In the rising Gen 5 wave of K-pop, Rora from BabyMonster is already making serious noise as one of the standout dance talents. Back in January 2023, YG Entertainment dropped “BABYMONSTER (#3) – RORA (Live Performance)” on their official YouTube channel, where Rora showcased body control way beyond her years. As of July 2025, the video has racked up over 12 million views — and counting.
Choreographer Lee Joo-sun, who’s worked with BLACKPINK, told Korea’s Dispatch magazine, “Rora has this rare, natural sense of rhythm for someone her age.” And it’s not just talk. During BabyMonster’s debut stage with “SHEESH” on M Countdown (April 1, 2024), Rora flexed her versatility with a dance style blending popping, hip-hop, and lightning-fast footwork. Her individual fancam hit Korea’s YouTube trending list within 24 hours, according to Kpop Radar — that’s no small feat.
Then there’s the “LIKE THAT” Dance Performance, which dropped in September 2024 on YouTube. That clip smashed over 12 million views in just three weeks. Fans were especially hyped about her shoulder isolations — a slick urban choreography technique — and the way she effortlessly led the formation. She’s got that “it” factor, no cap.
Naver Entertainment reported that Rora joined YG back in 2018 at just 11 years old. That solid training background is evident in her storytelling through movement — an element that StageMasters described as “rare in Gen 5 performers.”
By July 2025, the hashtag #RoraDance had clocked over 320 million views on TikTok, per Brandwatch data. Even top choreographer Kyle Hanagami told Dance Spirit, “She’s a gem — the way she embodies music through movement is insane.”
A YG Entertainment rep told Yonhap News that Rora is the “key performer” of BabyMonster and was picked to open their “BabyMonster First Fanmeeting Tour: See You There” with a solo dance in Japan this past June. That’s big time.
With technical chops, global charisma, and the swagger to back it up, Rora’s well on her way to becoming K-pop’s next dance icon. And honestly? She’s just getting started.
