BABYMONSTER 'I Like It' (2026)

What is BABYMONSTER 'I Like It'?

I Like It is a dance track by BABYMONSTER, released as the third track from the seven-member group's third mini album CHOOM on May 4, 2026. The song serves as a B-side track from the EP, distinguished by its incorporation of a country-style guitar riff that creates a fusion between dance music and country elements. YG Entertainment, the group's label, released the official music video for the track on July 6, 2026.

The musical composition captures a fresh love story narrative through BABYMONSTER's characteristic bright and refreshing energy. The track blends upbeat dance rhythms with the distinctive country-style guitar arrangement, positioning it within the summer song category of K-pop releases. Prior to the music video release, the group performed I Like It on stage for the first time during their Seoul concert series, which took place from Friday to Sunday and marked the opening dates of BABYMONSTER's second world tour.

The music video represents the third visual release following the videos for Choom and Sugar Honey Ice Tea, both of which generated 100 million views on YouTube. Yang Hyun-suk, founder and executive producer of YG Entertainment, announced the I Like It music video release, positioning it as part of the promotional strategy for the CHOOM mini album. The second world tour takes its name from the third mini album title, establishing I Like It as a performance track within the tour setlist.

Background and release

Release date and album details

CHOOM marked BABYMONSTER's third mini album release, following their debut EP Babymons7er in April 2024 and their first full album Drip in November 2024. The four-track album features I Like It as its third track, positioned between the title track CHOOM and the closing song Locked In. YG Entertainment announced the music video release for I Like It on Monday, confirming the July 6, 2026 premiere date.

The group premiered I Like It through live performances during their Seoul concert series, which ran from Friday to Sunday. These concerts served as the opening dates for BABYMONSTER's second world tour, named after the CHOOM mini album. The performance debut preceded the music video release by several weeks, allowing audiences to experience the track's choreography and energy in a concert setting before the visual release.

BABYMONSTER's concept for the track

The musical concept centers on a country-style guitar riff integrated into a dance framework, creating a genre fusion that distinguishes I Like It from typical K-pop releases. This charming guitar arrangement drives the track's melodic foundation while maintaining dance music elements. The lyrical narrative captures a fresh love story, executed through BABYMONSTER's signature bright and refreshing energy. This thematic approach positions the song within the summer release category, emphasizing youthful optimism and lighthearted romantic content rather than the intense girl crush concepts often associated with YG Entertainment's previous groups.

Musical style and lyrics

Genre and sound characteristics

The production team for I Like It included WHERE THE NOISE, Jared Lee, Diggy, and YG producers DEE.P and Kang Ukjin. The track combines high-tempo dance music with hip-hop elements, driven by synth strings that swirl around an insistent electro beat and a catchy guitar loop. The chorus delivers a buoyant burst that creates natural peaks building toward an effusive finale. YG Entertainment described the song as the fastest and most exciting track on the CHOOM album, designed as a concert performance piece.

Theme and lyrical content

The lyrics explore the exhilarating emotions of falling deeply in love, with members expressing feelings of being "crazy" from these new sensations. The narrative encourages the subject to stop hesitating and make a bold move, asking them to be brave and confess their feelings. RUKA stated that the track immediately evoked images of jumping and having fun with fans at concerts, noting its energy-giving quality suitable for workouts. The song positions itself as an electrifying concert anthem focused on passionate vocals over dynamic production.

Member line distribution

Specific line distribution data among the seven members has not been publicly documented for this track.

Music video and concept

YG Entertainment released visual promotional materials for I Like It on July 3, posting group photos featuring the members' visual synergy on their official blog. The imagery incorporated heart symbols and blue-toned typography representing the cheerful mood, contrasting with the chic charm displayed in the previous track Sugar Honey Ice Tea. This shift demonstrated the group's versatility through an adorable concept aesthetic rather than the intense style associated with earlier releases.

The visual photos showcased the members against a backdrop of a blue forest and beach parasols, exuding bright and refreshing energy. Styling choices included playful hairpins and bold earrings designed to embody a trendy summer vibe. The group posed with their chins resting on their hands in unison, creating perfect harmony within the frame. Following the individual teasers released earlier, these group images established the visual direction for the music video.

The music video premiered at 0:00 on July 6, 2026, positioned as a summer gift for fans worldwide after receiving passionate response during the Seoul solo concert premiere. The visual content maintained the cheerful, summer-focused aesthetic established through the promotional materials, reinforcing the track's thematic positioning within seasonal K-pop releases.