The group STAYC has once again proven its evolving musicality and global presence by making it onto Billboard.
Recently, the American music publication Billboard announced that STAYC's 'BEBE' was included in 'The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far): Critic's Picks.'
Billboard said, "STAYC's 'BEBE' symbolizes the evolution and growth of a confident woman," adding that "the sing-rap style performance unfolding over a house beat is akin to a declaration shouting self-esteem." It further noted, "The multilingual hook, which mixes English, Korean, and French, has elevated STAYC's signature quirkiness," and concluded, "STAYC is a team ready to show even more."
The title track 'BEBE' from the fifth single, released in March, carries a proactive message expressing the desire to reveal 'the real me' rather than the image others expect. The funky rhythm, addictive drop, and choreography with a clear narrative, contributed by performance director Kinki, elevated STAYC's strengths to their peak. Immediately after its release, 'BEBE' gained global fans' response across various domestic and international music charts and broadcasts, marking another turning point in STAYC's music journey.
In particular, this Billboard selection demonstrates that STAYC has established itself as a performance-oriented artist that encompasses both narrative and style, beyond just a simple indicator of popularity. 'BEBE' serves as a representative work that condenses STAYC's musical expansiveness, visuals, and performance capabilities, raising expectations for the changes and next steps they will continue to show.
On the 23rd, STAYC released the special single 'I WANT IT' and is aiming for listeners' hot summer with the motto 'attitude cool, sound hot.' Having proven its transformation success with 'BEBE,' STAYC is now ready to ascend to the pinnacle of global summer queen with 'I WANT IT.'
Returning with 'I WANT IT,' STAYC continues its global tour, meeting fans around the world in North America, Taipei, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
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