The seven BABYMONSTER members, Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora and Chiquita, are YG Entertainment’s newest girl group and one of K-pop’s fastest rising acts in 2026. With their third EP Choom, fresh digital single “Sugar Honey Ice Tea,” and another world tour announced, they have moved far beyond rookie status.
US K-pop listeners keep hearing “Sheesh” and “Drip” on playlists, but many still need a clear guide to the group itself. Here is a quick 2026 biography of BABYMONSTER, covering members, ages, debut timeline and what is happening now, including Rami’s health hiatus.
Who Is BABYMONSTER? Lineup, Ages and Fandom
Formed in Seoul, BABYMONSTER is the first YG Entertainment girl group since BLACKPINK, with a multinational lineup of three Korean members (Ahyeon, Rami, Rora), two Japanese members (Ruka, Asa) and two Thai members (Pharita, Chiquita). As of June 2026 they range from 17 to 24 years old, already headlining arenas while many of their peers are still training.
Their fandom name is MONSTIEZ, combining “MONS” and “ties” to describe the tight bond between the idols and fans. Staying true to YG’s hip hop leaning sound but emphasizing live vocals and performance, BABYMONSTER are now promoting Choom and “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” ahead of the Choom World Tour, which starts June 26 in Seoul and expands to South America, Europe and Oceania.
BABYMONSTER Members: 2026 Profiles and Ages
Below is a snapshot of every BABYMONSTER member, with international age as of June 8 2026.
- Ruka – born March 20 2002 (24, Japanese), main rapper and main dancer, former Shibu3 Project member.
- Pharita – born August 26 2005 (20, Thai), lead vocalist, picked from 1,226 YG applicants and once a contestant on Idol Paradise.
- Asa – born April 17 2006 (20, Japanese), main rapper, dancer and vocalist who co wrote “Batter Up.”
- Ahyeon – born April 11 2007 (19, Korean), main vocalist, rapper, dancer and center, trilingual all rounder whose “Dangerously” cover led Charlie Puth to gift “Like That.”
- Rami – born October 17 2007 (18, Korean), main vocalist and former child model, currently on health related hiatus announced May 9 2025.
- Rora – born August 14 2008 (17, Korean), lead vocalist and visual, former U.SSO Girl member with a stage name inspired by “aurora.”
- Chiquita – born February 17 2009 (17, Thai), lead dancer, vocalist and rapper, youngest member, who joined after three months of training and then trained for three years.
Rami remains part of the official lineup, but songs like “Hot Sauce” and several tour stops have featured six member stages while she focuses on recovery.
Debut, Discography and What Comes Next
BABYMONSTER moved from pre debut single “Dream” in May 2023 to six member debut “Batter Up,” then April 2024 mini album BABYMONS7ER with title track “Sheesh” entering the Circle Digital Chart top ten. Full album Drip later reached the Billboard 200 and powered the 2025 Hello Monsters world tour, while Choom, “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” and a planned October 2026 second album keep the storyline racing forward.