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Forever (BabyMonster song)

"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 upcoming first studio album.[1]

"Forever"
Single by BabyMonster
LanguageKorean
ReleasedJuly 1, 2024 (2024-07-01)
Genre
LabelYG
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
BabyMonster singles chronology
"Sheesh"
(2024) 		"Forever"
(2024)
Music video
"Forever" on YouTube

Background and release

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On 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

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Adapted 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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Chart performance for "Forever"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Global Excl. US (Billboard)[11] 93
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[12] 92
Malaysia (Billboard)[13] 12
Singapore (RIAS)[14] 28
South Korea (Circle)[15] 107
Taiwan (Billboard)[16] 19
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[17] 7

Release history

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Release history for "Forever"
Region Date Format Label
Various July 1, 2024
YG

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "FOREVER". Melon. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Malaysia Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  14. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 27 (28 Jun - 4 Jul 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  15. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 27 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  16. ^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
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