The group BABYMONSTER has once again demonstrated powerful global influence by rising to the top of the global YouTube chart with their new song '춤 (CHOOM)'.
On the 6th, according to the latest chart released by YouTube (as of May 4), BABYMONSTER's third mini-album title track '춤 (CHOOM)' music video took first place on the global YouTube daily popular music video chart. In particular, it has settled in the top ranks in major pop markets worldwide, ranking seventh in the U.K. and ninth in the U.S., showing broad popularity that transcends regions.
The music video immediately went straight to No. 1 on YouTube worldwide trending after its release and rose to become the most viewed video within 24 hours, signaling an early mega hit. Views surpassed 15 million in half a day and continued a steep rise to comfortably surpass 25 million views. Reaction in Greater China was also hot, as it climbed the charts on QQ Music's MV chart and ultimately grabbed first place.
The performance video, which will spark further success for the song, was also unveiled on the 6th. The video highlights the members' overwhelming skills—distinctive unrestrained swagger, provocative facial acting, fluid tempo control matched to dynamic sound variations—and drew enthusiastic praise from global fans upon release, driving twin success alongside the music video.
Released on the 4th, BABYMONSTER's mini third album '춤 (CHOOM)' is filled with four songs of diverse colors, including the intense hip-hop-based title track of the same name, the dreamy 'MOON', the refreshing 'I LIKE IT', and the R&B pop-genre 'LOCKED IN'. The album swept to No. 1 on the iTunes album chart in 19 regions immediately after release, topping the worldwide album chart and is sailing forward with fierce momentum.
Having fired the opening salvo of a successful comeback, BABYMONSTER is expanding their stages worldwide. Following this promotion, they will embark on a massive second world tour spanning five continents—Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and South America. The tour will open with three days of performances in Seoul from June 26 to 28, then continue to six Japanese cities—Kobe, Fukuoka, Yokohama, Chiba, Nagoya and Osaka—where they are expected to cement their status as a global powerhouse.
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