YG plans to sequentially reveal new IPs and rookie artists, including a girl group tentatively titled Next Monster, while preparing a debut for a five-member boy group this September—the first male group in six years since TREASURE.

This year is shaping up as a pivotal sprint for YG, with global promotions for BABYMONSTER and TREASURE and BIGBANG’s 20th-anniversary world tour underscoring 2026 as a watershed year for the label.

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Yang Hyun Suk describes BABYMONSTER’s I LIKE IT as fast and energetic for live performances, praising the strong vocal foundations showcased on LOCKED IN and drawing comparisons to SUPA DUPA LUV from their earlier work.

TREASURE’s new chapter mini album arrives June 1 with four hip-hop-based tracks, a project Yang Hyun-suk calls his personal favorite milestone after pandemic-era challenges, signaling a new chapter for the group.

The CHOOM EP opens with MOON, a dark hip-hop track created with overseas collaborators, and the title track CHOOM will receive intensive choreography with Yang Hyun-suk contributing to the chorus.

TREASURE’s 2026 album is poised for release on June 1, marking a fresh chapter as the group moves beyond pandemic hard times and rapid expansion under clearer conditions.

In addition, TREASURE will release a new EP on June 1 featuring four hip-hop tracks, signaling continued momentum after their debut during turbulent times.

The overarching message from YG emphasizes full support for these projects and aims to deliver more joy, emotion, and surprises to fans beyond expectations.

BABYMONSTER will roll out a slate of releases including I LIKE IT, LOCKED IN, and a four-m-video sequence starting with CHOOM, with a digital single SUGAR HONEY planned for June and music videos for I LIKE IT and MOON as summer releases.

BABYMONSTER returns with the mini album CHOOM on May 4, originally planning two title tracks; the second will be released as a separate single in early June with a music video.

Babymonster will drop its third EP, Choom, on May 4, featuring a performance-driven concept, a large-scale choreography produced by about 10 teams, and a Moon track developed with overseas producers.