BABYMONSTER Stuns with ‘Golden’ in Original Key… Tops ‘2025 MAMA’ Views
[마이데일리 = 김하영 기자] BABYMONSTER continues to generate buzz with their cover of “Golden,”now claiming the #1 and #2 most-viewed stages from the 2025 MAMA Awards, showcasing their formidable presence.
According to YG Entertainment on December 2, BABYMONSTER’s special stage “What It Sounds Like + Golden” (6.88 million views) and their main stage performance “WE GO UP + DRIP” (5.67 million views), both uploaded on Mnet’s official YouTube channel, have taken the top two spots inoverall views for the event. Combined, the two stages have already surpassed 12.55 million views.
The “What It Sounds Like + Golden” stage by PHARITA, AHYEON, and RORA is drawing particular attention. Touted as one of the most highly anticipated collaborations even before it was released, the performance proved the group’s all-around musical strength and synergy. Above all, their decision to sing live in the original key of the song sparked overwhelming reactions.
“Golden” is widely known as a vocally demanding song with an extremely high range. Among musicfans, it has often been called an “unperformable” track due to the level of vocal control required to complete it. Still, BABYMONSTER took on the challenge head-on in order to fully deliver the narrativeand message of hope embedded in the song, and pulled it off flawlessly. AHYEON even hit a powerful
high-note ad-lib at the end, leaving a thrilling impression.
Their attention to styling also stood out. From costumes to hair and makeup, the group recreated the original animated characters with high fidelity, enhancing the performance’s immersive quality. As a result, social media and online communities have been flooded with reaction videos, fan art, and countless other forms of secondary content inspired by the performance.
Fans are responding with overwhelming praise. Many expressed disbelief that such a vocally intense song was sung live in its original key, describing the group’s vocal abilities as astonishing. Some noted it was hard to imagine a more flawless delivery, while others pointed out that even the final ad-lib was performed with ease, showing the group’s confidence backed by real skill.
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