YG's rookie girl group BABYMONSTER is proving its strong global popularity on YouTube as they prepare to announce the final debut members on May 12.

According to YG Entertainment on May 9, BABYMONSTER-related teaser content uploaded on YouTube surpassed 400 million views (combined BABYMONSTER and YG's official YouTube) around 2:20 pm the previous day. It's been about 127 days since the first launch teaser was released on January 1st.

This achievement was made as trainees who have not yet made their official debut in the global music market, dominating YouTube. From the teasers announcing the project's start to individual member introductions, impressive performances, and the 'Last Evaluation' capturing the final debut process, the teaser content alone has captivated global music fans.

A closer look at the comments by country in the actual video reveals the widespread popularity distribution worldwide. Praise has poured in from North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The number of subscribers, an indicator of fandom formation, is also overwhelming. They surpassed 2 million subscribers in 129 days, setting the shortest record for a K-pop girl group.

Furthermore, influential foreign media outlets are also focusing on BABYMONSTER. American music magazine Billboard selected them as 'K-pop Artists to Watch,' predicting they "will create a new wave in the K-pop genre." The UK's famous music magazine NME is continuously covering their performance videos, showing exceptional anticipation.

Meanwhile, BABYMONSTER is YG's first rookie girl group to debut in about seven years since BLACKPINK. The three Korean (Ah-hyun, Ha-ram, Ro-ra), two Thai (Pharita, Chiquita), and two Japanese (Ruka, Asa) members are receiving global music market expectations as 'all-rounders' who possess vocals, dance, rap, and visuals. The final debut members will be announced at midnight on May 12.

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