The 2025 MAMA Awards were expected to be a proud moment for BABYMONSTER, especially after they won the Fans’ Choice Award. Instead, the ceremony left many fans deeply worried about the future of member Rami, who has been on hiatus since May. What happened during the show raised new concerns that she may not be returning to the group at all.
Rami’s hiatus has been surrounded by silence from the start. On May 9, 2025, YG Entertainment announced that she would pause all activities because of ongoing health issues.
The agency said she had been struggling with these problems since her debut and needed full rest following her doctors’ advice. At the time, YG explained that her break would last through the Asian leg of BABYMONSTER’s world tour, which was scheduled to end in June.
As months passed, fans became more anxious. When BABYMONSTER released comeback teasers for their June single “HOT SAUCE,” Rami was not included in any of the posters. YG never confirmed whether her hiatus had been extended, which left the fandom confused and frustrated.
Many felt the agency was avoiding giving a proper update. In October, a small hint of hope appeared when member Pharita told fans at a fansign that Rami was still unwell but was getting better. This short comment was the only update fans received in over six months.
When izna member Jiyoon left the group in August after being on hiatus for months, rumors emerged that Rami may also be removed from BABYMONSTER.
Everything came to a head during the 2025 MAMA Awards on November 28. The show included moments that made fans feel something serious was happening behind the scenes. One of the biggest shocks was when the song “DRIP” played during the ceremony.
Fans noticed that Rami’s parts were changed or removed from the track. Many believed this was not a simple edit and the organizers played the MAMA Ver. of the song. The reaction online was immediate, with many accusing the agency of pushing her out quietly.
The worry grew even stronger when the group gave their acceptance speech for the Fans’ Choice Award. The members thanked their fandom and shared their excitement, but they did not mention Rami at all.
In K-pop, it is common for groups to acknowledge missing members during important moments, especially when someone is on hiatus. The lack of any mention felt unusual and hurtful to many fans. Some saw it as an unofficial confirmation that she may not return.
The fandom, MONSTIEZ, is now calling for clear answers. They want YG Entertainment to explain Rami’s situation openly, instead of leaving them to guess. Many feel that the removal of her voice, the silence during the speech, and the lack of communication over the past months all point toward a decision the agency has not yet announced.
As of now, YG Entertainment has not commented on the situation.
