This collage photo shows screenshots from BABYMONSTER’s third mini album teaser clip / Captured from YG Entertainment’s website
A roaring race car, a pounding beat and a cryptic title — K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER is revving up anticipation for its next release, signaling a bold new turn just two years after its debut.
YG Entertainment said Monday that the group will release its third mini album, “CHOOM,” on May 4 at 6 p.m., marking its first comeback of the year.
The announcement came with a motion teaser posted on the company’s official blog, offering a glimpse of the album’s concept. The video features a racing car accelerating to a thunderous soundtrack, leaving behind a glowing trail that forms the word “CHOOM,” a Korean word for dance.
The teaser’s kinetic imagery and high-intensity sound have fueled speculation about a concept shift for the group, whose previous releases leaned heavily on hip-hop and pop influences.
Yang Hyun-suk, executive producer at YG Entertainment, had previously hinted at the shift as part of the company’s 2026 road map, saying the upcoming album would showcase a style the group has never revealed before.
YG Entertainment said the album aims to capture “thrilling moments where music and dance become one,” with the title track anchoring what it described as an expanded musical spectrum for the group.
Fans will get an early chance to celebrate. The group is holding a weeklong event, “MONSTIEZ DAY,” starting Monday through April 5 in Seoul, marking the second anniversary of its debut.
The event will take place at multiple venues, including locations in Hapjeong, Myeong-dong and Insadong, featuring interactive fan content, on-site programs and special gifts prepared by the members.
The company said the event has already drawn strong interest from fans eager for the group’s return.
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