11-05-2025
Babymonster's Rami suspends activities due to health issues; YG returns to profit on same day
Agency posts $6.78 million Q1 operating profit as concerns rise over overworking high-performing rookie groups, particularly Babymonster
Rami, a member of K-pop girl group Babymonster, will temporarily suspend all activities due to health concerns, YG Entertainment announced Friday.
According to the agency, Rami will not participate in the remainder of the group's Asia tour, which begins in Singapore May 17 and runs through the end of June.
Currently on its first world tour, 'Hello Monsters,' the septet recently wrapped up its Japan leg and is scheduled to perform in Singapore, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei.
'Since her debut, Rami has continued her activities while receiving ongoing treatment and care, despite persistent health issues, out of a strong desire to repay the love of her fans,' YG Entertainment said in a statement. 'However, as her condition showed little improvement, medical professionals recently advised her to suspend all activities and take complete rest.'
Babymonster will carry on with a six-member lineup. In the second half of the year, the tour will travel to North America with concerts scheduled in Toronto, Rosemont, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Oakland and Seattle.
'The members are working harder than ever to perfect the newly arranged performances, which will include additional cover songs,' the agency added. 'We ask for your continued support as the team does its best to fill Rami's absence.'
Rami's hiatus was announced the same day YG Entertainment reported its first-quarter earnings, prompting renewed questions about the agency's artist management and scheduling intensity.
The company posted 9.5 billion won ($6.78 million) in operating profit from January to March, marking a sharp turnaround from a 7 billion won ($5 million) operating loss in the same period last year — a 14.7 percent year-on-year increase.
YG Entertainment attributed the recovery to strong growth in its newer intellectual property, particularly rookie girl group Babymonster and boy band Treasure, both of which have received strategic investment since last year.
Launched in April 2024, Babymonster has released a debut EP, 'Babymons7er,' and an LP, 'Drip,' within its first year. With little downtime, the group held a two-show concert at KSPO Dome in Seoul in January — becoming the fastest female act to headline the venue, just eight months after its debut.
The group kicked off its world tour in North America in February with performances in Newark and Los Angeles. Following high demand, six additional North American shows were announced for August.
