On October 6, 2023, BABYMONSTER graced the stage as the opening act for 2NE1’s final concert in Seoul during their Welcome Back Tour. The emerging K-pop girl group captivated the audience not only with their own songs like “Sheesh,”but they also delivered a heartfelt rendition of 2NE1’s “Lonely.”
In addition to BABYMONSTER, a number of other idols attended the concert to celebrate 2NE1’s significant 15th debut anniversary. Among them was BLACKPINK’s Jennie, who was visibly excited throughout BABYMONSTER’s performance.
Several videos shared by fans captured Jennie enthusiastically documenting the show. In one clip, she joyfully noted to her friends that the performers were her juniors and affectionately referred to herself as their “mother.”
During the performance of their hit “SHEESH,”Jennie was spotted dancing and singing along, showing her support for the rookies.
This led to a wave of excitement among fans as they recognized the close bond between the two artists. Many fans expressed delight at Jennie’s role as a supportive and encouraging senior to BABYMONSTER, who have recently debuted. Here’s a glimpse of their reactions:
“OMG WE LOVE A SUPPORTIVE SENIOR,”a fan chimed in on X.
“SHE’S SO PROUD OF HER BABIES,”added another fan on X.
“From mentoring to witnessing BABYMONSTER perform so impressively, it’s clear how proud Jennie feels… she even called them her hoobae,”commented another user.
“I’ve been waiting for BaePink interactions since forever, this is making me emotional. Jennie is so adorable,”shared a netizen on X.
More fans expressed their joy over the evident camaraderie between the rookie girl group and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
“FINALLY, BAEJEN CRUMBS!!! WE HAVE BEEN LONGING FOR MOMENTS LIKE THIS,”remarked another fan.
“She’s like a proud mom watching her daughter hit those notes, aww,”added an X user.
“JENNIE IS SO PROUD OF BABYMONSTER. She has been there with them since their trainee days,”noted an X user.
“LOOK AT JENNIE LITERALLY SINGING ALONG TO ‘SHEESH’ AND HAVING A GREAT TIME—MY BAEPINK HEART IS FULL!”exclaimed another fan online.
Everything You Should Know About BABYMONSTER and BLACKPINK’s Jennie
BABYMONSTER, affectionately known as BAEMON, is a K-pop girl group that debuted under YG Entertainment in April 2024. The talented seven-member ensemble consists of Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita.
They released their pre-debut single, “BATTER UP,”in November 2023, excluding Ahyeon. The group officially debuted as a full seven-member unit in April 2024 with their EP, “BABYMONS7ER.”
Since then, they have released several notable tracks, including “SHEESH,””FOREVER,”and “Stuck In The Middle.”
On the other hand, BLACKPINK’s Jennie is a prominent South Korean singer, rapper, and actress who debuted with BLACKPINK under YG Entertainment in 2016.
As BLACKPINK rose to become the leading K-pop girl group globally, the members opted to end their contractual relationship with YG Entertainment.
Although the members are no longer with YG for their solo pursuits, their BLACKPINK contract remains active. In November 2023, Jennie launched her own label, Odd Atelier.
Additionally, she recently partnered with Columbia Records for her solo activities and promotions.
Fans eagerly anticipate her upcoming comeback under the new label, titled “Mantra,”which is expected to be released on October 11, 2024.
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