Meet BABYMONSTER: The rising 7-member girl group making waves with hits like 'SHEESH', 'FOREVER', and more

Having already made waves in the music industry even before their official debut as the successors to BLACKPINK, the 7-member girl group BABYMONSTER from the renowned label YG Entertainment is steadily building a strong fanbase, known as 'MONSTIEZ.'

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Their most recent music video has received over 100 million views on YouTube in less than a month since its release. Their latest single "FOREVER" becomes the fourth official music video to achieve the 100 million mark, joining their previous singles "BATTER UP," "Stuck In The Middle," and "SHEESH" in accomplishing this feat.

Let's get to know these seven amazing young women — Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita — who have won many hearts with their engaging stage presence, energetic dance routines, and amazing vocals.

Ruka

Birth Name: Kawai Ruka

Probable Position: Main Dancer, Rapper

Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on March 20, 2002, she came in second in the final debut announcement. On February 6, 2023, she was the final member to be revealed. In addition to being with PLATINUM PRODUCTION from 2017 to 2018, she was a former Japanese girl group Shibu3 Project member. Ruka joined YG Entertainment in 2018.

Pharita

Birth Name: Pharita Boonpakdeethaveeyod

Probable Position: Vocalist

She was born in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 26, 2005. She was the sixth member to be unveiled on February 2, 2023, and she was ranked fifth in the final debut announcement. She tried out for YG Entertainment in July 2020 and has been training for the past 2.5 years. She is the second Thai idol to make her debut under the label, after Lisa of BLACKPINK.

Asa

Birth Name: Enami Asa

Probable Position: Main Rapper, Dancer

A native of Tokyo, Japan, she was born on April 17, 2006, and in her final debut announcement, she placed seventh. On January 26, 2023, she was disclosed as the fourth member of the group. In 2018, she became a part of YG Ent. With her fellow member Ruka, Asa is one of the first Japanese female idols to make her YG Entertainment debut. 

Ahyeon

Birth Name: Jung Ahyeon

Probable Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Dancer, Center

Born in Toegye-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea, on April 11, 2007, she took first place in the final debut announcement. On January 16, 2023, she was the second member to be disclosed. Following her acceptance in December 2018 and successful completion of the initial audition round in February, she has been receiving training at YG Entertainment for the past four years.

Rami

Birth Name: Shin Haram

Probable Position: Main Vocalist, Dancer

Born in Seoul, South Korea, on October 17, 2007, she came in fourth place in the final debut announcement. On January 12, 2023, she was officially revealed as the first member, going by her previous stage name, Haram. She joined YG Entertainment in August 2018.

Rora

Birth Name: Lee Dain

Probable Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual

Born on August 14, 2008, in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea, she ranked 6th in the final debut announcement. On January 30, 2023, she was the fifth member to be formally announced. Rora used to perform under the stage name U.ha as a member of the kid-girl group U.SSO Girl.

Chiquita

Birth Name: Riracha Phondechaphiphat

Probable Position: Vocalist, Dancer, Maknae

She was born in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on February 17, 2009, and placed third in the final debut announcement. On January 23, 2023, she was the third member to be formally announced. She joined YG Entertainment in March 2021, making her the member with the shortest training period.

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