BABYMONSTER is on a hot streak: the group's second mini album, "WE GO UP", just landed them their first No. 1 on Japan's Oricon chart, signaling a major surge in global momentum.
According to YG Entertainment, "WE GO UP" debuted at No. 1 on the Oct. 11-dated Oricon Daily Albums chart, the day it arrived in Japan.
It's the act's first time topping Oricon―Japan's most recognized and widely used music sales tracker―underscoring the group's fast-rising popularity with local fans.
The four-track set includes the brassy, high-octane title cut "WE GO UP", the hook-heavy "PSYCHO," the R&B/hip-hop-leaning "SUPA DUPA LUV," and the country-pop dance jam "WILD," showcasing a wider sonic palette while keeping BABYMONSTER's signature edge intact.
"WE GO UP" doubles as a mission statement, fusing bold brass, fearless rap verses and sky-high belts. Upon release, the track quickly surged on major Japanese platforms including iTunes, AWA and Rakuten Music, drawing strong listener buzz.
Even before officially debuting in Japan, BABYMONSTER carved out a firm foothold with long-running chart placements, appearances on broadcast music shows, glossy magazine covers, major festival slots and brand campaigns―moves befitting a leading 5th-generation girl group.
Earlier this year, the group drew a total of 150,000 attendees for the 2025 BABYMONSTER 1st World Tour in Japan, setting a new benchmark for a K-pop girl group with the largest audience amassed in the shortest time. Riding that momentum, they're returning with a fan-concert run, BABYMONSTER [LOVE MONSTERS] JAPAN FAN CONCERT 2025.
The trek kicks off Nov. 15-16 at LaLa Arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba, continues Nov. 22-23 at IG Arena in Nagoya (Aichi), then Dec. 2-3 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, and wraps Dec. 6-7 at Jrion Arena Kobe in Hyogo.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)