BABYMONSTER are not slowing down. YG Entertainment has confirmed that the seven-member group will release a new song on October 23, 2026 at 1 PM KST — only about four months after the digital single SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA (June 8) and in the middle of the group’s second world tour, 2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM]. Korean media quickly labelled it an “ultra-fast comeback.” Here is everything confirmed so far about the BABYMONSTER October 23 comeback, the teaser, and every remaining tour date from Jakarta to Hong Kong.
BABYMONSTER October 23 Comeback: What YG Has Confirmed
On October 6, YG posted a “COMING SOON” poster on its official blog that carried only the release schedule. The visual is deliberately restrained: faintly glowing planets floating in darkness and a streak of light stretching across a water surface, all in black and white. As of this writing, YG has not announced the title, the format (single or larger release) or the concept, so expect further teasers in the run-up to the 23rd.
- Release: Friday, October 23, 2026, 1 PM KST
- Announced: October 6 via YG’s official blog (COMING SOON poster)
- Previous releases: 3rd mini album CHOOM (May 2026) and digital single SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA (June 8, 2026)
- Members: Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora and Chiquita
The timing matters. BABYMONSTER debuted in April 2024 with BABYMONS7ER and have since moved from rookie showcases to stadium-scale stages. Releasing new music while touring gives the group fresh material to add to the setlist for the Southeast Asian and Oceania legs, and keeps them in the October release race alongside IVE, ILLIT, RIIZE and BLACKPINK’s Lisa, whose PRESS PLAY EP lands the same day.
CHOOM World Tour So Far: From Jamsil to a Dome
The CHOOM tour opened at Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium on June 26–28, then swept through Kobe, Fukuoka, Yokohama, Chiba and Nagoya, Manila’s SM Mall of Asia Arena (September 5) and the Venetian Arena in Macau (September 11–12). The headline moment came on September 22–23 at Kyocera Dome Osaka, the group’s first solo dome concerts, which drew roughly 90,000 fans over two nights. Extra shows were added in Macau and Singapore after fast sell-outs — the clearest sign of how strongly fans have responded.
The full tour is planned at around 30 shows across 18 cities on five continents. YG has also teased future legs in Europe, North America and South America, although no dates for those regions have been announced yet.
Remaining CHOOM Tour Dates (October 2026 – January 2027)
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Indonesia Arena |
| Nov 7–8 | Bangkok, Thailand | Impact Arena |
| Nov 14 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Unifi Arena |
| Nov 21–22 | Taipei, Taiwan | Taipei Arena |
| Nov 28–29 | Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| Dec 8 | Auckland, New Zealand* | Spark Arena |
| Dec 11 | Melbourne, Australia | Rod Laver Arena |
| Dec 13 | Sydney, Australia | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld-Arena |
*One Korean report lists “Oakland” for December 8; the public tour listing shows Auckland’s Spark Arena. Always confirm with YG’s official notice before buying travel.
Fan Reaction: Why MONSTIEZ Call It a “Lightning” Return
Fans (MONSTIEZ) have embraced the quick turnaround. A new song in October means the Jakarta show on October 17 will likely be the last stop before release, and the Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei and Singapore crowds could be among the first to hear it live. The Osaka dome numbers and the added Macau and Singapore dates show that demand already outstrips supply in Asia, so expect tickets for the remaining shows to remain competitive.
Watch YG’s blog and the group’s official social channels: a title reveal, concept photos and a music-video teaser usually follow the first poster within days.
Reading the Teaser: Planets, Water and Light
YG has said nothing about the concept beyond the poster, so any reading is guesswork — but the imagery is a clear change of tone. CHOOM and SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA were bright, high-energy performance releases built for big stages. The October poster is quiet and monochrome, with a cosmic, almost cinematic mood. Fans have pointed out that a calmer visual often signals a song that leans more on vocals and atmosphere than on hard-hitting choreography, and BABYMONSTER’s vocal line — Ahyeon, Pharita and Rora in particular — has been a major talking point on this tour. Treat that as fan speculation until YG publishes the title and track details.
BABYMONSTER’s 2026 at a Glance
2026 has been the busiest year of the group’s career. The third mini album CHOOM in May gave the world tour its name; SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA followed in June; the tour opened in Seoul days later; Japan accounted for a large share of the summer schedule; and the Osaka dome shows in September turned BABYMONSTER into one of the few fourth-generation girl groups to headline a Japanese dome on their own. An October release keeps that momentum going straight into the final Asian and Oceania legs, and gives YG a fresh single to promote before the tour reaches Hong Kong in January 2027.
Quick Guide for Fans
- Set an alarm for Oct 23, 1 PM KST (= 4 AM UTC / 12 AM EDT on Oct 23).
- Jakarta (Oct 17) is the next concert — arrive early for merch lines.
- Oceania fans: Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney are the only December dates.
- Hong Kong closes the announced schedule on January 9, 2027.
FAQ
When is BABYMONSTER’s October 2026 comeback?
BABYMONSTER release a new song on October 23, 2026 at 1 PM KST, announced by YG Entertainment on October 6.
What is the title of BABYMONSTER’s new song?
YG has not revealed the title or format yet. The first teaser was a black-and-white COMING SOON poster with glowing planets and light over water.
Where is the next BABYMONSTER CHOOM concert?
The next stop is Jakarta’s Indonesia Arena on October 17, 2026, followed by Bangkok on November 7–8.
Will the CHOOM tour come to North America or Europe?
YG has teased Europe, North America and South America, but no dates have been announced. The current schedule ends in Hong Kong on January 9, 2027.
Sources
- [Official] BABYMONSTER Confirms Ultra-Fast Comeback After Four Months – STARNEWS (Oct 6, 2026)
- BabyMonster to release new music on Oct. 23 – Korea JoongAng Daily
- IVE, Illit, RIIZE collide as October K-pop comeback race heats up – The Korea Times
- Choom World Tour – Wikipedia (tour dates and venues)
Featured image: Ahyeon of BABYMONSTER performing in Manila, September 5, 2026. Photo: Farouk Azim / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (source).
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