BABYMONSTER member Rami appeared in a new public photo on August 22, 2026, more than a year after announcing her hiatus from group activities. The photo was shared when her mother updated her personal Instagram profile picture. It showed Rami outdoors with light brown hair and her full face visible. Fans quickly reacted to the image, circulating it online and celebrating Rami’s social media appearance after a long absence.
Babymonster’s Rami stuns in a new photo for the first time in over a year. pic.twitter.com/57Ca4AAjcA
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) August 22, 2026
The KPop star’s temporary break dates back to May 9, 2025, when YG Entertainment announced that she would temporarily stop participating in BABYMONSTER activities because of health concerns. The company explained that Rami had continued receiving treatment while working with the group, but doctors later advised complete rest. As a result, she did not participate in the group’s Asia tour beginning on May 17, 2025, and BABYMONSTER continued promoting music as a six-member team. Meanwhile, the company never announced that Rami had officially left the group but has also not
During her absence, BABYMONSTER continued releasing new music. The group released its third mini album, Choom, on May 4, 2026, followed by the digital single “Sugar Honey Ice Tea” in June. Their 2026 to 2027 world tour began in Seoul with shows from June 26 to June 28, 2026. Rami’s new photo has now renewed hopes among fans that she may eventually return.
