BABYMONSTER (베이비몬스터) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by YG Entertainment. The group is made up of 7 members: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora and Chiquita. They made their long-awaited debut on November 27, 2023 as a 6-member group with the digital single BATTER UP, excluding member Ahyeon, who was temporarily on hiatus due to health reasons. On April 1, 2024, they finally appeared as a 7-member group with their first mini album, BABYMONS7ER.
Presentation of the BABYMONSTER Group
Group name
Korean: 베이비몬스터
English: BABYMONSTER (also known as BAEMON or BABYMON)
Number of members
7 members: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, Chiquita.
Agency
YG Entertainment.
Start date
November 27, 2023, with the digital single BATTER UP.
Fandom
Name: MONSTIEZ (몬스티즈).
Explanation: Combination of "MONS" from BABYMONSTER and "TIES", symbolizing a close relationship between the group and their fans.
Official colors: Red and Black.
Official social networks
- Instagram: @babymonster_ygofficial
- Twitter: @YGBABYMONSTER_
- TikTok: @babymonster_yg_tiktok
- YouTube: BABYMONSTER
- Weverse: BABYMONSTER
- Spotify: BABYMONSTER
- Apple Music: BABYMONSTER
Member Profiles
Ruka
Full name: Kawai Ruka (河井瑠花).
Position: Main dancer, main rapper.
Birthday: March 20, 2002.
Astrological sign: Pisces.
MBTI: ISTJ & ISFP.
Emoji: 🦥
Highlights:
- She is from Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
- She is one of the first Japanese idols to debut under YG Entertainment.
- She was a member of the Japanese group Shibu3 Project.
- She speaks Japanese, Korean and English fluently.
Pharita
Full name: Pharita Chaikong (ภาริตา ไชยคง).
Position: Vocalist.
Birthday: August 26, 2005.
Astrological sign: Virgo.
MBTI : INTP.
Emoji: 🦌
Highlights:
- She is originally from Bangkok, Thailand.
- She is the second Thai idol to debut under YG Entertainment, after BLACKPINK's Lisa.
- She loves animals, especially giraffes and birds.
- She speaks Thai and English fluently, and is learning Korean.
Asa
Full name: Enami Asa (榎並杏紗).
Position: Main rapper, vocalist, dancer.
Birthday: April 17, 2006.
Astrological sign: Aries.
MBTI: ENFP.
Emoji : 🐰
Highlights:
- She is from Tokyo, Japan.
- She did musical theater before joining YG Entertainment.
- She enjoys writing lyrics and producing music.
- She is close to Ruka, with whom she shares a Japanese origin.
Ahyeon
Full name: Jung Ahyeon (정아현).
Position: Main vocalist, rapper, dancer, center.
Birthday: April 11, 2007.
Star sign: Aries.
MBTI: ISTJ.
Emoji : 🦋
Highlights:
- She is from Chuncheon, South Korea.
- She is considered the group's jack-of-all-trades.
- She speaks Korean, English and Chinese fluently.
- She is close to Chiquita, with whom she shares a room.
Rummy
Full name: Shin Haram (신하람).
Position: Main vocalist.
Birthday: October 17, 2007.
Astrological sign: Libra.
MBTI: INFJ.
Emoji: 🐬
Highlights:
- She is from Seoul, South Korea.
- She was a child model before joining YG Entertainment.
- She is inspired by BLACKPINK's Rosé and AKMU's Lee Suhyun.
- She is good at sports and dancing.
Rora
Full name: Lee Dain (이다인).
Position: Lead vocalist, visual.
Birthday: August 14, 2008.
Astrological sign: Leo.
MBTI: INTP.
Emoji: 🐼
Highlights:
- She is from Gangneung, South Korea.
- She was a member of the children's group U.SSO Girl.
- She plays the piano and loves chocolate desserts.
- She is friends with NEWJEANS's Hyein.
Chiquita
Full name: Riracha Phondechaphiphat (ริราชา พรเดชาพิพัฒน์).
Position: Vocalist, dancer, rapper, maknae.
Birthday: February 17, 2009.
Astrological sign: Aquarius.
MBTI: ISTP.
Emoji: 🐈⬛
Highlights:
- She is from Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
- She is the youngest member of the group.
- She is inspired by BLACKPINK's Lisa.
- She loves stuffed animals and has lots of them in her room.
Anecdotes or Additional Information
BABYMONSTER is considered one of YG Entertainment's most promising new generation groups. Their first mini album, BABYMONS7ER, received a warm reception from fans and marked their comeback as a full group with Ahyeon.
Recommended Music
Here is a selection of BABYMONSTER's most iconic songs:
BATTER UP - The debut single that marked BABYMONSTER's arrival on the K-pop scene.
BABYMONS7ER - The title track from their first mini-album, showing the group's versatility.
