BABYMONSTER (베이비몬스터; also known as BaeMon) is a 7-member girl group under YG Entertainment. The final lineup was announced on YouTube on May 11, 2023. The members of BABYMONSTER are Rami, Chiquita, Pharita, Rora, Asa, Ahyeon, and Ruka. The group debuted on November 27, 2023, with the single Batter Up.
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- Number of Members: 7
- Members: Rami, Chiquita, Pharita, Rora, Asa, Ruka, Ahyeon
- Former Member: Ahyeon
- Oldest Member: Ruka (born Mar 20, 2002)
- Youngest Member: Chiquita (born Feb 17, 2009)
- Company: YG Entertainment
- Debut: 2023
BABYMONSTER Member Ages
Ranked from oldest to youngest.
| Member | Birthday | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ruka | Mar 20, 2002 | 22 years old |
| 2. Pharita | Aug 26, 2005 | 19 years old |
| 3. Asa | Apr 16, 2006 | 18 years old |
| 4. Ahyeon | Apr 11, 2007 | 17 years old |
| 5. Rami | Oct 17, 2007 | 17 years old |
| 6. Rora | Aug 14, 2008 | 16 years old |
| 7. Chiquita | Feb 17, 2009 | 16 years old |
BABYMONSTER Member Heights
Ranked from tallest to shortest.
| Member | Height |
|---|---|
| 1. Rora | 1.72 m (5’8″) |
| 2. Rami | 1.72 m (5’8″) |
| 3. Pharita | 1.71 m (5’7″) |
| 4. Ahyeon | 1.68 m (5’6″) |
| 5. Asa | 1.67 m (5’6″) |
| 6. Chiquita | 1.67 m (5’6″) |
| 7. Ruka | 1.65 m (5’5″) |
Members
BABYMONSTER is composed of 7 members born between 2002 and 2009. Their ages ranged from 14 to 21 years old at the time of the group’s final lineup announcement. The oldest member is Ruka (born Mar 20, 2002). She was 20 years old at the time of the group’s reveal. The youngest member (maknae) is Chiquita (born Feb 17, 2009). She was 13 years old when the group was revealed to the public. There is an age gap of 7 years between the oldest member and the youngest member of BABYMONSTER.
The members of BABYMONSTER are Rami, Chiquita, Pharita, Ruka, Asa, Ahyeon, and Rora. Ahyeon was part of the evaluation and selection process but was not included in the final debuting lineup due to health reasons.
Positions
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Rami | main vocalist |
| Asa | rapper, dancer |
| Pharita | vocalist |
| Ahyeon | main vocalist, rapper |
| Ruka | rapper, dancer |
| Rora | vocalist |
| Chiquita | vocalist, maknae |
Vocal Line
Rami, PHarita, Rora, Ahyeon, and Chiquita are part of the vocal line.
Rap Line
Ahyeon, Asa, and Ruka are part of the rap line.
Dance Line
Asa and Ruka are part of the dance line.
Ethnicity and Nationality
BABYMONSTER has members of diverse nationalities. They have 3 Korean members, 2 Japanese members, and 2 Thai members. Chiquita and Pharita are Thai. Asa and Ruka are Japanese. Ahyeon, Rora, and Rami are South Korean.
| Member | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Chiquita | Thai |
| Pharita | Thai |
| Asa | Japanese |
| Rami | Korean |
| Ruka | Japanese |
| Rora | Korean |
| Ahyeon | Korean |
Languages
Because of their diverse backgrounds, members can speak multiple languages. All members speak Korean. Pharita speaks fluent English. Ruka and Asa speak Japanese. Chiquita and Pharita can speak Thai. Ahyeon can speak Korean, English, and Chinese.
Zodiac Signs
| Member | Zodiac Sign |
|---|---|
| Chiquita | Aquarius |
| Rami | Libra |
| Asa | Aries |
| Pharita | Virgo |
| Ruka | Pisces |
| Rora | Leo |
| Ahyeon | Aries |
Fun Facts and Trivia
- BABYMONSTER is the first girl group to debut from YG Entertainment in 7 years, since BLACKPINK’s debut in 2016. They debuted 3 years after the debut of Treasure.
- The names BABYMONSTER and BAEMON were trademarked by YG Entertainment in 2020.
- All members went through rigorous monthly evaluations as part of their training.
- Originally the group had been announced to be preparing for debut in the second half of 2021; however, no actual group debuted at the time.
- The oldest 3 members of BABYMONSTER are all foreigners (not Korean).
Ruka
Ruka is the oldest member of BABYMONSTER. She was 21 years old when she made her debut with the group. Ruka and Asa are the first Japanese members to debut in a girl group under YG Entertainment. She is a former member of the Jpop group Shibu3 Project. In 2018, at 16, she passed the audition with YG Entertainment. During training, she was praised for her strong dancing skills, which she had been mastering for 10 years. She trained for 4-5 years before her debut with BABYMONSTER.
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- Stage Name: Ruka
- Full Name: Kawai Ruka
- Native Name: 河井瑠花
- Birthday: Mar 20, 2002
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position: dancer, rapper
- Height: 165 cm (5’5”)
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Pharita
Pharita is Thai. She was 18 years old when she was revealed as a new member of BABYMONSTER in 2023. She was a child model prior to debuting as a member of BABYMONSTER.
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- Stage Name: Pharita
- Full Name: Pharita Chaikong
- Native Name: ภริตา ชายคง
- Birthday: Aug 26, 2005
- Country of Birth: Thailand
- Position: vocalist
- Height: 171 cm (5’7”)
- Zodiac: Virgo
Asa
Asa is one of the main rappers of BABYMONSTER. She was 17 years old when she was revealed as a new member. Asa and Ruka are the first members of Japanese nationality to debut in a girl group under YG Entertainment. Asa started dancing at a very young age and specialized in hip-hop.
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- Stage Name: Asa
- Full Name: Enami Asa
- Native Name: 榎並杏紗
- Birthday: Apr 16, 2006
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Position: rapper
- Height: 167 cm (5’5”)
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
Ahyeon (Inactive Member)
Ahyeon is a rapper and vocalist. She was the second member of BABYMONSTER revealed. She is Korean and has a brother. She passed the first audition for Banana Culture Entertainment in 2017 and the YG audition in 2018. She trained for 4 years. Ahyeon can speak Korean, English, and Chinese fluently. During the final evaluations, YG said that Ahyeon was the member with the most vocal range. On November 15, 2023, it was announced that Ahyeon would not be part of the debuting group due to health reasons but it is expected she will join the group at a later time.
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- Stage Name: Ahyeon
- Full Name: Jung Ah Yeon
- Native Name: 정아현
- Birthday: Apr 11, 2007
- Country of Birth: South Korea
- Position: rapper, vocalist
- Height: 167 cm (5’5”)
- Zodiac: Aries
Rami
Rami was the first member of BABYMONSTER revealed. She was 16 years old at the time. Rami is Korean and trained for about 5 years before debuting. Her position in the group is vocalist. She started as a child clothing model before passing the YG audition in 2018 and becoming an idol trainee. Rami can speak English and Korean.
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- Stage Name: Rami
- Full Name: Shin Ha Ram
- Native Name: 신하람
- Birthday: Oct 17, 2007
- Country of Birth: South Korea
- Position: vocalist
- Height: 172 cm (5’8”)
- Zodiac: Libra
Rora
Rora is a former member of U.SSO Girl. She was part of the first generation from 2017 to 2018 alongside NewJeans’ Hyein. Rora is one of the youngest members of the group. She was 15 years old when she debuted in BABYMONSTER. Her position in the group is vocalist.
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- Stage Name: Rora
- Full Name: Lee Da In
- Native Name: 이다인
- Birthday: Aug 14, 2008
- Country of Birth: South Korea
- Position: vocalist
- Height: 172 cm (5’8”)
- Zodiac: Leo
Chiquita
Chiquita is a Thai trainee that was being mentored by Lisa and has been training for over 2 years. At 14 years old, she was the youngest member (maknae) in the group at the time of their debut. Her family is composed of her mother (born in 1981), her father, and an older brother (born in 2006).
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- Stage Name: Chiquita
- Full Name: Riracha Phondechaphiphat
- Native Name:ริรชาพรเดชาพิพัฒน์
- Birthday: Feb 17, 2009
- Country of Birth: Thailand
- Position: maknae
- Height: 167 cm (5’5”)
- Zodiac: Aquarius