Baby Monster Makes Unprecedented Global Debut, Cracks Billboard 200
Nov 12, 2024
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According to the latest chart first released by Billboard on social media on the 11th (local time), Baby Monster's first regular album 'DRIP' entered the main chart 'Billboards 200' at 149th place. It is the first time that it has been named in the Billboard 200, which is considered one of Billboard's two main charts along with 'Hot 100'.
In particular, 'Billboard 200' is an indicator that can gauge the local fandom in the United States and its impact on the global music market. It is a very unusual achievement considering that Baby Monster is a rookie who has yet to make his official debut for less than eight months.
Baby Monster's global popularity was predicted early on. Billboard in the U.S. named Baby Monster as the most promising K-pop rookie of 2024 and said, `We decorated this year beautifully with our first full-length album full of attractive songs.'
In fact, Baby Monster stands out not only on Billboard but also on various global charts. The album topped the iTunes album chart in 14 regions and reached No. 2 on the iTunes Worldwide Albums chart. It also topped Japan's biggest streaming site Line Music Album Top 100 Real-Time Chart.
It is also a steady rise in Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. One of the double title songs, 'DRIP', continued its popularity by charting on the Spotify Daily Top Song Global Chart on the 8th and broke its own top ranking (109th) on the same day.
Baby Monster has recently opened its full-fledged 'DRIP' activities, such as music broadcasts and entertainment appearances, and is also gradually increasing its ranking on major domestic music charts. On top of that, the expansion of Baby Monster is expected to intensify as it will be its first world tour next year.
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