BABYMONSTER Prove to Be Next-Gen YouTube Queens…New Song Surpasses 10 Million Views in Half a Day
[엑스포츠뉴스=명희숙 기자] BABYMONSTER is displaying remarkable popularity following the release of their new song.
The music video for BABYMONSTER’s new digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” surpassed 10 million views on YouTube at around 2:13 p.m. on June 8. The milestone came about 14 hours after its midnight release that same day, proving their status as “YouTube queens” of the next generation.
“SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” is an uptempo dance track marked by a rhythmic bass sound and a highly addictive hook that lingers in the ears. The members’ solid rapping and refreshing vocals blend with the song’s cool energy, earning praise for signaling the birth of a new BABYMONSTER-style summer anthem.
The music video is also gaining word-of-mouth buzz among music fans for its witty, playful direction that satirizes gossip and its refreshing performance befitting a summer song. Immediately after its release, it swept the upper ranks of YouTube trending charts around the world before heading straight to No. 1 on the worldwide trending chart.
Riding this momentum, BABYMONSTER will release the performance video for “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” at 6 p.m. on June 10. With the kitschy finger gestures and lively group choreography receiving a positive response, expectations are high for the full performance video that will showcase the entire choreography.
Meanwhile, BABYMONSTER, who debuted in 2024, has been cementing their unique presence by taking on a wide range of genres, from hip-hop to pop and dance. From June 26 to 28, they will open their second world tour at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul and meet global fans.
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