BABYMONSTER is set to release an album, fueling the hype for their highly anticipated comeback. However, most of the attention was drawn to Ahyeon's potential return.
Here's what people are saying.
BABYMONSTER to Release 1st-Ever Mini Album 'BABYMONS7ER,' Ahyeon Expected to Return
Are you ready for more of BABYMONSTER's music?
On February 28, YG Entertainment's representative fifth-gen K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER released the official teaser for their first mini album "BABYMONS7ER."
The video featured BABYMONSTER's name, which was accompanied by the group's signature bombastic sound. According to sources, the group's mini album is set to release on April 1, 2024, at 12 a.m. KST, and will mark their first-ever album release.
In the comments section, BABYMONSTER fans are more than ecstatic to learn the exciting news. Netizens then pointed out that Ahyeon's return was also inevitable, since the idol's voice was heard in the group's name chanting, and the number seven in "BABYMONS7ER."
Watch the full teaser for "BABYMONS7ER" here:
Here's how fans reacted to the teaser:
- "So excited to hear Rami and Ahyeon vocals back to back."
- "If you'll notice it's written BABYMON7ER. 7 means with Ahyeonie yay."
- "BABYMONS7ER with 7 members will revolutionize the world."
- "The 7 are back! Come on, YG! Gives us a mini album with at least 5-6 songs!"
- "Ahyeon's voice can be heard while saying the name BABYMONSTER, and the color of the text BABYMONS7ER is red, which is Ruka's favorite color."
- "It's almost time to see Ahyeon & Ruka together. I really love these two."
- "I can't explain how grateful I am to see Baemon come back as 7 members, not 6 anymore!"
- "This is like BABYMONS7ER's debut, I'm very excited for Ahyeon and all the members."
- "The T in BABYMONSTER is 7 it's official OT7 Queens. The group is complete Ahyeon is back finally. So glad she recovered well."
Yang Hyun Suk Shares Ahyeon's Return in BABYMONSTER, Founder's 'Surprise' Announcement Receives Mixed Reactions
In other news, a video titled, "BABYMONSTER - YG Surprise Announcement," was uploaded on YG Entertainment's YouTube channel on January 24. The post featured founder Yang Hyun Suk, who detailed the upcoming activities of BABYMONSTER and Ahyeon's status.
"Ahyeon has fully recovered her health and is back at YG as of today," Yang Hyun Suk shared.
The record producer also revealed that Ahyeon was in the process of recording songs for BABYMONSTER's album and that her absent lines in "BATTER UP" and "Stuck In The Middle" will be re-recorded with the idol's vocals.
However, netizens were frustrated with Yang Hyun Suk's constant appearances in BABYMONSTER's content. Read their comments below:
- "Why is he always showing his face?"
- "No one wants to see Yang Hyun Suk and BABYMONSTER associated with him."
- "He's doing it to be credited like Min Hee Jin with NewJeans."
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