BABYMONSTER have wrapped up two sold-out nights at Kyocera Dome Osaka, welcoming 90,000 fans to the latest stop of their world tour. The K-pop girl group took over the venue on 22 and 23 September, marking their first-ever performances at the dome.
As the lights went down, fans across the venue rose to their feet to welcome BABYMONSTER, whose opening performance of 'WE GO UP' kicked off the night with a full live band and the members performing with handheld microphones.
The group kept the energy going with 'SHEESH' and 'DRIP', both of which have surpassed 100 million cumulative streams in Japan, alongside tracks from their third mini-album, 춤 (CHOOM).
For the special dome shows, BABYMONSTER expanded their setlist with 'Ghost', their first original Japanese song, viral track 'REALLY LIKE YOU', and latest release 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA'. Individual solo stages also gave each member a chance to spotlight their vocals, rap, and performance skills.
The scale of the dome was matched by an equally massive production. Cinematic VCRs punctuated the set, while lasers, pyrotechnics, fog, and a sprawling stage transformed the venue throughout the night. Across the stands, fans added to the spectacle with waves of synchronised light sticks.
BABYMONSTER also spent plenty of time connecting directly with their Japanese fans. The members spoke in Japanese throughout the concert without interpreters and even worked Osaka dialect into their interactions with the crowd.
During the encore, the group boarded moving carts to get closer to fans around the dome. The audience's response eventually brought BABYMONSTER back out for a second encore, extending the celebration through one final round of performances.
The concerts capped off the group's Japan tour, which began in Kobe in July and comprised 11 shows across six cities. A total of 200,000 fans attended the run, while the finale at Kyocera Dome Osaka was broadcast live via WOWOW.
The dome debut also marked an emotional milestone for the group. Japanese members ASA and RUKA reflected on seeing the venue filled with fans after finally reaching a stage they had long dreamed of performing on.
"From the very first moment onstage, we felt so overwhelmed that we thought we might cry. Seeing the fans fill every seat made us realise once again just how many people love us," they shared.
"Every one of these moments is possible thanks to all our fans, who have always supported us without wavering. We hope to continue moving forward with you and create even more wonderful memories together."
The milestone follows BABYMONSTER's growing live presence in Japan, from attracting 46,000 attendees to their first fan meeting in 2024 to drawing 250,000 in 2025. With another 200,000 attendees across this year's Japan tour, their cumulative live attendance in the country is now approaching 500,000.
BABYMONSTER launched their second world tour, 2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [춤 (CHOOM)], in Seoul in June. The group are set to continue the tour across Asia, Oceania, South America, North America, and Europe, with 30 shows across 18 cities planned in total. An additional Hong Kong concert has also been confirmed for 10 January.
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