Welcome back to Fan Chant, a weekly column for K-pop fans, stans, and newbies alike. This week, BABYMONSTER join us to discuss their new single “FOREVER.” As always, if you haven’t already, feel free to subscribe to my companion newsletter to get Fan Chant delivered right to your inbox each week!

For the seven young members of YG Entertainment’s BABYMONSTER, moving through the world as K-pop idols is still a somewhat new undertaking. Despite the months or years of training aspiring artists receive before debuting, BABYMONSTER officially arrived on the scene just a few months ago, in April 2024. This means that gearing up for their new release, “FOREVER,” marked one of their first official “comebacks.”

“It’s a very catchy song fit for summer, so I hope everyone will give it a listen,” says RUKA. “‘FOREVER’ definitely has a brighter vibe compared to our previous songs, making it perfect for the summertime,” confirms CHIQUITA.

Watch the music video for “FOREVER” below, and read on for the full interview with RUKA, PHARITA, ASA, AHYEON, RAMI, RORA, and CHIQUITA.

This song is so fun — I really enjoy the pre-chorus portion. What do you all think are some of the key points of the track?

RUKA: I think the key points of our new single, “FOREVER,” are its bright, energetic rhythm and the hip-hop vibe of the rap in the second verse. It’s a very catchy song fit for summer, so I hope everyone will give it a listen!

CHIQUITA: “FOREVER” definitely has a brighter vibe compared to our previous songs, making it perfect for the summertime. Personally, I find the chorus very catchy, so please give it a lot of love!

The energy is so high throughout, and the key change levels it up. How did you approach this one in the studio?

RAMI: I tried my best to capture the mood of the song during the recording stages. I was a bit concerned about hitting the higher notes after the key change, but I think it turned out great.

RORA: I paid the most attention to the chorus and bridge! Personally, I dedicated a lot of time to perfecting the chorus, re-recording it several times. As for the bridge, I distinctly remember concentrating on the lyrics to convey the dreamy vibe of the song.