The comeback delivered. Now the numbers are doing the talking.
BABYMONSTER dropped their 3rd mini album ‘CHOOM’ on May 4th, and the global response was immediate. A genre-blending mix of hip-hop, dance, and R&B, the album makes one thing crystal clear: this group is leveling up.
The title track is the centerpiece. Built on an addictive synth riff and a heavy hip-hop bass, ‘CHOOM’ saves its biggest moment for the chorus — a dramatic beat switch that hits like a gut punch. The members put it best themselves: “It’s a song where everyone can literally dance together and have fun. The chorus, where the beat completely flips, is the killing part — we really want you to listen closely.”
And clearly, people listened.
The numbers tell the story:
- 387,871 copies sold on day one (Hanteo Chart) — 1.5x higher than their previous release ‘WE GO UP,’ a new personal best
- #1 on YouTube Worldwide Trending within hours of dropping
- 14 million+ views on the music video and counting
- Most viewed video within 24 hours on YouTube globally
- 157万 views on their comeback live stream — in just one hour
- #1 on iTunes Worldwide Album Chart, topping 15 regional charts simultaneously
From physical sales to streaming to YouTube, BABYMONSTER swept across every metric on comeback day. For a group still building their legacy, that kind of across-the-board performance signals something bigger is coming.
The ‘girl group wars’ just got more interesting.