BABYMONSTER Receives Global Acclaim for ‘CHOOM’… Breaks Own Career-High Records

2026-05-06 10:18 am

[OSEN=선미경 기자] Group BABYMONSTER has made a powerful impact on the global market immediately upon their comeback.

BABYMONSTER made their return on the 4th with the release of their third mini album ‘CHOOM.’ Showcasing explosive energy that encompasses both music and performance, the group has firmly captured the attention of music fans around the world.

‘CHOOM’ is an album packed with diverse tracks spanning hip-hop, dance, and R&B. BABYMONSTER left a strong impression with the title track ‘CHOOM,’ which maximizes the essence of performance. The song is a hip-hop dance track featuring addictive synth riffs and heavy bass, while the beat-switching chorus delivers a powerful impact.

Introducing ‘CHOOM,’ the BABYMONSTER members shared, “The most attractive aspect is its energetic yet highly addictive sound. Up until now, we’ve shown hip-hop-based music that highlights our intense charisma, but this time, it’s literally a song everyone can excitedly dance to together. Personally, I think the chorus section where the beat suddenly changes is the killing part. We hope listeners will pay close attention to it.”

According to YG Entertainment, BABYMONSTER has been breaking records immediately upon their comeback. Their third mini album ‘CHOOM’ recorded first-day sales of 387,871 copies on Hanteo Chart, marking a 1.5-times increase compared to ‘WE GO UP.’ This is the group’s highest record to date.

In addition, the music video for ‘CHOOM’ shot straight to No. 1 on YouTube Worldwide Trending immediately after release and surpassed 14 million views. It also ranked as the “Most Viewed Video in 24 Hours.”

BABYMONSTER’s live broadcast held on the day of their comeback also proved their status as “YouTube Queens,” recording 1.57 million views within just one hour.

The group is also achieving meaningful results on music charts. ‘CHOOM’ topped iTunes Album Charts in 15 regions and claimed No. 1 on the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart. With success across album charts, YouTube, and streaming platforms, BABYMONSTER continues to expand their presence in the global market.

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