BTS continues to lead the rankings. Data was collected from May 17 to June 17.

    Soompi

  • 2026-06-14

    ILLIT Takes 3rd Win For "It's Me" On Inkigayo

    ILLIT won their third music show trophy for "It's Me" on the June 14 episode of SBS's Inkigayo, scoring 5,168 points. The song competed against I.O.I's "Suddenly" and aespa's "LEMONADE" for first place. SHINee, BABYMONSTER, and other artists also performed on the show.

    Soompi

  • 2026-06-13

    I.O.I Wins First-Ever Music Core Trophy With 'Suddenly'

    I.O.I claimed their first music show win on MBC's Music Core with their 10th-anniversary track 'Suddenly,' scoring 7,815 points. The episode also featured performances by BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, and other artists.

    Soompi

  • 2026-05-18

    BABYMONSTER's "CHOOM" Becomes Fastest 2026 K-Pop MV To Reach 100 Million Views

    BABYMONSTER's music video for "CHOOM" surpassed 100 million views on May 18 at approximately 2:50 p.m. KST, approximately 13 days and 21 hours after its release on May 4 at 6 p.m. KST. This marks the group's 11th official music video to reach the milestone.

    Soompi

Where to buy BABYMONSTER photocards & merch

Buying guide

For collectors, BABYMONSTER photocards and merchandise are distributed across four channels that matter for resale value and authenticity: (a) standard album versions sold worldwide through Ktown4u, Music Plant, and Weverse Shop, (b) pre-order benefit (POB) cards offered by individual retailers — each shop typically ships a different exclusive card, (c) fansign and lucky-draw cards, which are Korea-only and only obtainable by attending an event or buying through a Korean proxy, and (d) secondary market listings on Mercari, Bunjang (번개장터), and X/Twitter trade communities.

Before buying BABYMONSTER photocards on the secondary market, treat every listing as a potential reprint until proven otherwise. Reprints are the single biggest risk for new collectors: they look indistinguishable in flat photos but show subtle differences in print texture, edge cut, and back-side ink under good light. Always ask for clear photos of the back, the corner cut, and a held-card video at an angle. For lucky-draw and fansign cards, request the original event proof or known seller history. We cover authentication signals on our verification guides — see the internal links above this section.

Direct from-Korea routes (Ktown4u, Music Plant, Weverse Shop) typically ship within 5–10 business days for Asia and 10–20 days for North America and Europe. Customs duties vary by country: the EU and UK generally charge VAT plus a small handling fee on parcels over the de minimis threshold; the US has higher de minimis tolerances; LATAM markets (Brazil, Mexico) often see longer customs holds. Plan release-week budgets accordingly, and prefer pre-orders over launch-day purchases when shop stock is limited.

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Frequently asked questions about BABYMONSTER

10 Q&A
When did BABYMONSTER debut?
BABYMONSTER debuted in 2023 under YG.
Who are the members of BABYMONSTER?
BABYMONSTER is composed of 7 members: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita.
What agency manages BABYMONSTER?
BABYMONSTER is managed by YG.
What is the official fandom name of BABYMONSTER?
BABYMONSTER's official fandom is named MONSTIEZ.
How many albums has BABYMONSTER released?
Our database currently tracks 3 BABYMONSTER releases, including 2 mini albums and 1 studio album. The catalog is updated as new comebacks are indexed.
What is BABYMONSTER's most recent album?
The most recent BABYMONSTER release indexed here is CHOOM (Mini Album, released 2026-05-04).
Where can I buy BABYMONSTER photocards?
BABYMONSTER photocards are sold through standard album purchases (Ktown4u, Music Plant, Weverse Shop), retailer-exclusive pre-order benefit cards, Korea-only fansign and lucky-draw events, and the secondary market (Mercari, Bunjang). Always verify authenticity before any high-value resale purchase.
Are BABYMONSTER photocards from Weverse different from Ktown4u versions?
Yes. Each shop typically offers its own exclusive pre-order benefit (POB) photocard or photobook, so the Weverse version, the Ktown4u version, the Music Plant version, and the Korean shop versions are usually different. Collectors who want a complete set buy from multiple shops.
Is BABYMONSTER currently active?
Yes — BABYMONSTER is currently active. Track upcoming comebacks and tour dates from this page or our release calendar.
Where can I watch official BABYMONSTER music videos?
Official BABYMONSTER music videos are available on the group's verified YouTube channel, with embedded clips and release context curated on this site under the videos section.

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