BabyMonster is inevitably compared to BlackPink (below)

On Korean social media platforms, many netizens have criticized the quality of BabyMonster’s new song. At the same time, this netizen emphasized that YG tried to make the song “like YG” by adding the beat at the end. Netizens call on YG to let BlackPink return.

What is BlackPink doing when BabyMonster launches?

Recently, BlackPink made global headlines as the first and only K-pop artist to receive the title of Member of the British Empire (MBE) from King Charles.

Currently, Lisa is still in Paris, while the remaining three members of BlackPink are all busy with their own schedules. In particular, Jennie recently appeared charming when attending the Love Your W event .

Rosé had a livestream with fans right before the launch of BabyMonster

Jisoo updated her SNS about the state banquet at Buckingham Palace, and at the same time Rosé was actively active, from holding a live broadcast with fans on the night of November 26 to promoting her Christmas photo set. with his pet dog Hank.

However, BlackPink has not yet made any statements about its “sister group”.

In the past, BlackPink often supported fellow artists of YG and YG’s THE BLACK LABEL subsidiary, such as Somi, BIGBANG, Taeyang or Loren… by sharing their works on Instagram Stories.

However, during Baby Monster’s debut, the Black Huong girls continued to keep quiet. This further increases speculation about the possibility of this famous group leaving YG.

BlackPink has previously shown support for its labelmates and THE BLACK LABEL artists but has remained silent about BabyMonster

BlackPink dominates the Internet, “surpassing” BabyMonster?

After the MV Batter up was released, contrary to expectations, the public expressed disappointment as many complained about BabyMonster’s lackluster debut.

In particular, the song was criticized for lacking climax and lack of impact, while the image and concept of MV Batter up were said to be “copies” of BlackPink and 2NE1.

Netizens also believe that YG did not carefully plan for the new girl group but hastily prepared and released the product. There are even rumors that YG does not have a visual director for the BabyMonster project.

The appearance of BabyMonster members is said to be inspired by BlackPink

BabyMonster debuted with a 6-member lineup, including: Chiquita, Asa, Rora, Ruka, Pharita and Rami (Haram), said to have “inherited” too many unique features from their seniors BlackPink but cannot compare.

In addition, BlackPink’s global success casts such a large shadow that BabyMonster cannot escape comparison. This is also the reason the public continues to search for BlackPink during BabyMonster’s promotions.

The launch of BlackPink in 2016 changed the game. BlackPink has created a cool, luxurious image and become the standard for the girlcrush concept of many entertainment companies. BlackPink’s pre-debut teaser images and two debut MVs Boombayah and Whistle once again attracted attention.

Even during the hiatus, BlackPink is still the focus, dominating social networks, while this is the time when BabyMonster needs more promotion from YG than ever.