BABYMONSTER to release new song on Oct. 23, YG Entertainment says
In short
YG Entertainment said on Oct. 6 that group BABYMONSTER will release a new song on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m., about four months after its June 8 digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA.” YG posted a teaser poster on its official blog, and said details of the song will be disclosed sequentially. The group is currently on its second world tour, “CHOOM,” spanning 18 cities and 31 shows across five continents, and plays Jakarta on Oct. 17.
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YG Entertainment said on Oct. 6 that the group BABYMONSTER will release a new song on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m., a comeback about four months after its previous release. The announcement was reported by Asia Economy, Chosun Ilbo and Yonhap. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The new song follows the digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA,” released on June 8, according to Asia Economy. Yonhap reported that information about the new song will be disclosed sequentially. Chosun Ilbo’s summary said YG also posted a poster on its official blog announcing the release date, showing a planet faintly glowing in darkness above a long reflection on water. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Asia Economy reported that the group released third mini album “CHOOM” and “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” this year. [ 1 ]
BABYMONSTER is currently on its second world tour, “2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR CHOOM,” which covers 31 shows in 18 cities across five continents — Asia, Oceania, South America, North America and Europe, according to Asia Economy and Yonhap. Asia Economy reported that the group performed for two days at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, drawing an audience of 90,000, and is due to perform in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 17. [ 1 , 3 ]
Why it matters
BABYMONSTER is a K-pop act touring Asia, Oceania, South America, North America and Europe, so a new release is aimed at a global audience beyond Korea. The documents give no sales targets or commercial figures, so the immediate effect is limited to the group’s release schedule and its ongoing tour.
Key facts
- YG Entertainment said on Oct. 6 that BABYMONSTER will release a new song on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The release comes about four months after the digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA,” which was put out on June 8. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- YG said information about the new song will be disclosed sequentially. [ 3 ]
- YG posted a poster on its official blog announcing the release date, showing a planet faintly glowing in darkness and a long reflection on water, according to Chosun Ilbo’s summary. [ 2 ]
- BABYMONSTER released third mini album “CHOOM” and the digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” this year, according to Asia Economy. [ 1 ]
- The group is on its second world tour, “2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR CHOOM,” with 31 shows in 18 cities across five continents. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The group performed two days at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, drawing 90,000 spectators, and is scheduled to perform in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 17. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- BABYMONSTER will release a new song on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m., according to YG Entertainment. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The new release follows the June 8 digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” by about four months. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- BABYMONSTER is on a second world tour covering five continents, 18 cities and 31 shows. [ 1 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- The title, genre and content of the new song have not been announced. YG Entertainment said in the Yonhap report that information about the song will be released sequentially; no document gives details.
- Whether additional promotion or broadcast appearances are planned around the release is not stated. Only Chosun Ilbo’s summary mentions a teaser poster; no document describes further plans.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Asia Economy reports YG Entertainment’s announcement that BABYMONSTER will release a new song on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. [ 1 ]
- Chosun Ilbo reports the Oct. 23 comeback and the teaser poster on YG’s official blog. [ 2 ]
- Yonhap reports the Oct. 23 release and says song details will be disclosed sequentially. [ 3 ]
- Scheduled release time of the new song on Oct. 23 (date given, time from YG’s announcement). [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]