"Stuck in the Middle" is a song by South Korean girl group BabyMonster. It was released on February 1, 2024, by YG Entertainment, as a pre-release single for their first extended play, BabyMons7er (2024).
| "Stuck in the Middle" | ||||
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| Single by BabyMonster | ||||
| from the EP BabyMons7er | ||||
| Language | English | |||
| Released | February 1, 2024 | |||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | YG | |||
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| "Stuck in the Middle" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release edit
On January 1, 2024, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk announced through a video published on YouTube that BabyMonster will be releasing their second single titled "Stuck in the Middle" on February 1, 2024.[1][2] The release was confirmed through a teaser on January 25, where it was also announced that song is a pre-release single for their upcoming EP.[3] A concept poster was released a day later, featuring the members of BabyMonster wearing a bright white dress in a fantasy-like landscape, which was described as "a stark contrast to the energetic and sporty image that they showed in their debut single "Batter Up"".[4][5] The song and its accompanying music video was released on February 1.[6]
Composition edit
"Stuck in the Middle" was written by Jared Lee and Dan Whittemore, both of whom also composed the song alongside Dee.P.[3] In Yang's announcement video, he described the song as "not a hip-hop track" which makes him "wonder if YG has ever released a song like this" and listening to it "feels like being in a state of zero gravity in outer space", suggesting at a vast shift in tone and genre compared to the group's previous single "Batter Up".[1] The song was also described as "an emotional ballad that handles the confusing emotions of love through the members' soulful vocals".[6]
Charts edit
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| South Korea Download (Circle)[7] | 45 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | February 1, 2024 | YG |
References edit
- ^ a b Kim, Se-ah (January 1, 2024). ""소속 가수보다는 딸처럼" 양현석, '베이비몬스터' 활동 계획 직접 밝혔다" ["More like a daughter than a singer in the company" Yang Hyun-suk directly revealed his 'BabyMonster' activity plans] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Bernardo, Jaehwa (January 1, 2024). "K-pop group Babymonster to make February comeback with 'Stuck in the Middle'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ Kang, Kyung-yoon (January 26, 2024). "베이비몬스터, 'Stuck In The Middle' 비주얼 최초 공개" [BabyMonster releases first visual for 'Stuck In The Middle'] (in Korean). SBS Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeong, Hyeon-ha (January 26, 2024). "BABYMONSTER Reveals Concept Poster for 'Stuck In The Middle', Breaking Expectations". MHN Sports. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Jeong, Hyeon-ha (February 2, 2024). "K-pop Rookie Girl Group 'BABYMONSTER' Releases Pre-Release Single "Stuck in the Middle"". MHN Sports. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "Circle Download Chart – Week 5 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). January 28 – February 3, 2024. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.