YG's new girl group BABYMONSTER previews their debut album's first track 'CLIK CLAK', generating excitement ahead of their comeback.
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The new girl group BABYMONSTER from YG ENTERTAINMENT has released a preview track of their 1st full album's first song 'CLIK CLAK', enhancing the atmosphere for their comeback on November 1. Today (the 11th), YG ENTERTAINMENT released a video titled '[DRIP] ‘CLIK CLAK’ PREVIEW'. This is a video that previews the first track 'CLIK CLAK' for about 1 minute and 20 seconds, with lyrics added to a design that expresses the song's color. Normally, the flow is to release a 20-second teaser video, but with about 3 weeks left until the album's release, they boldly revealed all the highlights of the first track. This bold promotion has garnered reactions from global music fans, giving a glimpse into their enthusiasm for the album. Prior to this, chief producer Yang Hyun-suk introduced the song as an 'original hip-hop track', overflowing with a worldview from the start of the beat. Beginning with an introduction that combines the trendy track with the members' humming voices, the impactful raps of Ahyeon and Luca excite the heart. Despite being a rookie girl group mostly composed of teenagers, they created a unique groove that evokes admiration. The confident English lyrics and unique flow showcase their abilities, reaffirming their all-rounder status. YG ENTERTAINMENT stated, 'CLIK CLAK is a song where all members challenge rapping for the first time,' and added, 'The different tones and unique styles of the members lead the song, providing dynamics and showcasing their solid skills,' raising expectations for the full version. BABYMONSTER will make their comeback with their 1st full album 'DRIP' on November 1 at 1 PM, featuring 9 tracks across various genres including hip-hop, dance, and pop. Notably, the title track 'DRIP', named after the album, has G-DRAGON from BIGBANG participating in the composition, attracting attention from fans worldwide. YG is ramping up the comeback atmosphere with bold promotions suitable for a large-scale project, including the production of several music videos. On the 12th, a portion of the audio for the third track 'Love, Maybe' will be released, followed by the remaining tracks in order.
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