The powerhouse rookie girl group BABYMONSTER has further cemented its status as a “Next-Generation YouTube Queen” by achieving another massive streaming milestone.

On November 16, 2025, at approximately 9:13 p.m. KST, the music video for their B-side track, “Really Like You,” officially surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.

B-Side Success and Time to Milestone

The achievement is particularly notable as “Really Like You” is a B-side from their first full-length album, DRIP, demonstrating the group’s depth of popularity beyond their title tracks.

  • Release Date: The music video for “Really Like You” was originally released on January 17, 2025, at 12 a.m. KST.
  • Time Taken: It took the video approximately nine months and 30 days to reach the 100 million view mark, a strong pace for a non-promoted track.
  • Track Style: “Really Like You” is a track described as having a 1990s hip-hop and R&B style, characterized by a groovy sound, heavy rapping, sensational vocals, and a rhythmic beat. The music video features a lively, refreshing atmosphere with natural visuals and expressive acting, set in a school-like environment.

Expanding the “100 Million” Video Collection

With the addition of “Really Like You,” BABYMONSTER now has a total of nine official music videos that have exceeded the 100 million view threshold.

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BABYMONSTER (Credit: YouTube)

This list of popular videos showcases the group’s consistent global demand and their successful trajectory since their debut under YG Entertainment.

The nine music videos that have achieved this milestone are:

  • “BATTER UP”
  • “Stuck In The Middle”
  • “SHEESH”
  • “FOREVER”
  • “DRIP” (The title track of the album)
  • “CLIK CLAK”
  • “HOT SAUCE”
  • “WE GO UP” (Title track of their second mini-album, which recently hit 100M views in October)
  • “Really Like You” (The newly added B-side)

This impressive cumulative viewership record is further amplified by the group’s overall YouTube performance.

Congratulations to BABYMONSTER for their continuous success!

On November 17, 2025, Jellyfish Entertainment released an official statement announcing the mandatory military enlistment date for VERIVERY member Hoyoung.

The announcement marks the next phase in the idol’s career and confirms his official plans following a recent period of temporary hiatus from group activities.

Official Announcement from Jellyfish Entertainment

Jellyfish Entertainment released a comprehensive statement detailing the arrangements for Hoyoung’s service.

Although the specific date is not included in the provided text, the agency’s announcement confirms the necessity of his upcoming service and sets the timeline for his temporary departure from the entertainment industry.

  • Mandatory Service: Hoyoung, as a Korean male citizen, is preparing to fulfill his mandatory military duty.
  • Prior Hiatus: The announcement comes as Hoyoung had already been on a temporary hiatus from the group’s schedule, suggesting a planned move toward his service.
  • Agency’s Message: The statement serves to officially inform VERIVERY’s fans (Verrer) and the public, requesting support for Hoyoung as he begins his service. The announcement concluded with well wishes for Hoyoung to have a “healthy and safe service.”

Context of VERIVERY’s Recent Activities

Hoyoung’s enlistment marks a significant moment for the group, particularly in light of their recent activities and corporate stability:

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VERIVERY’s Hoyoung (Credit: Instagram)

  • Group Stability: Just four weeks prior to the enlistment announcement, VERIVERY confirmed their long-term commitment to the group by successfully renewing their contract with Jellyfish Entertainment. This solidifies the group’s future as a unit, ensuring that the remaining members can continue their activities and that Hoyoung will rejoin the group after his service.
  • Recent Comebacks: VERIVERY has been consistently active, with recent comebacks and announcements, including plans for a comeback following the BOYS II PLANET finale and recent teasers for their “Lost And Found” comeback. Hoyoung’s service will likely affect the group’s promotional lineup for the next year and a half.
  • Fan Support: Given the recent renewal and ongoing success, the fans’ focus will now shift to supporting Hoyoung’s health and safety during his service, as is customary in the K-pop community when male idols enlist.

This step is a necessary one for Hoyoung, and the industry will track his service and look forward to his safe return to VERIVERY.