BABYMONSTER teases their first album 'DRIP' and announces a world tour, building excitement among global fans.
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As BABYMONSTER prepares for their comeback, they unveiled hints about their first full album 'DRIP', raising global fan expectations. On the 29th, YG Entertainment posted '[BAEMON NEWS7] NEW ALBUM COMING IN' on their official blog. The video included members transforming into various characters like news anchors, reporters, and interviewers to introduce the album 'DRIP'. The most attention-grabbing was the spoiler about the title track 'DRIP', which remains shrouded in mystery. The members mentioned that listeners can feel the unique YG hip-hop vibe and shared a surprising episode about hearing a demo file with G-DRAGON's voice. Particularly, Ahyeon’s performance of the high note part in the latter half of 'DRIP' sparked curiosity for the full version. The members expressed confidence, stating this is the first full album showcasing BABYMONSTER's diverse charms. Additionally, the announcement of a world tour in 2025 thrilled fans globally. They stated, 'Next year, we will start our world tour. We plan to meet MONSTIEZ (the fandom name) around the world, so we hope for lots of love and support until then.' On October 30 at 1 PM, the music video for the double title track 'CLIK CLAK' will be released in advance. This bold attempt features all seven members rapping, showcasing BABYMONSTER's unique attitude blended into the original hip-hop genre, garnering early acclaim. On November 1 at 1 PM (November 2 in Japan), they will officially start activities with their first full album 'DRIP', featuring the double title tracks 'DRIP' and 'CLIK CLAK'. Following several music video productions and activities for the track 'Love In My Heart', they plan to unfold a broad scope of activities fitting for a 'super-large project' until next year's world tour.
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