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BABYMONSTER's 'CHOOM' to Kick Off in Seoul First

The 'CHOOM' wave of BABYMONSTER is now moving beyond streaming and music videos into tour mode. Based on the announced schedule, the Seoul opening of the CHOOM World Tour will be held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium from June 26 to 28, 2026. As of today (June 18, 2026, KST), there are about 8 days left until the first show.

This article is not just a simple schedule announcement, but a preview-style viewing guide summarizing what to watch and listen to first before the concert. Since consuming stage, choreography, and video content is essential for KADERRA readers, it's best to look at it through the three pillars below.

Why We Chose 'CHOOM' as Today's Topic

• Impending Schedule — With three Seoul concerts scheduled for June 26-28, the demand for pre-concert prep is currently at its highest.
• Performance-Centric Focus — As the title itself puts 'CHOOM' (dance) at the forefront, the track is highly suitable for video and stage analysis.
• Content Expandability — There is clear material to compare, from the official MV to the performance video and music show stages.

1. What to Watch First is the Official MV — Energy Over Worldview

The official music video is the starting point that captures the first impression of 'CHOOM'. The rap, vocal, and group energy that BABYMONSTER has pushed as their strengths quickly intersect within a single frame. Rather than following a long narrative, the key points are the fast cut transitions, intense facial expressions, and the rhythmic feel that makes your body react first during the chorus.

If you are a fan going to the concert, it is a good idea to check the hand movements and formation changes during the chorus first when watching the MV. This is because on the actual live stage, camera cuts are absent, making the spacing, formations, and gazes between members much more prominent.

2. The Performance Video is Material to Imagine the 'Tour Version'

The performance video is a more practical study material than the MV. It shows how well the choreography itself holds up without stage lighting or audience reactions. The strength of 'CHOOM' is that rather than a structure that continuously pushes only one center, the focus shifts by part while the weight of the entire group is maintained.

This is also the key viewing point for the Seoul concert. At the scale of the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, the overall movements and the pressure of the synchronized group dance are more visible than detailed facial expressions. Therefore, after watching the performance video once, watching it again focusing on "who draws attention right before the chorus, and how the formation opens up during the chorus" will make it much easier to read at the venue.

3. Music Show Stages are the Baseline for Live-Style Energy

If the MV and performance video are studio productions, the music show stage is much closer to actual stage operation. With the addition of camera work, outfits, live tone, and individual member gestures, you can see how 'CHOOM' expands into a show format. In particular, since BABYMONSTER is a team where the rap and vocal parts alternately drive the power, it is highly entertaining to see whether their flow on stage remains unbroken.

For the Seoul opening, a longer running time and setlist structure will be added compared to a music broadcast. Because of this, the viewing order of these three videos is important right now. If you watch them in the order of MV → Performance Video → Music Show Stage, you will grasp everything step-by-step, from the image of the song to the structure of the choreography, and finally the actual show energy.

Key Viewing Points to Look Forward to at the Seoul Opening

• Opening Song Placement — As the tour is named 'CHOOM', where they place the title track will determine the impression of the concert.
• Expansion of the Dance Break — It's worth looking forward to the possibility that the choreography break will be longer in the concert version than in the video version.
• Character Distribution by Member — A key point to check is how the parts of Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita connect on stage.
• Fanchant Timing — The moments right before the chorus and the transitions into rap parts are perfect sections for live cheering.

The 3-Video Prep Route

You simply need to watch the 3 reference videos below in order. The first is to check the image of the song, the second is for the choreography structure, and the third is to confirm the flow of an actual broadcast stage.

1. BABYMONSTER - '춤 (CHOOM)' M/V — The baseline for the song and concept.
2. BABYMONSTER - '춤 (CHOOM)' PERFORMANCE VIDEO — For studying the choreography before the tour.
3. Show! MusicCore 'CHOOM' Stage — For checking the camera work, outfits, and stage energy.

Summary

'CHOOM' is a song that puts dance at the forefront, just as its title suggests, and the Seoul opening is the place where that message will first be brought to life on site. Rather than skimming through a lot of information before the concert, the most efficient approach is to watch the 3 videos in the exact order and remember the chorus formations and part transitions. Once the first Seoul concert begins on June 26, the core viewing point will be seeing just how much the details you noticed in the videos are magnified on stage.

STAYC Returns After 11 Months — Single '2:LOVE' STAYC is making a comeback with their sixth single album, '2:LOVE', on June 16, 2026, at 6 PM (KST). Returning after about 11 months since their last promotion, they are bringing back STAYC's signature bright and upbeat colors just in time for the summer season. The Essence of '2:LOVE' This album once again unravels the independent and confident love STAYC has continuously portrayed, in their own unique way. The core of the concept is capturing the various emotional textures of love with an upbeat and confident energy. (The detailed tracklist will be revealed sequentially according to the release schedule.) Key Points to Watch — STAYC-style Performance Since their debut, STAYC has been a team that went viral for their addictive choruses and perfectly synchronized choreography. The points to look out for in this comeback are clear. Point Choreography — Whether there are dance moves that are easy to follow to a line of the chorus. STAYC's songs have the advantage of being structured in a way that easily spreads into challenges and cover dances. Summer Mood Vocals & Visuals — How they express the bright and refreshing concept through sound. Live Synergy — Part distribution among members and stage blocking. Post-Comeback Schedule — Fan Concert 'Stay Closer' Following their new song promotions, STAYC will hold their 2026 fan concert tour 'Stay Closer'. Starting with the Seoul concert in August, the schedule spans across Asia and Australia, heading to Manila, Macau, Taipei, and Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney in Australia. If you caught their comeback stages, continuing the enjoyment with the tour is a great idea. Summary '2:LOVE' is a return that fills an 11-month gap, serving as a blast of STAYC's 'upbeat confidence' aimed at the summer season. Checking out the point choreography and chorus hook of their comeback stage first, and if it catches your fancy, continuing on to the 'Stay Closer' tour is the ideal course to enjoy this comeback.

When summer arrives, there is a stage that K-pop fans eagerly wait for. It is WATERBOMB. The live performances unfolding amidst a barrage of water generate so much buzz every year that it is called a 'fancam holy land'. The 2026 WATERBOMB returns, starting in Seoul in July. Here is a roundup of which female artists will be taking the water stage this time, and how best to enjoy their fancams. Why WATERBOMB Fancams Are Special Unlike regular music show fancams, WATERBOMB stages are live performances infused with water, sweat, and the summer sun, revealing the raw energy of the performance. From unwavering choreography while getting hit with water, to the interaction with the audience, and expressive facial acting — an artist's 'true skills' are compressed into a short stage. That is why, after WATERBOMB ends, fancams of specific stages repeatedly become hot topics for days. 2026 WATERBOMB Seoul, Female Artists to Watch 2026 WATERBOMB Seoul will be held outdoors at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang for three days from July 24 to 26. Among the revealed lineup, the female artists to watch for their stages and performances are as follows. KISS OF LIFE — A group that will add refreshing energy to the water stage with their solid live vocals and dynamic performances. Sunmi — An artist so strong on this stage that she is called a 'WATERBOMB Legend'. She has been revealed for the Sunday (July 26) stage. Lee Young Ji — Revealed for the July 24 stage. Her unique stage presence is a key point to watch. WATERBOMB Seoul has a different lineup for each date, and the lineups are revealed sequentially. The lineups for Busan (August 8) and Sokcho (August 22) will be announced separately, so be sure to check the official channels for the appearance dates of the artists you want to see. How to Enjoy the Fancams Even if you can't go to the venue, you can fully enjoy WATERBOMB fancams. This is because right after the festival, various media outlets and fancam channels upload full-cam videos of each stage. There are three key points to watch. First, choreography maintenance during the water barrage — whether their movements remain steady despite getting hit with water. Second, facial expressions and eye contact with the camera — this dictates the immersion level of the fancam. Third, harmony with the audience's sing-alongs — the moment the stage and the audience become one remains a legendary scene. If you are planning to visit the venue, transportation and essentials for each host city (Goyang KINTEX, Busan, Sokcho) have been organized in the 'WATERBOMB' outing guide. As long as you pack a water gun and a waterproof pack well, you can experience the stage you've only seen through fancams right before your eyes. ※ Schedules and lineups are based on information released for 2026 and are subject to change according to official announcements.

The four scattered individuals have gathered in one place once again. MAMAMOO has returned as a full group, releasing their special single '4WARD' on June 4, 2026, at 6 PM (KST). It has been about 3 years and 8 months since the four members—Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa—released a new song together after their EP 'MIC ON' in October 2022. The very fact that the members, who had been dispersed through their respective solo and individual activities, have reunited under the name 'MAMAMOO' is the reason why this comeback stands at the very center of attention among all new girl group releases in June. '4WARD' is what kind of comeback The title track of the special single is '4 Flowers'. The project name '4WARD' is a combination of the number '4' (representing the members) and the word 'forward,' conveying the message that they will move ahead together again after their time apart. Given that the four colors (each member's distinct vocal tone and character), which have been MAMAMOO's identity since their early debut days, are united as one again, it is being perceived among fans as both a 'reunion album' and a 'return to their roots'. Why a full group now? — The 12th-anniversary timing MAMAMOO debuted on June 19, 2014. In other words, June 2026 marks the month of their 12th debut anniversary. Following the single release on June 4, arranging a full-group comeback around their debut anniversary is no coincidence. The narrative that the four members, who have expanded their individual domains through solo activities, are welcoming their 12th anniversary 'together' is the overarching keyword of this entire promotion. Especially since individual members, including Hwasa, have garnered massive attention as soloists, the sheer sight of the team standing together again as a whole after proving they can succeed 'separately yet together' holds deep significance. 2026 World Tour '4WARD' — Seoul is already sold out Coinciding with the comeback, MAMAMOO is also kicking off their standalone world tour, '2026 WORLD TOUR [4WARD]'. The Seoul concerts will be held for three days from June 19 to 21, and all seats for the three shows sold out during the pre-sale. Following the Seoul performances, a global tour is scheduled, continuing to Kaohsiung, Macau, Singapore, and Manila, as well as North America, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and onto Hong Kong. Because the new full-group song and the world tour overlap in the same month, June is the perfect opportunity for fans who want to see all four members on stage at once for the first time in a while. How to enjoy this comeback MAMAMOO's greatest strengths are their live vocals and performances. Rather than just listening to the audio track of '4 Flowers' and moving on, hearing how the four members' vocal tones intersect within a single song is the core of enjoying this group. There is also great joy in comparing and listening to how their vocals and rap, which developed different textures during their solo eras, align back into 'MAMAMOO's harmony'. Once the comeback stages and world tour fancams are released, you will be able to clearly witness the full-group synergy that is hard to fully grasp just from the audio tracks. If you want to see all the new girl group releases returning in June at a glance, you can check that month's comeback lineup in the monthly updated 'Monthly Girl Group Comeback Summary'. ※ Release dates, tour schedules, and other details are organized based on announcements from the agency and official channels, and detailed schedules are subject to change.

June 2026 was a month overflowing with new releases from K-pop girl groups. On June 1 alone, several teams made simultaneous comebacks, sparking fierce chart competition, and the lineup was made even richer by the addition of MAMAMOO, returning as a full group after four years, and the rapidly growing BABYMONSTER. Here is a roundup of the new songs from the girl groups that returned in June.

Major Girl Group Comebacks in June

tripleS — EP 'LOVE&POP pt.1' (June 1)

The large-scale group tripleS kicked off the June girl group battle with their comeback on June 1 with the EP 'LOVE&POP pt.1'. With several teams making their comebacks on the same day, the early chart competition was fierce.

MEOVV — 2nd Mini Album 'BITE NOW' (June 1)

Rookie group MEOVV also released their 2nd mini album 'BITE NOW' on the same day, going head-to-head with senior groups who also made their comebacks that day.

MAMAMOO — Special Single '4WARD' (June 4)

MAMAMOO announced their return as a full group after about four years with the special single '4WARD' on June 4. The fact that all four members were promoting together after a long time made it a particularly hot topic among the June comebacks.

BABYMONSTER — Digital Single 'CHOOM' (June 8)

BABYMONSTER returned with a digital single on June 8. The title track 'CHOOM' received an explosive response, surpassing 14 million views within just half a day of its music video release.

Other June Comebacks

Besides these, FIFTY FIFTY on June 1 and IZNA on June 8 also joined the ranks of June girl group comebacks.

Chart and Music Show Results?

The June music chart results and music show first-place wins will be updated with final figures at the end of June when promotions wrap up. 'Popular girl groups' are determined not by subjective opinion, but by the chart and music show records of that month.

Next month's comeback news will continue in our 'Monthly Girl Group Comebacks' roundup, which is updated every month.

The moment K-pop fans all over the world have been waiting for has finally arrived. BLACKPINK, who heated up the global music market by infinitely showcasing their individual charms through solo activities, has returned to us as a full group after a whopping 3 years and 5 months. For those who missed the unrivaled aura that radiates when the four members—Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé—stand on stage together, this comeback must be truly welcome news, like sweet rain. Reunited after reaching the absolute pinnacle in their respective positions, many are already thrilled in anticipation of what kind of music and performance they will surprise the world with next.BLACKPINK announced their spectacular comeback by releasing their 3rd mini-album, DEADLINE, on the 27th. This album features a total of five tracks, including the song "Run," which was pre-released last year and drew a passionate response from fans. Created by the members coming together again as a full group after firmly establishing their perfect standing as solo artists, this album is leaving a strong impression on the public by fully capturing the musical capabilities they have built up along with their deepened maturity.In particular, the music video for their new song "GO," released alongside this comeback, showcases the ultimate crystallization of BLACKPINK's signature confidence and charisma. Looking at the lyrics, you can immediately feel a progressive attitude of proactively moving forward toward a goal. The chorus, "GO Blackpink will make ya GO," which rings out over a highly addictive drum beat, delivers an explosive energy that is impossible to forget once you hear it. Furthermore, the lyrics, which convey the courage to break down walls and move again to those whose hearts are closed and frozen, provide listeners with the driving force to break out of their stifling daily routines and rise up. The melody that exquisitely crosses between pop and hip-hop blends with the four members' personality-filled vocals and rap, creating an immersive experience that makes it impossible to take your eyes and ears off them for even a moment.Because BLACKPINK has been remarkably active in various fields such as fashion, acting, and global collaborations during their solo endeavors, their synergy when coming together as a full group is even more explosive. Each member's unique colors strike a perfect balance within the album DEADLINE, proving through their music why they firmly hold the top position in K-pop.BLACKPINK's 3rd mini-album DEADLINE and their new song "GO" go beyond a simple comeback; they serve as a massive declaration reaffirming their value as the queens of K-pop. Returning with trendy and overwhelming performances that overshadow their long hiatus of 3 years and 5 months, their upcoming moves will undoubtedly continue to make huge waves in the global music market. We can certainly look forward to the new records and legendary stages that BLACKPINK will write through these full-group promotions. We invite you to experience the overwhelming thrill of their unstoppable, passion-filled sprint for yourself through the newly released tracks and music video right now.