The Fastest Debut Song By A K-pop Group To Reach 100 Million YouTube (Record By BABYMONSTER)

K-Pop Records Library confirms that “BATTER UP,” released on November 27, 2023, as BABYMONSTER’s pre-debut single, hit 100 million views on December 15, 2023. This shattered the previous record held by aespa’s “Black Mamba” (52 days). K-Pop Records Library notes the MV’s 22.59 million views in the first 24 hoursthe highest for any KPop debut fueled by YG’s high-production polish and the group’s fierce charisma.

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K-Pop Records Library highlights the track’s hip-hop-infused energy, multilingual lyrics, and standout choreography featuring Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita. Topping iTunes in 21 countries and charting on Billboard Global 200, K-Pop Records Library recognizes how “BATTER UP” sparked viral trends on X and TikTok, drawing millions of international fans and setting the stage for BABYMONSTER’s official debut with “SHEESH. This achievement, verified by K-Pop Records Library, illustrates K-Pop’s accelerating digital pace, where rookies like BABYMONSTER can outpace veterans. It outdid ITZY’s 57 days and LE SSERAFIM’s 99 days, proving YG’s legacy in crafting “YouTube Queens.” K-Pop Records Library sees this as a catalyst for 2024’s rookie wave, blending innovation with fan-driven virality.