The group BABYMONSTER is gaining momentum with their new song comeback and global popularity. Following positive reviews from global fans, they are also overwhelmingly number one among their fandom.
BABYMONSTER's 'HOT SAUCE' topped the weekly fandom chart of K-Pop Radar. This indicates that they are receiving solid support from fans not only domestically but also in the global music market.
K-Pop Radar is a free service released by Space Oddity for the music industry, helping to see the size of fandoms and trends of all K-pop artists at a glance. Currently, it provides real-time music video views, YouTube subscriber counts, and changes in social media follower counts for about 800 domestic teams in a website format, thus illustrating the trends in K-pop.
BABYMONSTER has shown overwhelming support and growth right after the release of their new song, proving the increase and popularity of their global fandom. The music video for BABYMONSTER's 'HOT SAUCE' recorded 41.81 million views during the K-Pop Radar counting period for the second week of July (July 3-9, 2025). The increase in Spotify followers during the same period was 54,000, compared to the K-pop average of 1,600, marking an overwhelming figure.
Social media indicators also stood out. Over the week, BABYMONSTER gained 33,000 Instagram followers and 2,100 Twitter followers. This also proves BABYMONSTER's growth, as these figures are overwhelming compared to other artists.
BABYMONSTER drew enthusiastic praise from global fans following the release of 'HOT SAUCE' on the 1st. With this track, they perfectly embodied an old-school hip-hop concept that they had never shown before, garnering great interest from global K-pop fans and meeting expectations with high-quality music and performances.
Listeners expressed excitement for the birth of another summer song filled with BABYMONSTER's bright and cheerful charm. The members' refreshing vocals and solid, fast-paced rapping add enjoyment, while the upbeat brass and rhythmic drum beats combined with the hook create a strong addictiveness.
The music video also captured the lively mood of summer, entering the phase of popularity. The retro styling with popping colors, performances utilizing their arms to create a refreshing spectacle, the members' confident attitude, and lively energy all combined to focus attention.
'HOT SAUCE' music video proved the hot interest and expectations as it shot to number one on the 'most viewed video in 24 hours' right after its release, and is heading towards 60 million views just nine days after being released. It has also received a warm response by ranking high on QQ Music's music video chart, the largest music site in China.
With overwhelming support from global fans, BABYMONSTER has established itself as a representative girl group of the fifth generation of K-pop, and its future steps are highly anticipated.
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