The group BABYMONSTER has taken the top spot on the weekly K-pop Radar fandom chart, further confirming its growing global popularity.
On July 11, K-pop Radar released its weekly fandom chart based on growth rates, highlighting the artists who saw the most significant progress over the past week. This week, BABYMONSTER claimed the number one spot with its new track “Hot sauce.”
The music video for “Hot sauce” recorded 41.81 million views during the analysis period for the second week of July (July 3–9, 2025).
On Spotify, BABYMONSTER gained 54,000 new followers during the same period, a number far exceeding the average for K-pop artists, which is around 1,600.
Their social media growth was also impressive. In just one week, BABYMONSTER’s Instagram account gained 33,000 followers, while their Twitter account saw an increase of 2,100 followers. For comparison, the average during that period for K-pop artists was 6,700 followers on Instagram and 182 on Twitter.
Regarding this, K-pop Radar stated:
“BABYMONSTER ranked number 1 with over 40 million views on their music video and also achieved strong results on Spotify.”
In the Top 10 of the weekly fandom chart, several new groups made their debut:
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Rookie group AHOF with “Rendezvous” placed 2nd,
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HITGS with “Charizzma” entered at 4th,
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ILLIT with “Jellyous” reached 6th,
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NCT DREAM with “BTTF” ranked 7th.
The weekly fandom chart is compiled by K-pop Radar (www.kpop-radar.com), a fandom data service operated by music startup Space Oddity. The ranking, based on data from leading global platforms, reflects the highly international nature of K-pop (with over 90% of consumption outside of Korea). It transparently and fairly integrates fan engagement growth stats across YouTube (MV views), Spotify, Twitter, Instagram, and is recognized for its reliability.
In addition, K-pop Radar is a free service launched by Space Oddity for the music industry, enabling a quick overview of the size and growth of fandoms for all K-pop artists. It provides real-time data for approximately 800 Korean groups, such as music video views, YouTube subscribers, and follower variations on Twitter and Instagram. Each year, it also publishes a “Global Map of K-pop”, drawing attention from both the public and industry professionals.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Space Oddity
