BabyMons7er explained

BabyMons7er
Type:EP
Artist:BabyMonster
Cover:BabyMonster - BabyMons7er.jpg
Length:20:01
Label:YG

BabyMons7er is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group BabyMonster. It was released by YG Entertainment on April 1, 2024.

Background and release

BabyMonster debuted on November 27, 2023, with the release of the single "Batter Up" as a six-piece ensemble. Member Ahyeon, whom due to personal health issues, was unable to partake in the group's activities and was excluded from the debut line-up.[1] On December 31, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk announced plans for the group to release their first EP in April 2024, following the release of the pre-release single "Stuck in the Middle" on February 1, 2024.[2] A follow up announcement by Yang on January 24, 2024, revealed that Ahyeon has recovered from her health issues and will be rejoining the group to promote their upcoming EP in April. The group's previously released singles were also re-recorded with Ahyeon.[3]

On February 28, YG Entertainment officially announced the release of the group's first EP titled BabyMons7er, scheduled for an April 1 release.[4] [5] On March 10, YG released a trailer for the EP.[6] On March 18, Yang announced the EP's track listing.[7]

Composition

In Yang's announcement of the EP's track listing, he described the title track "Sheesh" as a hip-hop song with a powerful chorus and a darker tone compared to the group's debut single "Batter Up".[8] He further adds that the track "Like That" was written and gifted to the group by American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, after member Ahyeon's cover of Puth's song "Dangerously" attracted the attention of many global fans, including Puth himself.[9] The track "Dream" was previously unofficially released for BabyMonster's pre-debut reality show Last Evaluation.[10]

Critical reception

NMEs Carmen Chin gave the album two out of five stars, criticizing the group's attempt to carve their own identity amidst recycled material reminiscent of Blackpink. She found that while some tracks show potential, overall, the album falls short of establishing themselves as a unique and original act.[11]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Croatian International Albums (HDU)[12] 5
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[13] 7
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[14] 17
Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)[15] 98
South Korean Albums (Circle)[16] 3
US World Albums (Billboard)[17] 15

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[18] 38
South Korean Albums (Circle)[19] 9

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
South KoreaApril 1, 2024CDYG
Various <-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: YG's new girl group Babymonster debuts with single 'Batter Up'. The Korea Herald. Hong. Yoo. November 27, 2023. December 8, 2023. November 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231127231748/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231127000525. live.
  2. Web site: "소속 가수보다는 딸처럼" 양현석, '베이비몬스터' 활동 계획 직접 밝혔다. "More like a daughter than a singer in the company" Yang Hyun-suk directly revealed his 'BabyMonster' activity plans. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Kim. Se-ah. January 1, 2024. January 1, 2024. January 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240101041309/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000643117. live.
  3. Web site: Ahyeon rejoins YG Entertainment's BabyMonster, will take part in group's first mini album. CNA. Sukri. Hazeeq. 29 January 2024.
  4. Web site: 'Ahyun's return' Baby Monster emphasizes 7-member... Comeback on April 1st. Naver. Newsis. Chu. Seung-hyeon. February 28, 2024. March 1, 2024.
  5. Web site: BabyMonster's album 'BABYMONS7ER' spotlights seven-member lineup. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. 2024-02-28. 2024-03-13.
  6. Web site: BABYMONSTER drop chic trailer for first mini-album, 'BABYMONS7ER'. NME. en-GB. Chin. Carmen. 2024-03-11. 2024-03-13.
  7. Web site: 베이비몬스터 7인 완전체로 '진짜' 준비됐다..양현석이 직접 공표한 공식데뷔[Oh!쎈 종합]]. BabyMonster is 'really' ready as a complete 7-member lineup.. Official debut announced by Yang Hyun-suk himself [Osen Comprehensive]. Naver. Osen. ko. Kang. Seo-jeong. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318103537/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005038016. live.
  8. Web site: BabyMonster fully formed and ready to roar in 'true debut' album. Korea JoongAng Daily. March 18, 2024. March 29, 2024.
  9. Web site: Charlie Puth "gifted" BABYMONSTER their new song 'Like That'. NME. en-GB. Chin. Carmen. 2024-03-18. 2024-03-18.
  10. Web site: 양현석 "베이비몬스터 7인, 공식 데뷔일은 4월 1일...큰 소리로 응원 부탁". Yang Hyun-suk "BabyMonster's 7 members' official debut date is April 1st... Please cheer loudly". Naver. MBN. ko. Han. Ha-na. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318105400/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001806488. live.
  11. News: Chin . Carmen . April 3, 2024 . BabyMonster – BabyMons7er review: lightning doesn't strike the same place twice . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240403114421/https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/babymonster-babymons7er-review-sheesh-3612683 . April 3, 2024 . April 6, 2024 . NME.
  12. Web site: Lista prodaje 22. tjedan 2024.. May 26, 2024. . hr. June 7, 2024. June 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606000314/https://www.top-lista.hr/www/lista-prodaje-strano-22-tjedan-2024//. dead.
  13. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-04-15 . . April 11, 2024 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20240411055119/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2024-04-15/ . April 11, 2024.
  14. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of April 10, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. April 10, 2024.
  15. Official Top 100 Albums: April 19th, 2024 - April 25th, 2024. TurnTable. May 7, 2024. May 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240507145130/https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/2. dead.
  16. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. April 11, 2024.
  17. World Albums: Week of April 13, 2024. Billboard. April 9, 2024. subscription.
  18. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-05. Oricon. ja. June 12, 2024. June 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240612040223/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-05/.
  19. Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2024.04 Month. Circle Chart. ko. May 9, 2024.