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2026.09.15
BABYMONSTER's Defining Moments: Where the Chorus Opens Up and the Last Note Lingers
A collection of songs for comparing the lift of the first chorus with the lingering feel of the ending
The part of a song that sticks in your memory is usually the chorus, but saying a chorus is strong doesn't tell the whole story. Songs open up their energy in different ways, like a repeated short phrase, a rising vocal, or a moment when the rhythm widens, and at the end they leave different afterglows by either pushing straight through or easing off. Listening to BABYMONSTER's title tracks and follow-up songs together makes these differences especially clear.
We picked these songs so you can listen separately to the stretch from 10 seconds before the first chorus to where the chorus ends, and then to the last 20 seconds. Rather than just hunting for the loudest sounds or highest notes, the key is to notice where the tension built up early on gets released, and whether the final section repeats the first chorus or adds something new. Even familiar songs reveal their arrangement in a new light when you connect just these two sections.
We picked these songs so you can listen separately to the stretch from 10 seconds before the first chorus to where the chorus ends, and then to the last 20 seconds. Rather than just hunting for the loudest sounds or highest notes, the key is to notice where the tension built up early on gets released, and whether the final section repeats the first chorus or adds something new. Even familiar songs reveal their arrangement in a new light when you connect just these two sections.
BABYMONSTER - BATTER UP
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “BATTER UP”, released on 2023-11-26 and credited to BATTER UP - Single. Here's what defines “BATTER UP” for this kind of listening: a debut single that first stamped the group's name on listeners with hard-hitting beats and a chant-style chorus.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “BATTER UP”, the chant-style hook brands the group's name and its debut confidence into your memory. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “BATTER UP” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is the first two entries, “BATTER UP” → “SHEESH”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “BATTER UP” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “BATTER UP” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “BATTER UP”, the chant-style hook brands the group's name and its debut confidence into your memory. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “BATTER UP” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is the first two entries, “BATTER UP” → “SHEESH”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “BATTER UP” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “BATTER UP” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2023-11-26
앨범·콘텐츠 BATTER UP - Single
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 강한 비트와 구호형 후렴으로 팀 이름을 처음 각인한 데뷔 싱글이다
BABYMONSTER - SHEESH
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “SHEESH”, released on 2024-03-31 and credited to BABYMONS7ER - EP. Here's what defines “SHEESH” for this kind of listening: It announces the start of the seven-member lineup, weaving rap, vocals, and group choreography through a single song.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “SHEESH”, a repeated key word and swelling group energy take over the chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “SHEESH” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “BATTER UP” → “SHEESH” → “FOREVER”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “SHEESH” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “SHEESH” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “SHEESH”, a repeated key word and swelling group energy take over the chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “SHEESH” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “BATTER UP” → “SHEESH” → “FOREVER”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “SHEESH” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “SHEESH” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2024-03-31
앨범·콘텐츠 BABYMONS7ER - EP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 일곱 멤버 체제의 시작을 알리며 랩, 보컬과 군무를 한 곡 안에서 교차시킨다
BABYMONSTER - FOREVER
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “FOREVER”, released on 2024-07-01 and credited to DRIP. Here's what defines “FOREVER” for this kind of listening: a single that pairs bright summer energy with a fast-moving structure and free-spirited performance.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “FOREVER”, its bright summer mood and quick pacing open up wide in the chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “FOREVER” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “SHEESH” → “FOREVER” → “DRIP”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “FOREVER” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “FOREVER” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “FOREVER”, its bright summer mood and quick pacing open up wide in the chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “FOREVER” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “SHEESH” → “FOREVER” → “DRIP”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “FOREVER” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “FOREVER” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2024-07-01
앨범·콘텐츠 DRIP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 여름의 밝은 에너지와 빠른 전개, 자유로운 퍼포먼스를 결합한 싱글이다
BABYMONSTER - DRIP
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “DRIP”, released on 2024-11-01 and credited to DRIP. Here's what defines “DRIP” for this kind of listening: the title track of the full-length album, where a powerful chorus, high notes, and rap sections climb step by step.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “DRIP”, a powerful chorus placed after the high notes and rap builds the lift. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “DRIP” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “FOREVER” → “DRIP” → “Love In My Heart”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “DRIP” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “DRIP” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “DRIP”, a powerful chorus placed after the high notes and rap builds the lift. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “DRIP” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “FOREVER” → “DRIP” → “Love In My Heart”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “DRIP” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “DRIP” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2024-11-01
앨범·콘텐츠 DRIP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 힘 있는 후렴과 고음, 랩 구간이 단계적으로 상승하는 정규앨범 타이틀곡이다
BABYMONSTER - Love In My Heart
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “Love In My Heart”, released on 2024-11-01 and credited to DRIP. Here's what defines “Love In My Heart” for this kind of listening: With a warm band feel and an open chorus, it helps give the full-length album a bright finish.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “Love In My Heart”, an open melody and band feel raise the warmth of the chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “Love In My Heart” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “DRIP” → “Love In My Heart” → “HOT SAUCE”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “Love In My Heart” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “Love In My Heart” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “Love In My Heart”, an open melody and band feel raise the warmth of the chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “Love In My Heart” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “DRIP” → “Love In My Heart” → “HOT SAUCE”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “Love In My Heart” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “Love In My Heart” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2024-11-01
앨범·콘텐츠 DRIP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 따뜻한 밴드 감성과 열린 후렴으로 정규앨범의 밝은 마무리를 돕는다
BABYMONSTER - HOT SAUCE
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “HOT SAUCE”, released on 2025-07-01 and credited to HOT SAUCE - Single. Here's what defines “HOT SAUCE” for this kind of listening: a single that uses retro summer colors and a repetitive hook to pick up speed with a light touch.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “HOT SAUCE”, a short, repetitive hook keeps the song's breezy feel with you long after it ends. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “HOT SAUCE” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “Love In My Heart” → “HOT SAUCE” → “WE GO UP”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “HOT SAUCE” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “HOT SAUCE” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “HOT SAUCE”, a short, repetitive hook keeps the song's breezy feel with you long after it ends. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “HOT SAUCE” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “Love In My Heart” → “HOT SAUCE” → “WE GO UP”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “HOT SAUCE” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “HOT SAUCE” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2025-07-01
앨범·콘텐츠 HOT SAUCE - Single
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 복고적인 여름 색감과 반복적인 훅을 이용해 가볍게 속도를 올리는 싱글이다
BABYMONSTER - WE GO UP
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “WE GO UP”, released on 2025-10-10 and credited to WE GO UP - EP. Here's what defines “WE GO UP” for this kind of listening: With an uplifting title and a performance-driven structure, it signals the start of the group's next era.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “WE GO UP”, a line about rising up and the performance rhythm converge on a single point. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “WE GO UP” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “HOT SAUCE” → “WE GO UP” → “PSYCHO”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “WE GO UP” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “WE GO UP” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “WE GO UP”, a line about rising up and the performance rhythm converge on a single point. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “WE GO UP” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “HOT SAUCE” → “WE GO UP” → “PSYCHO”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “WE GO UP” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “WE GO UP” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2025-10-10
앨범·콘텐츠 WE GO UP - EP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 상승감을 주는 제목과 퍼포먼스 중심 전개로 다음 활동기의 출발을 알린다
BABYMONSTER - PSYCHO
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “PSYCHO”, released on 2025-10-10 and credited to WE GO UP - EP. Here's what defines “PSYCHO” for this kind of listening: It uses a tense title and dark tones to create contrast within the EP.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “PSYCHO”, the dark atmosphere and a repeated hook keep the tension going. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “PSYCHO” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “WE GO UP” → “PSYCHO” → “SUPA DUPA LUV”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “PSYCHO” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “PSYCHO” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “PSYCHO”, the dark atmosphere and a repeated hook keep the tension going. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “PSYCHO” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “WE GO UP” → “PSYCHO” → “SUPA DUPA LUV”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “PSYCHO” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “PSYCHO” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2025-10-10
앨범·콘텐츠 WE GO UP - EP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 긴장감 있는 제목과 어두운 음색을 활용해 EP 안의 대비를 만든다
BABYMONSTER - SUPA DUPA LUV
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “SUPA DUPA LUV”, released on 2025-10-10 and credited to WE GO UP - EP. Here's what defines “SUPA DUPA LUV” for this kind of listening: Just like its bright, straightforward title, it lets the energy of love unfold rhythmically.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “SUPA DUPA LUV”, bright, direct expressions open into a rhythmic chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “SUPA DUPA LUV” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “PSYCHO” → “SUPA DUPA LUV” → “CHOOM”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “SUPA DUPA LUV” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “SUPA DUPA LUV” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “SUPA DUPA LUV”, bright, direct expressions open into a rhythmic chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “SUPA DUPA LUV” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “PSYCHO” → “SUPA DUPA LUV” → “CHOOM”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “SUPA DUPA LUV” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “SUPA DUPA LUV” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2025-10-10
앨범·콘텐츠 WE GO UP - EP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 밝고 직접적인 제목처럼 사랑의 에너지를 리드미컬하게 풀어낸다
BABYMONSTER - CHOOM
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “CHOOM”, released on 2026-05-04 and credited to CHOOM - EP. Here's what defines “CHOOM” for this kind of listening: the centerpiece of the 2026 EP, putting its Korean title and body movement front and center.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “CHOOM”, lines that call you to move and the group's collective energy come together in the chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “CHOOM” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “SUPA DUPA LUV” → “CHOOM” → “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “CHOOM” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “CHOOM” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “CHOOM”, lines that call you to move and the group's collective energy come together in the chorus. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “CHOOM” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “SUPA DUPA LUV” → “CHOOM” → “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “CHOOM” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “CHOOM” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2026-05-04
앨범·콘텐츠 춤 (CHOOM) - EP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 한국어 제목과 몸의 움직임을 전면에 둔 2026년 EP의 중심곡이다
BABYMONSTER - SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”, released on 2026-06-07 and credited to SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA - Single. Here's what defines “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” for this kind of listening: a 2026 single that leads with a combination of sweet words and a bouncy rhythm.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”, the string of sweet words works as a bouncy, repeating hook. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “CHOOM” → “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” → “I LIKE IT”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”, the string of sweet words works as a bouncy, repeating hook. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is three entries, “CHOOM” → “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” → “I LIKE IT”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2026-06-07
앨범·콘텐츠 SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA - Single
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 달콤한 단어의 조합과 경쾌한 리듬을 앞세운 2026년 싱글이다
BABYMONSTER - I LIKE IT
The track to check out for chorus-and-ending listening is “I LIKE IT”, released on 2026-05-04 and credited to CHOOM - EP. Here's what defines “I LIKE IT” for this kind of listening: By repeating short, clear phrases, it links a bright rhythm with each member's vocal color.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “I LIKE IT”, repeating a simple expression of liking leaves a bright impression. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “I LIKE IT” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is the last two entries, “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” → “I LIKE IT”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “I LIKE IT” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “I LIKE IT” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
In this chorus-and-ending edition, with “I LIKE IT”, repeating a simple expression of liking leaves a bright impression. Play the stretch just before the first chorus of “I LIKE IT” straight into its last 20 seconds, and you can tell whether it closes on repetition or builds its ending with a new sound.
The recommended play range for chorus-and-ending listening is the last two entries, “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” → “I LIKE IT”. Pick out just the first chorus and the ending, and you'll hear whether “I LIKE IT” holds its energy or changes direction. Try pinning down why the chorus of “I LIKE IT” stuck with you: repeated words, a vocal lift, or a rhythm change.
공개일 2026-05-04
앨범·콘텐츠 춤 (CHOOM) - EP
아티스트 BABYMONSTER
형식 song
감상 포인트 짧고 명확한 표현을 반복해 밝은 리듬과 멤버별 음색을 연결한다
Listening to the chorus and the ending separately shows that a song's center and its conclusion don't always wear the same expression. Some songs keep a brightly opened chorus going at full speed to the very end, while others shift the temperature by leaving a vocal or some reverb after a strong chant. Rather than deciding which section you liked more, it's more useful to try explaining how the two parts connect.
When building a playlist, try alternating songs whose chorus opens up instantly with ones that rise slowly. The changes come through more clearly than when you line up only intense songs back to back, and you can also check whether the last note flows naturally into the first sound of the next track. When comparing with live versions, keep in mind that the ending length can change depending on audience reaction, so it's best to learn the structure from the official studio recordings first.
When building a playlist, try alternating songs whose chorus opens up instantly with ones that rise slowly. The changes come through more clearly than when you line up only intense songs back to back, and you can also check whether the last note flows naturally into the first sound of the next track. When comparing with live versions, keep in mind that the ending length can change depending on audience reaction, so it's best to learn the structure from the official studio recordings first.
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BABYMONSTER - BATTER UP
2023-11-26BABYMONSTERsong
BABYMONSTER - SHEESH
2024-03-31BABYMONS7ER - EPBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER - FOREVER
2024-07-01DRIPBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER - DRIP
2024-11-01DRIPBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER - Love In My Heart
2024-11-01DRIPBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER - HOT SAUCE
2025-07-01BABYMONSTERsong
BABYMONSTER - WE GO UP
2025-10-10WE GO UP - EPBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER - PSYCHO
2025-10-10WE GO UP - EPBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER - SUPA DUPA LUV
2025-10-10WE GO UP - EPBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER - CHOOM
2026-05-04춤 (CHOOM) - EPBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER - SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA
2026-06-07BABYMONSTERsong
BABYMONSTER - I LIKE IT
2026-05-04춤 (CHOOM) - EPBABYMONSTER
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