BABYMONSTER to debut with 6 members following Ahyeon’s health issues

BABYMONSTER to debut with 6 members following Ahyeon’s health issues

On November 15, 2023, South Korean media outlet News1 reported that (now former) BABYMONSTER member Ahyeon had quit the girl group for “personal reasons.” YG Entertainment later confirmed the report on the same day, with a source from the agency saying that BABYMONSTER will be debuting with 6 members, instead of 7. “BABYMONSTER will be debuting as a six-member group with Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Haram, Rora, and Chiquita. After careful discussion, it was decided that Ahyeon, who had prepared together [with BABYMONSTER], will be focusing on getting rest for the mean time due to health reasons.” The source later added, “Although we are saddened to be unable to introduce Ahyeon as a member of BABYMONSTER, we made this decision for the sake of the artist’s health. We will spare no support so that Ahyeon can recover fully and return in good health.” YG Entertainment also made it clear that Ahyeon is still a member of BABYMONSTER, and will just sit out of their debut promotions. The news of Ahyeon sitting out of promotions comes days after the agency confirmed the girl group’s debut date—on November 27, 2023. It also came after the first teaser image of member Asa was released by YG Entertainment. Fans were saddened by the news of Ahyeon’s absence from the group’s debut but still sent their regards and concerns for the artist’s health. The hashtag “#AhyeonComebackHealthier” also trended on X (formerly Twitter). YG Entertainment confrims that #Ahyeon is still a member of #BABYMONSTER, but will not participate in their debut. pic.twitter.com/s6jjAaJFSI — GLOBALMYEON (@globalmyeon) November 16, 2023 JUNG AHYEON YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS pic.twitter.com/5ofFu1Qy32 — BABYMONSTER PICS (@picbaemon) November 15, 2023 THIS IS AHYEON FROM BABYMONSTER pic.twitter.com/bjP7hsB9hE — BABYMONSTER PICS (@picbaemon) November 15, 2023 https://twitterx.com/rukasahyeon/status/1724670505423450173?s=20 wdym ahyeon will not debuting with babymonster ???pic.twitter.com/7mY8Jdg4Jo — env🍉 (@iamiamz_) November 15, 2023 YG confirmed that the rumors of member Ahyeon’s withdrawal were not true, but stated, “she will focus on rest due to health reasons, and BABYMONSTER would remain as the existing 7-membered group. 🔗https://t.co/o5Bt7VJapu#BABYMONSTER #베이비몬스터 @YGBABYMONSTER_ pic.twitter.com/1YlhVlNhup — BABYMONSTER GLOBAL ♭ (@BABYMONGLOBAL) November 16, 2023 baemon stans yesterday baemon stans today#BABYMONSTER @YGBABYMONSTER_ pic.twitter.com/Mezx1yu33t — rec ♭ | batter up out on november 27 ♡ (@ourawraies) November 16, 2023 baemon stans yesterday baemon stans today#BABYMONSTER @YGBABYMONSTER_ pic.twitter.com/Mezx1yu33t — rec ♭ | batter up out on november 27 ♡ (@ourawraies) November 16, 2023 #THROWBAEK : Iconic ‘Charlie Puth –