"Forever" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Babymonster. It was released by YG Entertainment on July 1, 2024, as a pre-release single for their debut studio album, Drip (2024).[1]
"Forever" | ||||
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Single by Babymonster | ||||
from the album Drip | ||||
Language | Korean | |||
Released | July 1, 2024 | |||
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Length | 3:33 | |||
Label | YG | |||
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Babymonster singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Forever" on YouTube |
Background and release
editOn January 24, 2024, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk announced plans for the group to release a mini-album on April 1, followed by a full-length album during the fall of the same year.[2] A follow-up announcement by Yang on May 19 revealed plans to release a pre-release single for the upcoming studio album in early July.[3][4]
On June 17, 2024, a teaser for Babymonster's new single was released on the group's social media page, titled RSVP along with the date July 1, 2024.[5] The name of the single, "Forever", was revealed a day later.[6] Individual posters were released on June 24,[7] followed by a teaser for the music video for the single the next day.[8] The single was released digitally on July 1, along with its accompanying music video.[1][9]
Credits and personnel
editAdapted from Melon credits:[10]
- Babymonster – vocals
- Blvsh – lyrics
- Sonny – lyrics, composition, arrangement, backing vocals
- Choice37 – lyrics, composition, arrangement, keyboard. backing vocals
- Lil G – lyrics, composition, backing vocals
- LP – lyrics, composition, arrangement, keyboard, backing vocals
- Masta Wu – lyrics
- YG – arrangement
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Monthly chartsedit
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Release history
editRegion | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | July 1, 2024 | YG |
References
edit- ^ a b Yeo, Gladys (July 1, 2024). "BABYMONSTER return with music video for new single, 'Forever'". NME. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Sukri, Hazeeq (January 29, 2024). "Ahyeon rejoins YG Entertainment's BabyMonster, will take part in group's first mini album". CNA. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (May 20, 2024). "YG Entertainment announces plans for new BABYMONSTER, TREASURE music this fall". NME. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (May 20, 2024). "YG 양현석 총괄, 하반기 꽉 채울 베이비몬스터∙트레저 플랜 발표" [YG General Manager Yang Hyun-suk announces BabyMonster/Treasure plan to fill the second half of the year] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi, Yi-jeong (June 17, 2024). "베이비몬스터 벌써 신곡? YG 양현석 진짜 달라졌네 [Oh!쎈 펀치]" [BabyMonster’s new song already? YG Yang Hyun-suk has really changed [Oh! Strong Punch]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, So-yen (June 19, 2024). "BabyMonster to release digital single 'Forever' on July 1". Korea Joongang Daily. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (June 24, 2024). "베이비몬스터, 신곡 '포레버' 비주얼 포토 공개…빛나는 비주얼" [BabyMonster releases visual photos for new song "Forever"… shining visuals] (in Korean). News 1. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (June 26, 2024). "베이비몬스터, 'FOREVER' MV 티저 최초 공개..YG표 서머송 탄생" [BabyMonster releases first MV teaser for "Forever"...YG-labeled summer song is born] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Heo, Min-nyeong (July 1, 2024). "베이비몬스터 새 뮤비 보려 '새벽 오픈런' 당일 천만 돌파 눈앞" [BabyMonster's new music video "Forever" is close to reaching 10 million on the same day] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "FOREVER". Melon. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Hong Kong Songs: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Indonesia Songs: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of July 10, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs – Week of August 7, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Malaysia Songs: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 28 (5 - 11 Jul 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Digital Chart – Week 31 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Digital Chart – July 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 8, 2024.