BABYMONSTER unveils visuals for 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA', raising excitement for their comeback and upcoming summer song release.
May/30/2026 14:13
BABYMONSTER has fully revealed the individual visuals for the new digital single 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA', heightening the excitement for their comeback. YG ENTERTAINMENT posted '[SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA] VISUAL PHOTO' on their official blog on the 30th. Following Asa, Chiquita, Laura, and Parita, the teaser images of Ahyeon and Luca have also been unveiled. The two's appearances blend into a pastel tone, catching the eye. The bright and refreshing pink styling harmonizes with the mint-colored background, completing a pure atmosphere, while the fresh makeup and classic accessories enhance the soft yet trendy feel. All previously released teaser images significantly differ from the intense mood of the last work, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans worldwide. Previously, YG ENTERTAINMENT hinted at a BABYMONSTER-style summer song to refresh the heat, raising expectations for what kind of music will color this summer. BABYMONSTER will announce the new digital single 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA' at midnight on June 8. Although they are in the midst of promoting their 3rd mini-album '춤 (CHOOM)' released in May, they are making a rapid comeback, continuing to rise in popularity through diverse transformations and an expanding musical world. BABYMONSTER will kick off their 2nd world tour from June 26 to 28 at the Seoul Jamshil Indoor Gymnasium. After that, they will perform 27 shows in a total of 18 regions including Japan, Asia, North America, Europe, and South America, expanding their interaction with global audiences.
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![BABYMONSTER departed from Incheon International Airport for Indonesia for the 2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM] in Jakarta.](https://cdn.livedoor.jp/kstyle/kstyle/29ee847bf0a14de9c70ca4b5bdcefcb9_WI.jpg)
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