On the afternoon of December 25th, the SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 was held at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon, becoming one of the most anticipated year-end music events for K-pop fans. Featuring top-notch bands such as Stray Kids, NCT DREAM, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, aespa and ILLIT, the festival provided a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere to close out the year.
Amidst a star-studded lineup, BABYMONSTER managed to carve out a memorable moment with performances of Let’s go up AND PSYCHO. In particular, Asa attracted general attention for his sharp cut “small reversal” move during PSYCHO. Performed quickly and confidently, the movement showcased his commanding stage presence. What impressed viewers even more was that despite the sudden and high-energy movement, Asa maintained a stable and smooth live voice without losing breath, an achievement that surprised many netizens and earned her generous praise.
Clips capturing this moment quickly went viral across social media platforms, racking up views, likes and shares in a short time. Many viewers have commented that Asa has a a powerful yet composed stage aura, balancing expressive performance, precise choreography and solid live singing. Her ability to harmonize facial expressions, movements and voice was widely cited as what made her stand out during the performance.
Even before taking the stage, Asa had already become a talking point on the SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 red carpet. Appearing with eye-catching pink hair, she was described by fans as having a “angelic” view.. Her glowing complexion, delicate facial features and elegant yet confident demeanor left a strong impression. Without relying on extravagant styles or accessories, Asa effortlessly commanded attention through her natural charisma and refined presence.
Despite this combination of strong imagery and well-recognized performance skills, Asa and BABYMONSTER as a group have yet to reach a breakthrough that would propel them to the top level of the current K-pop scene. This has led many fans to wonder why a group from a powerful agency like YG Entertainment, with talent and confidence on stage, hasn’t fully taken off. According to conventional wisdom, the biggest missing piece is a true hit song. A wildly popular track could serve as a catalyst not only for Asa’s individual recognition but also for BABYMONSTER to expand beyond their fan base and move closer to leading the new generation of idols.
Asa, the Japanese member of BABYMONSTER under YG Entertainment, was born Enami Asa on April 17, 2006. Since debut, she quickly attracted attention for her fast and rhythmically precise rapping style, confident performance attitude, and strong stage control that exceeds expectations for her age. After training for several years at YG, she also participated in writing and composing lyrics for Beathighlighting his potential as a well-rounded artist. In addition to her technical skills, Asa is known for her friendly personality, strong teamwork, and fluent knowledge of Japanese, Korean, and English.
With his talent, visuals and growing stage presence, many fans hope that Asa and BABYMONSTER as a whole will soon find the right opportunity and the right song to finally receive the wider recognition they believe he deserves on the K-pop map.
Sources: K14
