BABYMONSTER’s “Choom” Backlash, Too Basic? Or a Copy?

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BABYMONSTER’s May 2026 title track “Choom” was hit with viral criticism accusing YG of recycling a generic BLACKPINK-style formula yet again. A widely shared post argued the label struggles creatively without producer Teddy’s full involvement,

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with even Yang Hyun-suk’s continued hands-on role drawing criticism. It reignited the recurring “YG can’t move past BLACKPINK’s shadow” conversation.

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