BABYMONSTER is the latest group to debut from YG Entertainment.
To promote their title track “SHEESH,” they appeared on numerous programs. On April 14, one of their schedules included a radio show appearance on KBS Cool FM hosted by MC Park Myung Soo.
At one point, they were asked to name their unique selling point. Park Myung Soo asked them, “What sets BABYMONSTER apart from other female idols?”
Pharita answered that they stand out thanks to their skills. They have been trainees at YG Entertainment for several years, with Pharita herself joining in 2020.
All seven of us have been practicing for quite a while.
— Pharita
She singled out their ability to sing well live, saying, “Our vocal skills are good, and we are great live performers.”
Netizens reacted in various ways, with many believing she was “shading” a certain company.
Park Myung-soo: "What sets Babymonster apart from other female idols?"
Pharita: "All seven of us have been practicing for quite a while. Our vocal skills are good, and we are great live performers."
Pharita is def shading #that company LMAO pic.twitter.com/jzs2WR1TTd
— 𝐬𝐚𝐦 || 𝐁𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐒✧ (@SAMBLlNK) April 16, 2024
HYBE has recently been making headlines for the poor vocal technique shown by their groups such as ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM. Some believed that she was indirectly comparing themselves to these groups.
Park Myung-soo asked, "What sets Baby Monster apart from other female idols?"
Pharita replied, "All seven of us have been practicing for quite a while. Our vocal skills are good, and we are great live performers."
is it #that company Shade….LMAO
#BABYMONSTER pic.twitter.com/U3wPXqrBdo
— LunaCoco (@ave_yenz) April 15, 2024
BABYMONSTER, after all, has consistently received praise for their live vocals in each music show, radio show, and reality show performance that they’ve been on so far.
Heard them live and they're the best YG pulled so far. Insane. https://t.co/oeT1CcNKOI
— Ara (@libertedelanuit) April 16, 2024
babymonster are part of the few group in kpop that can say they sound better live than in the studio that is such a flex honestly pic.twitter.com/3S15Qvalsj
— ؘ (@pinksbabymon) April 11, 2024
I really respect artists whose live vocals are even better than studio version pic.twitter.com/ce3kTBze70
— ally (@thebaemonster) April 11, 2024
It reached a point where netizens often compared the YG Entertainment group with their HYBE counterparts.
- “When is HYBE going to stop fighting fans? I know idol groups usually have one member who can’t sing, but I didn’t think the whole group couldn’t sing.”
- “I didn’t care for BABYMONSTER, so I have never listened to them but I’ve seen their live performances and was genuinely shocked.”
- “I like skilled people. I wish BABYMONSTER the best, I am going to root for them.”
Fans also came to Pharita’s defense, pointing out that they were sure she meant no harm to any group.
Don’t take this too seriously. I’m sure Pharita didn’t mean to shade anyone in particular. But it is true that BABYMONSTER is on another level of talent, they’re not just pretty dancers. They can SING, RAP, PERFORM, WRITE LYRICS and much more.
— 𝐬𝐚𝐦 || 𝐁𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐒✧ (@SAMBLlNK) April 16, 2024
Oh god STOP trying creating a fanwar, she wasn’t shading anyone, if you want to shit talk about others – please do it without mentioning Baemon
— DianSHEESH (@mypinkbaemon) April 16, 2024
Regardless, they believed she spoke the truth about BABYMONSTER’s abilities.
she aint shading anyone but baemon definitely showed they are doing just fine in the vocal & rap department. they got a lot of potential. https://t.co/87SXzx87VC
— jackie
𖦹✵ (@maybmustbjackie) April 16, 2024
Nah acc she’s j commenting on their own talents and promoting her own group
Ur j chronically online and shitstirring bc u get no Attention from loved ones https://t.co/CHZikmw55A— BLU IS SEEING MEGAN
(@lucygrayb4ird) April 16, 2024
Just bcs she said something about talent it doesn't mean she is shading anyone. You just made her as cruel as your mind are. Don't put innocent kid at the same level as your cheap behaviour. https://t.co/l8JJMKbYhU
— ✿ ᭙ ୧⍤⃝
𝒘𝒊𝒍 (@blckfoxes) April 17, 2024
When asked to name what makes them different from other groups prior to their official debut, BABYMONSTER mentioned their duality on stage versus off stage as their selling point, as well as their hip hop concept.
Read more on it below.
BABYMONSTER Confidently Answers What Makes Them Different From Other Groups
