[SBS Star] BABYMONSTER RAMI Reveals Her Mother Almost Made Debut in a Girl Group

K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER's member RAMI shared that her mother almost made her debut as a girl group. On November 10 episode of SBS' television show Running Man, RAMI, the group's other member RORA, and Kim Dong Jun of boy group ZE:A joined as guests. While on the bus to their next destination, Yu Jae Seok, who was sitting next to RAMI, asked RAMI and RORA if they had always aimed to make their K-pop debut. RAMI said, Getting into this industry just happened naturally for me since I started as a child model at two years old. I modeled until I was 12, and along the way, I ended up joining YG Entertainment. When HAHA asked which parent influenced her debut more, RAMI replied, I think both my mom and dad, but maybe my mom a little more. She went on to explain, Actually, my mom almost debuted in a girl group. She was part of the pre-debut team and even participated in the 'National Singing Contest.' As RORA shared that her mother was a former pianist, the Running Man members were amazed by the impressive talents of their parents. Kim Jong-kook then commented, Turns out my mom used to party a lot. She told me she ruled Myeongdong back in the day. I only found out recently, humorously showing that he inherited his mother's performer side. Yu Jae Seok also added, My dad was quite the playful one, revealing that he inherited his father's spirited nature. Kim Dong Jun, known as a sports idol for his impressive athletic skills, also shared that his mother was an athlete, having been a track and field competitor. Song Ji-hyo, renowned for her athleticism, also revealed that her mother was a former swimmer. Yang Se Chan also mentioned, I heard my maternal grandfather's dream was to be a comedian. They said everyone laughed as soon as he entered the room, then explained what his grandfather used to do, making everyone on the bus burst into laughter. (Credit= SBS Running Man, YG Entertainment) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] JENNIE Absent from YG Family Group Photo at 2NE1's Concert; Is It Because of G-DRAGON?

JENNIE of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK was absent from the YG Family group photo at girl group 2NE1's concert, sparking speculation that it may be due to her alleged ex-boyfriend, G-DRAGON of boy group BIGBANG. Last weekend, 2NE1 successfully held their reunion concert, WELCOME BACK, to commemorate their 15th debut anniversary. Thousands of fans, along with celebrities who grew up listening to 2NE1's music, attended the concert to relive the performances of their favorite group from years past. Among the celebrities who joined in on this nostalgic event were JENNIE, G-DRAGON, DAESUNG, SE7EN, GUMMY, WINNER, BABYMONSTER, Yang Hyun-suk and more. JENNIE attended the concert with actress Yang Hye Ji, enthusiastically waving a 2NE1 lightstick during the event. It was on the final day of the concert that both JENNIE and G-DRAGON were spotted at the venue by fans. However, after the concert, JENNIE was notably absent from the YG Family group photo that the 'main' YG Family members took together. It turned out that JENNIE had taken a separate photo with 2NE1, together with other YG Entertainment artists. JENNIE and G-DRAGON were swept up in dating rumors in 2021. When the rumors emerged, their then-agency, YG Entertainment, issued a vague statement: It's difficult for us to comment on the personal lives of our artists, neither confirming nor denying the relationship. While G-DRAGON posed for the group photo with other artists from YG Entertainment, JENNIE did not, leading to speculation about the reason behind it. Rumors are circulating that JENNIE and G-DRAGON intentionally avoided each other. (Credit= 'jennierubyjane' 'daraxxi' Instagram, Online Community) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] BABYMONSTER AHYEON Shares How She Feels About Being Labeled as Little JENNIE

K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER's member AHYEON shared her feelings about being called little JENNIE. On April 1, BABYMONSTER's interview took place at YG Entertainment headquarters in Hapjeong-dong, Seoul, in celebration of the release of the group's first mini album BABYMONSTER. During their interview, BABYMONSTER was asked about being called the sister group of their sunbae YG Entertainment group BLACKPINK. To this question, RAMI answered, Receiving such a nickname is truly an honor, elaborating, We've been the center of attention even from the time before our debut. We see that as a privilege and are committed to working hard. Speaking of BLACKPINK, RORA spoke about the valuable guidance they received from BLACKPINK, saying, During our survival show, BLACKPINK sunbaes generously offered us insightful feedback on our performances. She went on to say, They emphasized the importance of maintaining an audience-centric attitude and regularly attended our monthly evaluations, providing us with invaluable advice. As AHYEON has been dubbed Little JENNIE from the beginning, she was subsequently questioned about her thoughts on the nickname. She expressed, JENNIE sunbae is my idol, and she has been a significant source of inspiration for me. She further remarked, Being called 'Little JENNIE' is such an honor. As her hoobae, I would like to excel as an artist, and show respect to all sunbaes consistently. I also aim to discover my own unique style throughout my journey. Initially, BABYMONSTER made their debut last November without AHYEON. At that time, YG Entertainment clarified that AHYEON was dealing with health issues and would be joining the group soon. More recently, YG Entertainment announced AHYEON's official inclusion in April, with the agency's head producer Yang Hyun-suk stating, April 1 will mark BABYMONSTER's official debut. (Credit= YG Entertainment, 'BABYMONSTER' YouTube) (SBS Star)

베이비몬스터, 'Stuck In The Middle' 비주얼 최초 공개

YG 신인 걸그룹 베이비몬스터가 신곡 'Stuck In The Middle'의 콘셉트를 엿볼 수 있는 이미지를 첫 공개했다. YG엔터테인먼트는 26일 공식 블로그에 BABYMONSTER - TITLE 'Stuck In The Middle'을 게재했다. 포스터에서 화사한 화이트톤 드레스 착장의 베이비몬스터는 우아하면서도 청초한 비주얼로 단박에 시선을 압도했다. 그간 베이비몬스터가 보여줬던 에너제틱한 모습과는 사뭇 다른 분위기가 인상적이라는 평가가 나왔다. 베이비몬스터는 오는 2월 1일 0시 두 번째 신곡 'Stuck In The Middle'을 발표한다. 멤버들의 뛰어난 가창력과 유니크한 음색에 오롯이 집중할 수 있는 새로운 장르의 곡이 탄생할 것으로 전해졌다. 한편 베이비몬스터 데뷔를 준비했던 멤버 아현은 건강 회복으로 데뷔가 불발 됐지만 최근 다시 합류 계획을 밝혔다. (SBS연예뉴스 강경윤 기자)

베이비몬스터, 'Stuck In The Middle' 비주얼 최초 공개

[SBS연예뉴스 ㅣ 강경윤 기자] YG 신인 걸그룹 베이비몬스터가 신곡 'Stuck In The Middle'의 콘셉트를 엿볼 수 있는 이미지를 첫 공개했다. YG엔터테인먼트는 26일 공식 블로그에 BABYMONSTER - TITLE 'Stuck In The Middle'을 게재했다. 포스터에서 화사한 화이트톤 드레스 착장의 베이비몬스터는 우아하면서도 청초한 비주얼로 단박에 시선을 압도했다. 그간 베이비몬스터가 보여줬던 에너제틱한 모습과는 사뭇 다른 분위기가 인상적이라는 평가가 나왔다. 베이비몬스터는 오는 2월 1일 0시 두 번째 신곡 'Stuck In The Middle'을 발표한다. 멤버들의 뛰어난 가창력과 유니크한 음색에 오롯이 집중할 수 있는 새로운 장르의 곡이 탄생할 것으로 전해졌다. 한편 베이비몬스터 데뷔를 준비했던 멤버 아현은 건강 회복으로 데뷔가 불발 됐지만 최근 다시 합류 계획을 밝혔다. kykang@sbs.co.kr