Ruka
루카- Name
- Kawai Ruka
- Born
- 20 March 2002
- Role
- Oldest member
From Japan; the last of the seven trainees YG revealed in early 2023.
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베이비몬스터
베이비몬스터Girl group · YG Entertainment · since 2024
BABYMONSTER
베이비몬스터Seven members, a second world tour across five continents and a new single due on 23 October 2026. Here is what a new MONSTIEZ needs to know.
3years on 1 April 2027 · in 163 days
Quick answers
When did BABYMONSTER debut?
The full seven-member debut was on 1 April 2024 with the EP BABYMONS7ER. Six members released the single "BATTER UP" on 27 November 2023.
How many members does BABYMONSTER have?
Seven: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora and Chiquita. Rami has been taking a break from activities since May 2025.
What is the BABYMONSTER fandom called?
MONSTIEZ.
Who is the leader of BABYMONSTER?
There is no designated leader. Ruka is the oldest member and Chiquita the youngest.
Is BABYMONSTER on tour?
Yes. Their second world tour, CHOOM, opened in Seoul in June 2026 and covers 31 shows in 18 cities on five continents.
The story so far
First digital single "BATTER UP", released by six members.
Debut as seven with the EP BABYMONS7ER and "SHEESH".
First studio album, DRIP.
First world tour, HELLO MONSTERS, including K-Arena Yokohama in April.
Rami takes a break from activities; the group performs as six.
Second EP, WE GO UP.
Third EP, CHOOM.
Digital single "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA"; the CHOOM world tour opens in Seoul.
Two shows at Kyocera Dome Osaka draw 90,000 people.
Start with these 5 songs
- BATTER UPThe first single, released while the group was still six.2023
- SHEESHTitle track of the debut EP; its video passed 400 million views.2024
- DRIPTitle track of their first studio album.2024
- WE GO UPTitle track of the second EP; fans named it a stage to see in Seoul in 2026.2025
- CHOOMTitle track of the third EP and of the 2026-27 world tour.2026
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In the Fan Chart
The Fan Chart on The Crowd adds up every fan's top 10. Here is where BABYMONSTER stands.
For MONSTIEZ
Pharita
파리타- Name
- Pharita Boonpakdeethaveeyod
- Born
- 26 August 2005
One of two Thai members; the sixth trainee YG revealed in early 2023.
Asa
아사- Name
- Enami Asa
- Born
- 17 April 2006
From Japan; also uses the Korean name Kim Asa outside the group.
Ahyeon
정아현- Name
- Jung Ahyeon
- Born
- 11 April 2007
Missed the first two singles and rejoined for the April 2024 debut EP.
Rami
신하람- Name
- Shin Haram
- Born
- 17 October 2007
The first member revealed in 2023; on a break from activities since May 2025.
Rora
이다인- Name
- Lee Dain
- Born
- 14 August 2008
Spoke for the group in its debut-day interview with Korea JoongAng Daily.
Chiquita
치키타- Name
- Riracha Phondechaphiphat
- Born
- 17 February 2009
- Role
- Youngest member
From Thailand; the third trainee to be revealed by YG in 2023.
Coming 23 October 2026New digital single
Studio albums
- DRIPAlbum · title track "DRIP"
EPs
- BABYMONS7EREP · title track "SHEESH"
- WE GO UPEP · title track "WE GO UP"
- CHOOMEP · title track "CHOOM"
Singles
- BATTER UPSingle · title track "BATTER UP"
- SUGAR HONEY ICE TEASingle · title track "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA"
Digital singles "FOREVER" (2024), "HOT SAUCE" and "Ghost" (2025) complete the Korean list. In Japan: "BATTER UP -JP Version-" (2024) and a live album from K-Arena Yokohama (2025).
Fandom nameMONSTIEZ
The official name of the BABYMONSTER fandom, written 몬스티즈 in Korean.
- Lightstick
- Official lightstick.
- Debut anniversary
- 1 April
- First single
- 27 November 2023, "BATTER UP"
Watch first
- BABYMONSTER on YouTubeYG EntertainmentMusic videos plus making films for each title track, such as "SHEESH" and "CHOOM".
Did you know
- BABYMONSTER is YG Entertainment's first new girl group in seven years, after BLACKPINK.
- The group spent its first 126 days as six members before Ahyeon rejoined.
- Members come from three countries: Korea, Japan and Thailand.
- SHEESH videoPassed 400 million views on YouTube.
- CHOOM videoPassed 100 million views on YouTube in 2026.
- First world tourHELLO MONSTERS in 2025, released as a live album from K-Arena Yokohama.
- Five continentsThe CHOOM tour: 31 shows in 18 cities in Asia, Oceania, the Americas and Europe.
- Kyocera Dome OsakaTwo shows on the 2026 tour, 90,000 people in total.
Tours
- HELLO MONSTERSFirst world tour, with Asian and Japanese dates including K-Arena Yokohama.
- CHOOMSecond world tour: 31 shows in 18 cities on five continents, opening in Seoul on 26 June 2026.
Know your BABYMONSTER?Six K-pop questions a day in the Daily, and a collectible card for every finished set.
Play the DailyLast checked 20 October 2026. Sources include Korea JoongAng Daily, Sports Kyunghyang, Sports Kyunghyang and Soompi. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.