BABYMONSTER Delivers Show-Stopping Performances at 2025 MAMA Awards

Rosa Gulliver
Dec 3, 2025
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | December 03, 2025

BABYMONSTER Delivers Two Show-Stopping Performances at 2025 MAMA Awards

Global K-pop sensations BABYMONSTER delivered two unforgettable performances at the 2025 MAMA Awards, held November 28 and 29, marking their biggest award-show appearance of the year. Performing both nights, the group showcased their trademark power, precision, and vocal dominance while celebrating a milestone moment in the midst of their explosive 2025 comeback. Additionally, the group took home the Fan’s Choice Female award.

On November 28, BABYMONSTER lit up the MAMA stage with a high-energy performance of their latest hit single “WE GO UP,” the title track from their bold and daring 2ND MINI ALBUM, as well as “DRIP” their 2024 smash hit. The set highlighted the group’s razor-sharp choreography, commanding stage presence, and undeniable charisma, further cementing their reputation as one of K-pop’s most dynamic rising acts.

The following night, November 29, members PHARITA, AHYEON, and RORA took the spotlight with a standout special stage: a live cover of “Golden” from the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack. Their performance earned widespread praise for its powerful live vocals, emotional delivery, and technically impressive harmonies, reinforcing the trio’s status as some of the strongest vocalists of the new generation.

BABYMONSTER’s appearance at MAMA follows the release of their highly praised 2ND MINI ALBUM WE GO UP, which arrived October 10. The four-track project is the group’s first album of the year, following the explosive success of their summer single “HOT SAUCE',” which has surpassed 144 million YouTube views, becoming their 11th video to cross the 100 million mark.

Anchored by the upbeat and infectious hip-hop anthem “WE GO UP,” the mini-album showcases the group’s continued drive to push boundaries and elevate their artistry. Its vibrant music video, bursting with colour, energy, and BABYMONSTER’s signature flair, has amassed a staggering 178 million views on YouTube to date. The project’s momentum is further fuelled by the video for “PSYCHO” which has already reached 97 million views in under two weeks, underscoring the growing global demand for the group’s bold new sound.

About BABYMONSTER

BABYMONSTER is a girl group under YG Entertainment, consisting of RUKA, PHARITA, ASA, AHYEON, RAMI, RORA, and CHIQUITA. Composed of multinational members from Korea, Thailand, and Japan, the group has captivated global audiences with their exceptional talents in vocals, rap, performance, and visuals, earning them the name as "MONSTER ROOKIE".

The group officially debuted on April 1st, 2024, with their first EP BABYMONS7ER, following the release of their pre-debut singles "BATTER UP" and "Stuck In The Middle." The album broke records for first-week sales by a debut girl group, while title track "SHEESH" achieved significant milestones, including charting on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart for 71 consecutive days and remaining on the Billboard Global 200 for 14 weeks, Billboard Global Excl. U.S. for 18 weeks.

BABYMONSTER made a rapid comeback with their first full-length album DRIP on November 1st, 2024, following their single "FOREVER." The album debuted at No. 149 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Title track "DRIP" reached No. 16 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 30 on the Billboard Global 200, setting new personal records for the group. Recognised as one of the "Most Promising K-pop Rookies of 2024" by Billboard, the group’s success continues to grow.

The group’s impact extends to YouTube, solidifying status as "Next Generation YouTube Queens". Their debut track "SHEESH" set a new K-pop girl group debut record, reaching 24-hour views of 24.41 million, followed by 100 million views in 10 days, 200 million views in 33 days, and 300 million views in 186 days. Their hit song "DRIP" also surpassed 100 million views in 21 days with the group’s official YouTube channel amassing over 7.69 million subscribers. Their latest single, “HOT SAUCE,” also surpassed 100M views, marking their 11th video to reach this milestone.

BABYMONSTER’s global reach is steadily expanding. Successfully wrapping up their first fan meeting tour across seven Asian cities and performing at Japan's biggest music festival, 'Summer Sonic 2024,' they continue to make global strides as YG's next-generation girl group. Following their ground breaking performance at the music festival, they brought their live performance to a wider audience during their 1st WORLD TOUR <HELLO MONSTERS>, where they took the stage across Asia and America. In 2026, the group plans to continue solidifying their position as a leading force in K-pop.

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