Choom (EP)
2026 extended play by Babymonster
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Choom (Korean: 춤; lit. 'Dance') is the third extended play by South Korean girl group Babymonster. It was released on May 4, 2026, by YG Entertainment, and includes four songs, including the lead single of the same name, incoproating hip hop, dance and R&B genres. To support the EP, Babymonster will embark on the Choom World Tour in 2026–27.
Background and release
On March 4, 2026, YG Entertainment announced in its 2026 roadmap that Babymonster would release their third extended play titled Choom in May 2026.[1] On March 30, a teaser video for the extended play was uploaded, revealing that it would be released on May 4.[2] From April 12 to 14, indvidual concept photos for the EP were released, depicting the members in mugshot-style photos,[3] and a group concept photo was released on April 17.[4] The track listing for the EP was revealed on April 20.[5] Three moving poster clips were released on April 27, featuring a snippet of the title track.[6] In an update video released on April 30, YG executive producer Yang Hyun-suk revealed that in addition to the music video for the title track, "Choom", music videos for "I Like It" and "Moon" are scheduled to be released in July and August, respectively.[7] Choom was released on May 4, alongside the music video for the title track.[8]
Composition
The opening track "Moon" is a hip hop[9] track with a "sophisticated and unique sound design", made as a first-time collaboration with overseas producers.[10] The title track, "Choom" is a hip hop[11] song with a bouncy synth riff over heavy percussive sounds, with the lyric "Let's choom" giving a message of music fans uniting through dance.[12] The third track, "I Like It" is a dance song with "refreshing energy [and] a fast tempo", and the final song, "Locked In", is slow R&B song that showcases the members' "vocal capabilities and deep emotions."[10]
Promotion
Following the extended play's release, on May 4, Babymonster hosted a comeback livestream, showcasing the choreography for the title track and interacting with fans through various segments.[13] The group will embark on the Choom World Tour in 2026–27, beginning with three shows in Seoul June 26–28, and continuing in six cities in Japan, with more dates in Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and South America to be announced.[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Moon" |
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| 2:46 |
| 2. | "Choom" (춤) |
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| 2:58 | |
| 3. | "I Like It" |
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| 3:26 |
| 4. | "Locked In" |
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| 3:01 |
| Total length: | 12:11 | ||||
Credits
- Babymonster – lead vocals (all tracks)
- P.K – keyboards (tracks 2, 3)
- Dee.P – keyboards (tracks 2, 3)
- 2K – keyboards (track 2)
- G.Qoo – guitar (track 3)
- Lee Seung-youb – guitar (track 3)
- Kim Sang-wook – bass (track 3)
- Diggy – keyboards (track 3)
- Kang Uk-jin – keyboards (track 3)
- Lauren Aquilina – background vocals (track 3)
- Me&My – background vocals (track 3)
- Sandra Wilkström – background vocals (track 3)
- Ends – guitar (track 4)
- Airplay – keyboards (track 4)
- Josh Gudwin – mixing (all tracks)
- Jason Roberts – mixing (track 2)
- Dave Becker – mastering (all tracks)
- Adam Burt – mastering assistance (all tracks)
- Noah McCorkle – mastering assistance (tracks 2, 3)