BABYMONSTER's Musical Trajectory, from DREAM to SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA
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BABYMONSTER's Musical Trajectory, from DREAM to SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA

A music chronology from pre-debut releases to the latest single, organized by actual release dates

BABYMONSTER’s music is hard to sum up with just ‘BATTER UP’ and ‘SHEESH.’ Starting from the vocal-centered ‘DREAM,’ released before their official debut, and moving through the first EP, the full-length album “DRIP,” and the EPs and singles of 2025 and 2026, you can see a path where hip-hop, ballads, summer pop, and performance tracks have crossed paths.

This list isn’t a popularity ranking; it picks the key turning points based on the release dates and album information shown on Apple Music. Re-released versions and remixes of the same song are kept separate from the original release, and everything is arranged chronologically so you can check how the voices, rhythms, and visuals changed with each release.
BABYMONSTER - DREAM

BABYMONSTER - DREAM

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘DREAM’, released on 2023-05-14 and listed under the album/content title “BABYMONS7ER - EP.” Here is what defines ‘DREAM’ in the release timeline: released before the official debut, it calmly showcases the vocals of all seven members and the story of the team’s beginning.

The starting point of the release timeline is ‘DREAM,’ and looking at the gap before the next release makes the place of the pre-debut story clear. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘DREAM,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is the first two entries: DREAM → BATTER UP. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘DREAM’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘DREAM,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2023-05-14 앨범·콘텐츠 BABYMONS7ER - EP 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 공식 데뷔 전 공개된 곡으로 일곱 멤버의 보컬과 팀의 출발 서사를 차분하게 들려준다
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BABYMONSTER - BATTER UP

BABYMONSTER - BATTER UP

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘BATTER UP’, released on 2023-11-26 and listed under the album/content title “BATTER UP - Single.” Here is what defines ‘BATTER UP’ in the release timeline: the debut single that first stamped the team’s name on listeners with a hard-hitting beat and a chant-style chorus.

The place of ‘BATTER UP’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘BATTER UP,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: DREAM → BATTER UP → Stuck In The Middle. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘BATTER UP’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘BATTER UP,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
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
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BABYMONSTER - Stuck In The Middle

BABYMONSTER - Stuck In The Middle

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘Stuck In The Middle’, released on 2024-01-31 and listed under the album/content title “Stuck In The Middle - Single.” Here is what defines ‘Stuck In The Middle’ in the release timeline: a ballad that puts vocal connection and a lyrical mood ahead of flashy beats.

The place of ‘Stuck In The Middle’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘Stuck In The Middle,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: BATTER UP → Stuck In The Middle → SHEESH. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘Stuck In The Middle’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘Stuck In The Middle,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2024-01-31 앨범·콘텐츠 Stuck In The Middle - Single 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 화려한 비트보다 목소리의 연결과 서정적인 분위기를 앞세운 발라드다
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BABYMONSTER - SHEESH

BABYMONSTER - SHEESH

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘SHEESH’, released on 2024-03-31 and listed under the album/content title “BABYMONS7ER - EP.” Here is what defines ‘SHEESH’ in the release timeline: it marks the start of the seven-member lineup, weaving rap, vocals, and group choreography together in one song.

The place of ‘SHEESH’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘SHEESH,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: Stuck In The Middle → SHEESH → LIKE THAT. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘SHEESH’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘SHEESH,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
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
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BABYMONSTER - LIKE THAT

BABYMONSTER - LIKE THAT

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘LIKE THAT’, released on 2024-03-31 and listed under the album/content title “BABYMONS7ER - EP.” Here is what defines ‘LIKE THAT’ in the release timeline: a B-side that lets the English lyrics and the ease of the vocal tone breathe over a clean, simple rhythm.

The place of ‘LIKE THAT’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘LIKE THAT,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: SHEESH → LIKE THAT → FOREVER. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘LIKE THAT’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘LIKE THAT,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2024-03-31 앨범·콘텐츠 BABYMONS7ER - EP 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 간결한 리듬 위에서 영어 가사와 보컬 톤의 여유를 살린 수록곡이다
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BABYMONSTER - FOREVER

BABYMONSTER - FOREVER

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘FOREVER’, released on 2024-07-01 and listed under the album/content title “DRIP.” Here is what defines ‘FOREVER’ in the release timeline: a single that combines bright summer energy, a fast build, and free-spirited performance.

The place of ‘FOREVER’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘FOREVER,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: LIKE THAT → FOREVER → CLIK CLAK. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘FOREVER’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘FOREVER,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2024-07-01 앨범·콘텐츠 DRIP 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 여름의 밝은 에너지와 빠른 전개, 자유로운 퍼포먼스를 결합한 싱글이다
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BABYMONSTER - CLIK CLAK

BABYMONSTER - CLIK CLAK

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘CLIK CLAK’, released on 2024-11-01 and listed under the album/content title “DRIP.” Here is what defines ‘CLIK CLAK’ in the release timeline: every member shares the texture and flow of the rap, putting the team’s hip-hop color front and center.

The place of ‘CLIK CLAK’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘CLIK CLAK,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: FOREVER → CLIK CLAK → DRIP. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘CLIK CLAK’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘CLIK CLAK,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2024-11-01 앨범·콘텐츠 DRIP 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 멤버 전원이 랩의 질감과 플로를 나누며 팀의 힙합 색을 전면에 내세운다
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BABYMONSTER - DRIP

BABYMONSTER - DRIP

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘DRIP’, released on 2024-11-01 and listed under the album/content title “DRIP.” Here is what defines ‘DRIP’ in the release timeline: the full-length album’s title track, where a powerful chorus, high notes, and rap sections rise step by step.

The place of ‘DRIP’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘DRIP,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: CLIK CLAK → DRIP → HOT SAUCE. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘DRIP’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘DRIP,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2024-11-01 앨범·콘텐츠 DRIP 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 힘 있는 후렴과 고음, 랩 구간이 단계적으로 상승하는 정규앨범 타이틀곡이다
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BABYMONSTER - HOT SAUCE

BABYMONSTER - HOT SAUCE

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘HOT SAUCE’, released on 2025-07-01 and listed under the album/content title “HOT SAUCE - Single.” Here is what defines ‘HOT SAUCE’ in the release timeline: a single that lightly picks up the pace with retro summer colors and a repetitive hook.

The place of ‘HOT SAUCE’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘HOT SAUCE,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: DRIP → HOT SAUCE → WE GO UP. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘HOT SAUCE’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘HOT SAUCE,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
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
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BABYMONSTER - WE GO UP

BABYMONSTER - WE GO UP

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘WE GO UP’, released on 2025-10-10 and listed under the album/content title “WE GO UP - EP.” Here is what defines ‘WE GO UP’ in the release timeline: with an uplifting title and a performance-driven build, it signals the start of the next era.

The place of ‘WE GO UP’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘WE GO UP,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: HOT SAUCE → WE GO UP → CHOOM. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘WE GO UP’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘WE GO UP,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
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
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BABYMONSTER - CHOOM

BABYMONSTER - CHOOM

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘CHOOM’, released on 2026-05-04 and listed under the album/content title “CHOOM - EP.” Here is what defines ‘CHOOM’ in the release timeline: the centerpiece of the 2026 EP, putting a Korean-language title and body movement front and center.

The place of ‘CHOOM’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘CHOOM,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: WE GO UP → CHOOM → I LIKE IT. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘CHOOM’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘CHOOM,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2026-05-04 앨범·콘텐츠 춤 (CHOOM) - EP 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 한국어 제목과 몸의 움직임을 전면에 둔 2026년 EP의 중심곡이다
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BABYMONSTER - I LIKE IT

BABYMONSTER - I LIKE IT

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘I LIKE IT’, released on 2026-05-04 and listed under the album/content title “CHOOM - EP.” Here is what defines ‘I LIKE IT’ in the release timeline: it repeats short, clear phrases to link a bright rhythm with each member’s vocal color.

The place of ‘I LIKE IT’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘I LIKE IT,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: CHOOM → I LIKE IT → MOON. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘I LIKE IT’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘I LIKE IT,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2026-05-04 앨범·콘텐츠 춤 (CHOOM) - EP 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 짧고 명확한 표현을 반복해 밝은 리듬과 멤버별 음색을 연결한다
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BABYMONSTER - MOON

BABYMONSTER - MOON

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘MOON’, released on 2026-05-04 and listed under the album/content title “CHOOM - EP.” Here is what defines ‘MOON’ in the release timeline: it uses the image of the moon to create a nighttime mood and breathing room between the EP’s harder tracks.

The place of ‘MOON’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘MOON,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is three entries: I LIKE IT → MOON → SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘MOON’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘MOON,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
공개일 2026-05-04 앨범·콘텐츠 춤 (CHOOM) - EP 아티스트 BABYMONSTER 형식 song 감상 포인트 달의 이미지를 이용해 EP의 강한 곡 사이에 밤의 분위기와 여백을 만든다
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BABYMONSTER - SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA

BABYMONSTER - SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA

In the release timeline, the track to check out here is ‘SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA’, released on 2026-06-07 and listed under the album/content title “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA - Single.” Here is what defines ‘SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA’ in the release timeline: a 2026 single led by a combination of sweet words and an upbeat rhythm.

The place of ‘SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA’ in the release timeline becomes clear when you listen to it alongside the release right before it. Going by the release date and album credit of ‘SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA,’ you can separate the periods without mixing re-released or alternate versions into the original release.

The recommended listening range for the release timeline is the last two entries: MOON → SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA. Placing the release dates side by side lets you pinpoint exactly where ‘SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA’ sits in the chronology. When organizing the entries after ‘SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA,’ it’s a good idea to separate EP tracks and standalone singles released on the same date.
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
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Listen straight through from ‘DREAM’ to ‘SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA’ and it becomes clear that the team’s evolution isn’t just a back-and-forth between hard-hitting and softer songs. In the early days they focused on stamping the team’s name and skills on listeners, and on the later full-length album and follow-up EPs they divided up units, a wider range of vocal tones, and the pace of their performances in finer detail.

First, listen once in the order of this list, and the second time, jump to the album from the era you liked most and check its track order. Watch the official music videos too, and you’ll see how the changes in the music connect with the outfits, color palettes, and camera work. It’s also worth keeping in mind that release dates on different services can differ by a day depending on the time zone.

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