BABYMONSTER: The New K-Pop Sensation's Double Debut
A New Era for K-Pop Debuts Traditionally, a "debut" in K-Pop marked the first official appearance of a new group. However, this concept has evolved dramatically in recent years. New idols now gradually build their fanbase through survival audition programs or pre-debut singles before making their official debut. BABYMONSTER has followed this modern path, engaging the public through their survival show "Last Evolution." "#Final_Edit_Second_ReallyLast" - The Official Debut After completing "Last Evolution" in May 2023, BABYMONSTER was originally set to debut in November 2023. However, just 12 days before their debut, member Ahyeon had to step down due to health issues. The group finally released their first mini-album on April 1, 2024, which YG Entertainment’s executive producer Yang Hyun-suk designated as their "official debut." This unprecedented change in debut date captured significant attention from K-Pop fans. Two Deb...