YG Entertainment's rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER, celebrated their first Christmas with a special cover of the year-end sentimental carol, "Merry Christmas," dedicated to their global fans.
On the 20th, YG Entertainment officially shared 'BABYMONSTER - 'Christmas Without You' COVER (SPECIAL PRESENT)' on their blog. The video features the BABYMONSTER members reinterpreting Ava Max's original song with their own unique sensibility. The setting is adorned with whimsical lighting and props, creating a Christmas atmosphere, and the BABYMONSTER members, dressed in white and red outfits, captivate with their warm vocals. The playful accompaniment blends seamlessly, and the thrilling high notes in the latter part showcase their solid vocal abilities.
BABYMONSTER, inheriting YG's hip-hop DNA, added their own flair to the arrangement, providing music fans with a different kind of enjoyment. Particularly, the rap parts by LUKA and ASA seamlessly blend into the members' vocals, creating a special chemistry.
The cute movements and gestures using various props such as a tree and gift boxes reveal their inherent innocent and adorable charm. Shouting "Merry Christmas," the members gift viewers with a joyful energy, bringing smiles to those who watch.
Meanwhile, BABYMONSTER's 'BATTER UP,' released on November 27th, debuted at number one on iTunes charts in 21 countries, achieving top positions on worldwide charts simultaneously with their debut. They secured 101st place on the U.S. Billboard Global 200 and 49th place on the Billboard Global (Excl. U.S) chart. On Spotify, they surpassed 10 million streams in just ten days, setting a new record for the fastest debut song by a K-pop girl group.
Written by Yoon Sang Geun
Translated by Lee So Yun