BLACKPINK Would Sue BABYMONSTER ‘BATTER UP’

[@yysngg._.937]

I really think this debut was over hyped by YG. I'm not hating on Baby Monster, I just don't like the song. Empty Chorus, not a really versatile melody, verses uncreative, flow was alright. The group has incredible vocal and dance talent but it really couldn't shine. If you look at their pre-debut stuff, you realize how much more they actually are able to do. I also believe Baby Monster is never going to "dethrone" Blackpink, like all the fans are saying, but we'll see. Again I'm not hating nor trying to compare the two girl groups. this is my personal opinion. But I do agree that the editing of this Music Video was amazing and the girls are so pretty!

[@ryuuu2734]

completely agree. with all the other groups they're competing rn, they're so behind. so sad cause they rly have so much potential but yg chose to put it to waste by recycling the same sound as their other groups lol

[@ajmtk8831]

I agree rlly-

[@evilhippo887]

It’s the company’s job to hype them up. But yeah not BP level yet

[@jia7969]

YESSTHIS

[@Unknown-wq7is]

Its probably because this wasnt meant to be the debut. Ahyeon is sick so she couldn't participate in this song, also.. they dont have ANY PROMOTIONS. They let out this song because fans and others were tired of waiting, they announced this group at januray, it was november and they didnt have a date for their debut, then Ahyeon got sick and that means more waiting. YG said they are going to start to do promotions with their comeback... for me its clear that they did this in a rush. This is like a "digital debut" but BM didn't need that, they needed a actual debut with promotions and activitys that let people got into their music and their members.

[@namratamishra29]

YG: REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE ♻️😂😂😂😂😂

[@wiinnnn___]

2ne1 🗿👍🏻

[@Alice_the_blink]

XDDDDDDDD

[@fatimagillani6306]

True

[@L3W1S-15]

FRR

[@partylikeits88]

FRRRRR (IT SAD THO)

[@Raphael-2]

It's very interesting how YG is still going for the yg girlgroup mv formula but with 7 members (or 6) instead of 4. Watching Batter Up music video made me realize how much complicated it was. With the budget for the individual scenes, but also in the way they want to show the choreography during other parts than the key parts. A girlgroup of 4 members allows so much more "individuality" but a group like BabyMonster will want to show their group dynamic and formations much more. It's really not the same, it should be obvious though but I like to notice it that way.

[@ShreyaNarain]

​​@dnaflowzthat's the problem Blackpink is a 4 member group and song like this match there style personality concept but yg gave it babymon a totally new group with no starting concept no mv personality Belding no specific music style this would have been a bop with Blackpink but no yg wants to make baby mon next ' Blackpink ' what is yg even doing almost evry who was hyped thinking it would be a bop like outher groups debut song is disappointed

[@Rere-Kj]

it's like BlackPink, but the vocals are so 2000's, and visuals are kinda different. I feel that BABYMONSTER is the Y2K YG group.

[@Human-eg7yf]

Lol hello we met again honestly this aint even feeling like debut i mean everything is good but i feel like he is waiting for ahyeon like litrally seriously no promotion?

[@Raphael-2]

@@Human-eg7yf Oh hi lol, yes I also feel the same way. I think (really hope I'm not too delusional) that YG consider this more like a "special debut" that was forced by the circumstances. YG has talked about Ahyeon so many times, he basically was planning to shape the group around her. That's why this debut feels incomplete, it actually is to the core.

[@Raphael-2]

@@Rere-Kj I wonder what do you think about YG first girlgroup who debuted in 2002. They were highly inspired by TLC and Aaliyah, so right in the original Y2K. SWi.T had very different vocals than BabyMonster, I wonder what makes you say BabyMonsters vocals are 2000s.

[@Yetha148]

Asa's rap instantly made me bias her. Her delivery of the lines so good

[@Jre713]

She killedddd it.

[@hoshiihae_]

That ''i love Blackpink i mean Babymonster" bro i'm dead 💀🤣

[@sof5611]

he knew exactly what he was saying 🤣

[@pregnantleggies3696]

Blackpink and babymonster sound literally the same, you can imagine what Blackpink members would be singing the lines throughout the song

[@zarachelsi5992]

@@sof5611 ya

[@zarachelsi5992]

True

[@BlackPink_In_Your_Area47]

lmao ikr 💀

[@Alexiii0035]

We should thank Jordan for always putting DANCE THERAPY in every video😂❤ Edit: Mom I'm famous😂

[@emys8833]

yes!!

[@haninguyennhi]

fr

[@usern-o-]

cringe

[@haninguyennhi]

@@usern-o- what cringe

[@FanLevinho]

​​​​​​​​​​​@@emys8833 I have the most laughs here - 14:54--15:05 😂😂

[@iagreewithyou3478]

I love how everyone is appreciating Asa's rap. ❤

[@Peipancito]

Really good

[@II_II555]

She is the mvp of the debut

[@rand5504]

Asa wrote the lyrics :)

[@Zixth8]

The only thing that didn't feel like BP

[@Kreposi]

Because there is nothing else to appreciate is a shame of YG.

[@whitebear6354]

seriously, you making weird sounds and moves out of nowhere is what makes ur videos so much fun to watch man

[@claryfairchild8566]

Weirdly, for me they have Treasure vibe rather than Blackpink. AND NO THIS IS NOT A HATE. It’s literally what I felt from hearing it

[@ShezanAlam2010]

for me like the final dance break part gave 2ne1 vibes but then a lot of the sets looked like they were from shutdown tbh

[@Raphael-2]

@@ShezanAlam2010 It's probably just the white and the backstreet that gives shut down vibes? White is a common aesthetic at YG, as well as the backstreet. Many people pointed out how similar Shut Down mv was to some 2NE1 mvs.

[@Raphael-2]

I wonder if Teddy girlgroup will have more Blackpink vibes then. Teddy produced 2NE1 and Blackpink but not BabyMonster.

[@claryfairchild8566]

@@ShezanAlam2010 my mind went to jikjin, but with the visuals of bp, and styling sort of 2ne1 but current I guess…

[@VocabPro-t1y]

thats true i was thinkin the same for days , It gives Treasure vibes , how to start their raps immediately before even the chorus ends And that Dance party at the end tho It's far different than Blackpink

[@TheMoonLily]

I wasn’t blown away by this debut BUT it’s a good start, the girls are extremely talented that much is obvious I just hope they are given better songs in the future that better showcase their talent and really make an impact. They are called BABYMONSTER, give them music to live up to their name and be monsters and the new revolution in the industry, YG don’t fail them.

[@seattlenilsson1772]

besides not only that but this was just a debut and so far only one of two songs we have heard from them which means they definitely have a ways to go to grow and find their own song so I'm definitely excited to see what they are going to be coming out with and how they plan to make a name for themselves and show us that despite them being blackpink's juniors, that they are not blackpink

[@SilverCoffee_16]

Dude calm down it’s only the first song y’all are acting like this is a comeback Jesus 💀💀💀💀💀

[@asm2960]

Is not better songs, Batter Up is a solid banger, it's just too BlackPink and we need to see Babymonster something different, something unique, something that actually represents the girls and can set them apart.

[@vee.3029]

​@@SilverCoffee_16why can't we just be dissapointed and not have to justify like crazy?

[@Yoonji9212]

@@vee.3029 because if you're disappointed by anything or don't like it in kpop you are automatically hater 🙄

[@areumadx]

I feel like every YG title track song is meant for the general public, not for a specific demographic, or, to say, those who are already kpop fans. Crazy beats, repetitive choruses, flashy sets, and rave party outrous are what define YG. After a couple years of being a kpop fan, I can say this tactic really works a lot in capturing new markets, and I see nothing wrong with that. Staying true to their own identity and sound is what makes them unique in this industry. Well, listening to K-pop music is a personal choice, what matters most is that we take care of ourselves by finding and listening to music that brings joy to us.

[@XG_Ah-Wo0-wOo-WoO]

Come on bro.. let's be real. It's the mass streaming and mass buying by K-pop zombies that will literally eat anything YG put on a plate 💩 💩 💩..

[@Noonas_admirer]

I think that a group having an identity is more important than the company having one. If the company makes all their groups have roughly the same vibe/concept/type of music, then what's the point of debuting new groups? It's fine to appeal to new markets, but using a different approach to this debut could have worked fine. Now they face criticism from existing fans, and creating a rep of recycling concepts will only make people lose faith in the company's ability to release something they haven't heard before, and make avid fans overly protective of their groups, claiming that their concepts are 'totally different', causing discussion and toxicity between fans. !Just my opinion!

[@areumadx]

​​​​​@@Noonas_admirer well, I agree how YG sucks creatively, but to think of it, before debuting Baemon, they really emphasize the "YG FAMILY" concept, which I think really makes sense now, that debuting a new group with the cohosiveness of the company's identity that sets the group apart from the trend could be their tactic in continuing their legacy, which creates a deeper connection and bond that resonates with the fans and clients

[@foreverflare]

Problem is this song isn't as captivating. Many scenes are referencing to their other old songs. We don't really get a new era of music, songs and dances, they are just continously recycled.

[@c4cupcake950]

I've been thinking the same thing. Sorta. I see a lot of complaints about repetitive choruses. But if you want to get a song stuck in as many people's minds as possible, even if they don't speak the language, repetition. Just make the rest of the song worth it! Even repetitive korean lyrics that I don't understand I'll find myself singing along to or singing to myself at work.

[@LeonaDiCarryo]

I'm stuck between being a bit disappointed with this debut, and also being happy with it. I'm a bit disappointed that they feel too close to Black Pink. When a new group debuts, I really want to hear a new sound. I want them to have a sound, where in the future, I'll be able to listen to their new songs, and immediately think "Yeah, this is their sound". But if they continue like this, all I'm going to think is that this is the Black Pink sound. On the other hand, I have been starved for Black Pink music, so I'm also a little happy that I get this. Because the song is good, and it is catchy. So it really scratches the itch that Black Pink is not really fulfilling for me. As a consumer, I'm happy to get new music that I like. But I feel a little sad for BABYMONSTER, since they will be compared to Black Pink so much, because of the heavy similarities. I hope they can develop more of a unique sound in the future, so they can stick out more. Because they seem talented enough for it. Unfortunately the decision is probably all up to YGE to make it happen. And I have a sneaky suspicion that YGE will go for the safe option of releasing music they know will be a hit, in the form of Black Pink style music. But hopefully I'm wrong

[@WARnTEA]

That's why I like XG so much. They're sound is directly inspired by american artists and not kpop artists, they go so far as to record their albums in america with american producers and rappers. Also they are inspired most by kehlani which isn't generic pop music but rooted in R&B. Also, the XG rappers and singers are crazy talented.

[@LeonaDiCarryo]

I totally agree. It is also one of the reasons I really like NewJeans and Dreamcatcher. Dreamcatchers title tracks always have their signature sound, but they never sound the same. And with NewJeans, it's not just thier title tracks. It's most of their songs.

[@alisode713]

I was feeling the same but if you're a YG fan you will understand and this is just the beginning so more is coming I know they won't disappoint us

[@Panorama-memory]

Only YG is locked up in 2010. How can it be this old!

[@yunawinx]

@@WARnTEA xg is rlly unique, but sometimes they cross the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation which can be annoying

[@KpopUnniesUwU]

Boombayah, Playing with fire, Forever Young and As If It Your Last were meant to be 2NE1 songs. YG kept it your years and then reuse the demo. YG always do that! And Babymonster song is giving YG groups vibe (like Treasure, 2NE1, Blackpink, Big Bang, Winner, iKON...)! Btw, I love the song! It just YG need to come up with more genre songs and new concepts!

[@Bibii268]

It’s their thing like a signature. I don’t think they need to change anything. All the groups you mentioned were very successful and that tells a lot.

[@nrmnnk4057]

YG / Teddy said this exact thing in the BlackPink Light up the Sky, There are 100 of songs on his computer, they just can not show them all now. So if one group does not sing it, someone else will. 2NE1 to BlackPink, now BlackPink to BabyMonster. they even went one step further. BlackPink to Somi. with Touchdown to Fast Forward. (TouchDown was a song potentially leaked, and BP never used it for what ever reason) so you never know who will actually get to sing a song, or everyone will sing the song, YG owns it all, and every artist potentially could just say, OHH, I like that, let me use this .

[@dragonixheli5474]

@@nrmnnk4057 Teddy would be in the credits though if they used one song of his creation which he has none in this one

[@mavie-sanz]

And that's why i forever be eternally grateful for Whistle, because we could say that is the most pure essence of BLACKPINK. Thank you so much B.I.

[@zairacampos3112]

Someone talking sense here

[@lucidbren]

YG: We’re gonna delay BM’s debut to make sure the quality of music is good. Also YG: let’s give BM the YG starter pack kit for their debut. 😂😂 this debut was overhyped

[@npariong806]

I just hope for the best in their future because they all have that great potential ( vocal,rap,dance and even visual)

[@Newjeansislife3]

All do them could be a visual fr

[@moonyun6580]

All of them will do but not visual

[@npariong806]

@@moonyun6580 yea but some of their is still some

[@Ihaveopinion_s]

@@moonyun6580 they have good visuals

[@alicia4830]

At 3:51, that scene looked extremely similar to Jennie's part in how you like that MV. Watching again the part at 11:24 looked extremely similar to Jisoo's part in how you like that. The song is good and the cinemaphotography is great, but I think the debut lacks originality and creativity. The rappers showed some promise, but I think we need to hear more from the vocalists of the group for the next comeback. It's only a single album, so maybe for the next they'll bring something different to the table. In other words, show why they're not mini blackpink, but they are baby monster and they are their own group and have their own identity.

[@isadoraA9]

I agree!

[@Lynnelle_DREAMusic]

Jisoo never had a flower scene in How You Like That, but she did in Lovesick Girls. I'm hoping that's what you meant.

[@alicia4830]

@MidnightViolet7 no, I'm talking about how you like that.

[@Lynnelle_DREAMusic]

@@alicia4830 There is is no scene of Jisoo surrounded by flowers in How You Like That, but Ros'e did in her entrance of the song, before the first chorus dropped.

[@alicia4830]

@MidnightViolet7 it was her head band that had the flowers. And the few roses on the wall she was in.

[@Bibii268]

I am excited to see what these talented girls have to offer in the future!

[@tonymerckx2257]

kinderen bedoel je

[@II_II555]

If yg gives them comeback

[@y_niiitaaaa]

That would be many surprise we're waiting for. I think this mv approved that they're talented since many people campared them to blackpink.

[@PinkBaeMonstiez]

⁠@@tonymerckx2257you can say you do not like the song. Insulting the girls is unnecessary though.

[@DoraMusic2015]

This is an answer to your past selves: Yes, YG gave them a comeback, with Ruka, Asa, Ahyeon and Chiquita in 1 song are the stable rappers. Rora, Rami,Pharita, sometimes Ahyeon also focus on vocal. They have a few songs, I know they have 2 albums, of which one is a debut album, and another is real called "Drip". They have such slay songs. I hope your past self is thankful for the info I gave them.

[@ayyuna7067]

Have to agree Asa’s rap iconic Although it wasn’t well as we expected to most people’s standards it’s a good debut and I’m sure they can improve and have more incredible MVS Also I did not notice that foreshadowing of snow and nails 😂❤

[@jamesallen1694]

When I heard this song, I thought it might have been an unreleased song from early BP. One potential name for BP was Baby Monster, or so I heard. As far as Chiquita's "crown," it's a nod to BP lisa, since Lisa is Chiquita's roll model, and they're both Thai (which is what Lisa was representing with her crown).

[@Unknown-wq7is]

And Chiquita and Lisa are very close if I remeber right, I mean Lisa and Jennie are in a predebut video of BM

[@daydreamcs]

​​@@Unknown-wq7isno they're not close, i think it was the first time Chiquita met Lisa atcually (in the pre-debut videos)

[@rens1075]

@@daydreamcsyep, lisa is more close with pharita. She calls lisa unnie in the predebut video and they both have lunch several times. She was the one mentioned in lisa’s interview. Btw, the crown one is a basic things to do, for example every itzy song and it is very common in dance choreo

[@Unknown-wq7is]

@@rens1075 sorry I confused Chiquita and Pharita 😅

[@daydreamcs]

@@rens1075 Oh I didn't see that sorry :/ or I don't remember. I just saw the video where Chiquita was shocked to meet Lisa (and Jennie in th other one) and the group were talking about how much Lisa's head was small 😭 like for me that was the first time they saw her after that I have no idea what they've done together

[@bunbungabriel]

4:42 I think they had her off-center bc it's a surprisingly long static shot compared to the rest of the mv So as a viewer you expect the scene to either change or the camera to pan over them but when neither happens you look off-center to the only object (or member in this case) that's in the foreground, which is when she gives this very charismatic sassy expression as if saying 'oh no, I'm not finished yet' and does rest of the dance move Like you always say, subverting expectations gives contrast, contrast gives focus

[@coraliime]

i feel bad for babymonster, being all hyped up by YG, there’s just so much pressure on them to live up to the expectations

[@arqHHM]

It's not YG's fault. Everyone saw how ridiculously talented the girls are, and hyped themselves up to the point where no one would be able to realistically meet those expectations in a single debut track. What was YG supposed to do? Not show off or promote the girls? Also, I'm betting the Ahyeon situation screwed the debut up much more than people are realizing.

[@coffee_2005]

overall song is not bad but mid.....ofc yg did good with pre promotions n creating the hype....but not making that level of song is a problem@@arqHHM

[@sof5611]

they girls are very talented, so im sure they will be able to hold the legacy

[@dragonixheli5474]

@definitelyaproperusername2626 But they literally broke a record with their debut already as fastest debut song to reach 50 million views. Love it or hate it but YGs statement wasn't false.

[@alixf797]

​@definitelyaproperusername2626still record-breaking tho, overhyped or not, fact--they still broken a record

[@LisaChenNg]

I always appreciate music videos more when you educate us on why they are so well done and satisfying! The pop-in is really so extremely satisfying!

[@sunshinejeemin]

am I the only one who loved this debut and asa and ruka’s part is the best too

[@kmaisyodaddy573]

I loved it also

[@lily_lotus_queen]

I love it too!

[@rxbiluhvrp]

FINALLY SOMEONE ELSE I thought I was the only one who likes it

[@k.worldd]

I loved it too❤ and idc if others don't They are missing a lot for me

[@ultrah1gh]

I only like ruka and asa's part.

[@MN-ls7kw]

That pose on the thumbnail - Minnie from (G)i-dle did it first in 'Lion' performance during her high note and it became one of the most iconic moments in kpop. Idk the origin of it or who else did it (won't count gidle members ofc) but only these 3 (Minnie Lisa Chiquita) in the span of 5 years became so memorable doing that pose. And they're all Thai having good relationship with each others. More like Thai-line thing lol.

[@shaima3780]

Wasn’t itzy pose ?

[@taurustar8692]

@@shaima3780common itzy was a new gg..it was gidle pose

[@yuucola4145]

@@taurustar8692 itzy did it before Lion released tho. And that pose is not "gidle pose" or "itzy pose". That crown gesture has been exist for a long time for example, Royal Dance Crew already did it in 2014

[@MYNAMEISLIGHTS]

That’s a crown yall

[@thatkpopsis]

@@yuucola4145right. Hoe stay atp it’s been over done

[@gianmignonne9629]

I think YG didn't over hyped Baby Monster. It was us who over hyped YG production in general.

[@randfairy]

Theory; 0:58 - here it looks like they are running away from the police, because of the vibrant lights and the background sound 1:59 -The group's name is Babymonster, in this scene the egg could symbolize that they were born and came to dominate. The egg is cracked because they were born 2:06 - For society, in this case they are monsters that came to dominate, and are dangerous and as we can see in this scene there is a space that humans created to trap them, but with their power they are able to get out of there and be free. 3:52 - In this scene she may be representing an ice monster, being a mythical legend 9:36 - if you notice some things are flying(levitation) showing that they also have powers 9:37 - In this scene I thought of them in a city full of prejudiced people who don't understand what they are being mean to them, so they will dominate the city and in the end the world if necessary 9:39 & 2:39 Can these two scenes possibly show claws? 11:32 & 11:35 They have a lot to say and will surprise everyone, as they will rule society from now on. And people made a mistake in doubting their power thinking they can just saying them "shut up" 13:01 - they will show who they truly are and who is in charge what do you think?

[@ELQentertainmentq]

THIS IS AMAZING

[@jahnaveeagarwal]

" the editor chooses this clip, jordan is now happy" made me laughing rolling on the ground

[@morganailmirak]

I only felt BP vibe during ASA's part... well the colors... and Chiquita's part in first verse ( the snow scene was mixture of "How u like that" and "Pink venom" mvs second chorus) but throughout the whole MV I was thinking "damn, it sounds and looks like so much BigBang, 2ne1 and IKON". The opening isn't just used in BP mvs, it's a classic YG entrance, all groups under YG has at least one MV opening like this. Ruka's rap part in MV was a callback to Bigbang "Bang Bang Bang" era. Chiquita's part in 2nd verse was a callback to 2ne1 "I am the best MV". The ending editing where everything goes black slowly before the song changes - that's the same editing from BigBang "Bang Bang Bang" when the song changes at the end. It's a standard YG song, more like a YG anthem rather than BabyMonster's debut song. That's why people weren't happy because it's not something new or exciting. It would've had better effect on people if we didn't know who they are and weren't introduced to them. It would be like "Oh new YG group, oh look at them, who they are, wow so much liek YG groups". But as we know them already, same old YG song is not exciting. Even tho I like the girls, some of them didn't fit the theme like Pharita's first part, it was a forced attutude scene, I was kinda cringed. Same goes Chiquita's snow scene. I was like "Nope, thanks". They are teens, let them be teens. Not forced faked-fierce grown up wanna-be's. They have better potential.

[@halucetamol]

Congratulations on the debut of Babymonster. Can't wait for their comeback next two year 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣. That how YG treats their artist 😂

[@tife0612]

😂😂😂😂.

[@cailynvries1788]

😂😂😂😂

[@OrvinReyes]

😂😂😂😂😂 thanks yg for starting and ending their careers

[@kakris875]

😅

[@eliudrx6458]

And they still being successful and richer than the ones that are over worked and have 3/4/5 come backs a year 😅 , yeih exploitation!

[@ygfamily47]

I love the song overall. Maybe cause i'm not expect so much from them. The song overall, without any comparison just a good or bad choices, the song was good imo. Cause for me, i focus on the beat and the lyrics. If the beat is good, the story behind it goo, if it was my vibe, it's good.

[@caleecalhoun6380]

I love how you can tell not only in the song but also in the Mv which BP member would have what parts. It’s a catchy song but Babymonster is was to skilled and talented for this😭 I wanna see these girls’ talents shine!

[@jqhn316]

Jordan’s comments and sound effects are gold. Having a breakdown of how MV’s are produced adds to the value of the production. It’s like BP had kids and they’re following in their parents dance steps. :)

[@KatBlaque]

I looooove your shot analysis so much. Really inspiring.

[@KatBlaque]

I also thought about that one particular frame as being really weird, but it makes it so memorable.

[@ginamarieo789]

Love Black Pink and Baby Monster has such amazing artists. Was surprised by Batter Up. Catchy though and love the rap sections. It's really interesting how there is a divergence between the production coming out of large Entertainment groups like YG, versus some of the more innovative or edgy production coming out of XG, or even some of the smaller bootstrap type entertainment groups that let their artists get involved with producing music, composing, and influencing artistic vision and directing -- like with One Pact who just debuted this week. The budgets are smaller, the resources are limited, but curious what you think about about their Must Be Nice '좋겠다' music video.

[@spookyy.k]

I am so glad you made this video cause so many people are arguing it's completely different

[@Xiao23706]

Why,no one is talking about Blackpink copying other artists music beats? Always targetting only on Babymonster. Blackpink also copied music beats of others 1.Shutdown - intro music beat is copied from (Niccolo Paganini- La campanella) 2.Crazy over you - main beat is also copied from a Indian song called( Bipasha -2012)go search it . 3. Pink venom - Lisa's part was copied from Rihana's song (Pon de replay 2005). And these haters are only accusing Babymonster not Blackpink for copying .Some blinds even say it is a sample or inspirations. Blackpink also copied the concepts of 2ne1

[@hi_alani]

I liked this debut, and I like to think that this kind of format and theme is just paying homage to BP at some point (considering that they debut after BP; talking abt YGs GGs), but I also hope they slowly transition as an independent group without the association to other YG artists as much as they do now.

[@mimimiao6921]

I’ve waited for your reaction to this. Thanks so much!

[@skibiditoilet-o2p]

For me it was really hyped up by YG. Plus everything looks so nostalgic

[@niloohossini3348]

I am addicted to this song، this song was really amazing and special for me

[@khanabrell]

I really like this song, it is so YG coded with 2nd gen element. I love it soooo much ❤

[@Lyu_Lyu]

The mv looks kinda retro and old-school, but as if it wasn't done intentionally. If someone had told me that it was filmed and edited in 2015/2016, I would have totally believed it.

[@Raphael-2]

Blackpink ? But the whole thing has so many 2NE1 references.. if you're familiar with 2NE1 videography you know that.

[@thaliasnow4399]

YESSS!!! The fact that Jordan did a video for BAYMON's debut MV totally made my day! I was worried he wouldn't do a video for "Batter Up" when it's just one of the countless K-pop MV's out there. Always appreciate Jordan's review/reaction vids, makes me notice the details and appreciate K-pop editors and just editors in general more, they are so under-appreciated IMHO: "Batter Up" does draw a lot of references from previous YG MV's (esp BP's), I do wish BAYMON the best, they have amazing potential, just hope YG can get things sorted out...also really wish Ahyeon could've debuted with them T-T

[@sophiaisabelle027]

They are identical-sounding songs. Even Lisa would be holding onto her wig cap at this point.

[@MistyLaShay]

The megaphone bit in the beginning is definitely giving boombayah, it’s like yg took different bits of black pinks videos and put them into one video with batter up

[@Глеб-ц3ю2ш]

that "OGH, OK" 00:01

[@Ruby_Spacek]

I’m obsessed! Can’t wait for more baby monster content

[@fairiesarefair]

They won't, because they can't, Blackpink's brand is owned by YG ,So yeah ,no. Also this has always been YG's formula,,A lot of BP scenes are taken from 2ne1 as well.

[@theaviisme]

13:15 it’s giving 2NE1 ‘I AM THE BEST’

[@everythingsfinett3903]

Honestly I do not understand why some people complain that it’s similar to Blackpink and 2NE1. That’s the whole point, they’re all YG girl groups that follow the YG style. Baby monster is a YG girl group for the new generation. They all are supposed to be similar, please use your brain sometimes. (I mean those people that hate on BM and aren’t just pointing out the similarities, please don’t hate on literal children for something they didn’t choose)

[@WinterUme8]

Agreeeeee

[@BeatrizRodrigues-bj1de]

I kind agree but at the same time I think it's legit to some people just not like because it's the same sound again and again. Like I get it, it's theirs style, but the way YG does it seems more like they are too lazy or stubborn to came up with something new them to keep with a music background or tradition. I mean, a lot of the big companies have a "style" SM, JYP, Hybe, even Cube or Starship, but not all of their groups sounds so close that if you're not a fan you can't say who is who. So yeah, I'm not desapointed because I didn't believe in YG claims but I think it's fair for some people to be since they set the bar really up for something "new and refreshing". It is good? Yes! But absolute inovative? Nop.

[@inferiorinferno8859]

@@BeatrizRodrigues-bj1de This is exactly what we 'haters' are saying. YG is too lazy, you can have a cohesive sound without each group sounding almost identical. In the case of Babymonster, they are way too vocally talented to be just this hip&hop inspired girl group and they easily could have had an R&B kind of sound which would still fit YG.

[@1Uni7]

And why they choose literal children

[@kyumi__]

All companies have a style but there’s a limit. Red Velvet and aespa or Twice and Itzy don’t sound that similar.

[@KylieReyy]

The song is okay, its a decent track, its not as promising and didnt lived up to the expectation yg want us to expect, but damn the Raps, bringing back the kpop raps that bratata, this kind of raps is rare to gg nowadays

[@selflyss7290]

as a fellow nerd that loves kpop, your videos make my day lol

[@gabsendergirl]

"so i really think that you should unsubscribe" at the end got me 😂😂😂

[@jemtee9131]

Love your reaction to blackpink… Oh its Babymonster! I love them both! I love this debut. Because of your explanation, got to appreciate more the hard-work of Baby monster. Very happy for them!

[@jannelletravels]

Jordan, I laughed my ass out while watching this. Im a blink, and supporting Babymonster too. But yes, thanks for being honest and saying it is just a copy paste but fire. I love how technical you are doing with your reviews and somehow comparing them. I just basically love how you do your thingggg. 🎉

[@LeeraLightwood]

Heeey Babymonster girls did great🥺I actually loved the song, YG's songs mostly hace the same vibe, structure. It's not bad, it's just their thing. I kinda expected sth like this

[@vvurbajael]

Yea has the same literal vibe as a blackpink song that never made it out😭 no hate to the girls obviously not their faults but yg never has something new

[@NINA_6]

Yeah

[@nourlahrach2127]

I completely agree with you and it’s so sad to see people hate on them since the beginning without even giving them the chance to prove themselves 😭😭

[@mtbwithtfb]

the editing really enhances the video. I learn so much from you Jordan. thanks, Bob

[@Stay_once3]

finally i was waiting for it

[@ajmtk8831]

Everyone wasss I mean he had to it wasn’t a choice !

[@mybrain8494]

UGH! PLEASE.... THAT ENDING DANCE THERAPHY.. I LOVE IT LOL!!! CAN U DO IT A LIL BIT LONGER PLEASE 😂❤

[@PokePokepikachu]

Favorite line - Budget is Budgeting 😅😅😂

[@akiralynn8466]

YEEEEEEEEEEEES I'm soooo freaking happy that someone else was able to notice the foreshadowing of the scene with the snow!!! I thought I was the only one! I've watched so many reactions and so far I haven't seen others noticing it. I've been hoping for someone else to notice it. Jordan I'm so glad that someone was you. xD When I saw it for and this video for the first time it's one of the few times that I stopped the video to just take in what had happened. The second time was with Asa's rap part, in which I was happy that you also stopped there to just take in her rapping as well. xD She really does have that effect. I'm really hoping they don't cast her aside and that they will show case her talent with future music to come from them. Also Haram's singing as well. The other girls may get more attention because of how talented they are for being able to singing, dance, and rap, but when it comes to singing, I don't think any of the other members can compare to Haram. She just has that crazy rift changing at such a young age that is almost unheard of and I really hope they show it off at some point, because right now she's not being recognized as much as she should be getting recognized for her voice.

[@teumezencorner5011]

Asa slayed her part.

[@rileex]

thanks for the walk through of all the visual detail meanings in such a funny way, and the easter egg Dance Therapy is not long enough 😂

[@itsmareee]

THEIR SONG WAS AMAZING FOR ME I LOVE IT

[@nobodythere94]

he was already so impressed 0:10 seconds in that he forgot how to spell help

[@angel-flow2747]

i think y’all forgetting this is yg style its not a copy and paste of blackpink because it’s literally ygs style you can’t expect them to change everything about the music they make when its his distinctive style, so saying its a copy and paste is dumb. and ppl who say the chorus is empty I’m sorry but what do you want?! explosions and gun noises😭

[@A.T837]

Fr

[@mariahfebriani4478]

Because their only know blackpink

[@XG_Ah-Wo0-wOo-WoO]

Boo hoo waah waah.. YG stans are crying...

[@Vickyisnotweak]

Yeah but it's getting boring. It's not creative. No hate on the girls though, they are so talented.

[@mariahfebriani4478]

@@Vickyisnotweak Yg never change i still remember as if your last when the song is for 2ne1

[@annasay9332]

Jordan said it's literally Blackpink, but i would say it's literally 2ne1

[@DenisseM17]

I think it is not necessary to compare them with blackpink, it is just YG's style, and it is not babyMonster's fault, it is the fault of the company or the producer of the song

[@Minji_Hanni_Dani_Haerin_Hyein]

Did you watch big bang haru haru. It's full of cinematic and k-drama but I fu*kin love it. Not this terrible bona bona +money remix

[@fzhz]

​@@Minji_Hanni_Dani_Haerin_Hyeinhow is it similar to bona bona??

[@yuucola4145]

i won't say it's a "fault" tho. YG knows who their target audience are. Which are the YG stans (including me). The thing with YG stans is no matter how many songs they "copy paste" we'll still going to enjoyed it bcs we just love the YG style. The thing with YG having songs sounds similar to each other have been going on for many years but they still going strong because that's what YG stans wants.

[@yuucola4145]

@@Minji_Hanni_Dani_Haerin_Hyein that's an old song bro, most of YG songs that era also sounds the same with haru haru or "Haru Haru remix". They changed their style after 2NE1 debut and then all songs sound similar to 2NE1 songs. That's just how YG evolved their music.

[@Sabo3081]

​@@yuucola4145That love for YG may go away over time if we keep hearing the same sound and seeing the same visuals. They will soon be outdated.

[@stephaniefriedrichsenstaib2329]

“Yeah you can copy my homework, just make sure to make it different”

[@x.Rhymiie.x]

People are recycling insults at this point. B.P was a 2ne1 2.0 or "copied their style". I hated that then and I hate it now. Its a YG sound until the groups take part in producing.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ItsmeROSIELUVS]

This is so true noone is going to copy my four queens

[@yangverse491]

Tbh, this debut was hyped up to THAT level that it just felt so empty and down the expectations. Not to blane the girls, it's again YG with it's lazy production. How come I knew already that this is not gonna meet the over high expectations of the people. YG blew up the hell out of this groups that it just don't feel like it anymore

[@jenno683]

Noooooo you had me dead in the end of the videooo brooo TT. Not with the babymonster sound effect huhu

[@mmjjnn0]

Thank you for all of your input jordan! Really educating.

[@roses_are_rosies-g4h]

15:04 LMFAO that was so cute I love Jordan sm you have nothing to be sorry about BAHhah

[@kevinscheeseballhair9720]

Although I hoped for more from this debut, the M/V and song were so easy to watch and listen to! I hope they get to do promos soon!

[@biaamaral4339]

why i love so mucy when u talk about the little details?? i could sit here and watch your videos the hole day

[@alishakay]

Man I really hate this song. Not only because I find it boring and absolutely uncreative, but because I like their voices and the song did absolutely nothing to showcase it. The only thing that stands out is the rap of the girl in pink fur, everyone else just blends into one tone and even that tone is overpowered by the music.

[@jellyfishryu]

This is the realest comment yet

[@IanjakeRebeta]

Oh man I hate you more

[@ak_16808]

In 11:40 The jump looks like Lisa’s jump in Money. Also, the chorus uses the trumpets in Money. The song kinda gives me Boombayah x (some other song) vibes the last part the outro ‘listen up everybody’ part is repeated twice like Boombayah’s outro part 🤔

[@Capri-LeoGuy]

YG wouldn't be known if it were not because of their signature sound of Trap, Hip Hop, EDM, and MV which has a party sound at the end. YG Stans and those who knew music well appreciate it. BM's music might be similar to BP but it's obvious that they focus more on Hip Hop and showcases their vocals. It's so sad that BM gets a lot of bashing and hate and even compares them to other Gen-Girl groups. I am a blink, a blackjack, and even love other girl groups. We must be respectful and just be appreciative that YG's Boy Groups and Girl groups like 2NE1, Blackpink, and now Baby Monsters, create and balance the genre of music that we can listen to and relate to. We respect opinions are opinions, but sometimes it results to hate. Let's be kind.

[@yuucola4145]

As YG stans, i find it funny when people complaining BM sounds like BP. I mean like, that is YG. They always "copy paste" songs among YG groups and we love it. They have done this even before BIGBANG debut😂

[@cuteko330]

Jordan, before Blackpink there was 2NEI. Some moves of Blackpink are from 2NE1. But still BP made it big. 2NE1 was original badass korean girl group. During their time, they were #1 in their genre. Am just hoping that the next song that will be released by BM will give them their own identity.

[@nublock5000]

Chiquita's "crown" move gave me "ITZY" on first watch, but I will never unsee it also being Lisa now. Okay, so, it's not even close to the most original song I've ever heard, but I don't even care because it's super catchy. I'm willing to enjoy it as a guilty pleasure, even if YG kind of phoned it in on this so-called "debut." (imo it's not real until they bring it on music shows but no one asked me lol)

[@dururudiriri5564]

They wont perform this on music shows either. Seems like they will wait for ahyeon

[@nublock5000]

@@dururudiriri5564 That's why I'm confused that they're not calling this a pre-debut.

[@wiinnnn___]

Ohmyveenus 👑 still the best 🔥😵👍🏻

[@yukina0330]

For them to be crazy talented but not properly promoted is just crazy.

[@Sofia.diadia]

I really loved Batter Up, I think its good considering how young they are. The youngest is only 14 years old!

[@SakuraMiyawaqueen]

I really want to stan them but I feel uncomfortable seeing like 13-14 yo olds wearing big nails, chains 😭

[@vachikagupta43]

then they shouldn't have debuted her with a group having this kind of concept

[@SakuraMiyawaqueen]

@@vachikagupta43 exactly you gain my respect this fr needs to stop + those chains 💀

[@zytaolkurt5608]

Well, it's quite the opposite for me. I don't like batter up considering HOW YOUNG THEY ARE. Badass girl crush concept doesn't suit them at all. It's a concept that you do when you reach certain maturity and gain some experience. It was so forced and yg trying too hard to create BP 2.0(or 2ne1 3.0?) I just can't take seriously that these kids act so tough, so badass even tho they just enter the industry

[@SakuraMiyawaqueen]

@@zytaolkurt5608 YOU GAIN MY RESPECT LIKE GIRL CRUSH FOR A 14 YEAR OLD WEARING CHAINS AND LONG NAILS IM UNCOMFORTABLE 😭

[@yousoraa]

The anthem is YG signature, BIGBANG, Treasure, Winner, pretty much every group under YG has the ending anthem part. But yeah YG didn't try too hard to make them different then BP. But honestly they give me more Treasure vibes 😂

[@ijlegaspi15]

BLACKPINK is already a legendary group and BABYMONSTER is very new! For you it may sound like blackpink but for these young girls its everything after a long period of training finaly they debuted and LISA and JENNIE is also their mentors.

[@CL21x]

It doesn't sound like Blackpink. it sounds like YG. People said the same thing when Blackpink debuted with 2NE1.

[@Suupsoup]

Idk if I would call Jennie and Lisa their mentor if they only saw and interacted that one time for the show lol

[@goldenhime8404]

​@@Suupsouphonestly Jennie need mentor for herself, what she can mentor, lol. Lisa at least can dance and is really pro at this.

[@user-ck6if5hg9n]

13:05 “Yup, literally BLACKPINK” I CANNOT

[@lizas1762]

People have encapsulated their mind to believe Baemon is BP copycat and we can see it clearly here on how the crown thing is used by ITZY in every MV since their debut but it reminds him to Lisa. 😂

[@INotMk]

I literally got a batter up ad while watching this 😂

[@romeoantonio7929]

They are very talented and deserves the spotlight.

[@clarjose1154]

Congratulations BABYMONSTER on your record breaking debut! ❤🔥

[@rvbyluvs]

The fact that Jordan kept mixing up BLACKPINK and BABYMOMSTER is proof that YG made the concepts waay too similar (no hate to baby monster or Jordan!)

[@Cationna]

This song absolutely wouldn't exist without Blackpink - but, admittedly, they had a huge impact on the whole music scene, and especially girl crush concept, so the same can be said about many songs. It's definitely in the same style, similarly constructed, written, choreographed, conceptualised, performed, filmed, and edited - but at least it does it well, unlike some wannabe imitators who don't even really get it. And the reason for similarities is because it's being produced by the same people, it's their decisions (it's normal for newbies to be more under the direction they were given than explore their own flavours). YG is obviously using the resources they found and created for Blackpink. But, it's not all the same, it's not all copy-and-paste or "rejected BP ideas". Choreography is more hip-hop and the sheer difference in the number of members steers it into a different sort of playing around with positions and lines rather than shapes - idk how to describe it, Blackpink have a definite style to their choreo which is very feminine and organic even when it's swaggy, which is obviously not present here. The song doesn't have the Eastern music influences which are an underrated but very important part of BP sound, instead there's a retro R&B vibe (very on trend). They do reuse some of the same ideas, I mean that's just on the screen. But just being in the same genre in itself is not necessarily a crime if they're doing it well, is what I'm saying. And they are doing it well. I do hope they start developing this new group into their own thing and not rely on known solutions shoot for "new Blackpink" instead of "new successful group". But this is the first song. Those are never free from the immediate situation on the market. I'm sure we'll see more Babymonster in Babymonster with time, for now we have a good song and the world of potential with talented newcomers.

[@usererref]

big agree

[@allanajayadriatico-xd1cl]

I just hope their upcoming release will have different vibe... I got a feeling that this song was like a pre-release but yge considered it as a debut for the fans who are very eager to see them debut... I think that yge really plans something for them and i believe that ahyeon was really in a sort of health problem that they made this songs for fans who waited very long for their debut... it was reported that ahyeon will be debuting with baby monster in the near future and there is a rumor/news(i am not actually sure of whether it was confirmed or rumored) that baby monster will release another song soon including ahyeon... and maybe this is the reason why baby monster didnt promote batter up in music shows...

[@dadaeverydays3968]

uhhhh bp would not exist without 2ne1

[@allanajayadriatico-xd1cl]

@@dadaeverydays3968 girl dont be a delulu bp can exist even without 2en1... yge made both blackpink and 2en1 so without yge these 2 groups wont exist... 2en1 is great but that doesnt mean they made bp popular... a lot of blackjacks hated bp when they debut because of how yge just abandoned 2en1 because of bp's debut... the existence of a group is not due to their seniors but with their label... some groups becomes popular because of their seniors but some are hated because of their sunbae's toxic fans... 2nd gen paved the way for kpop to be known internationally but that doesnt mean that 3rd gen were product of 2nd gen's success... 3rd gen groups and the succeeding gen groups will always debut even without their seniors because their labels are the ones creating the group and their success will depend majorly on their music and how they presented their music... no offense to you but bp will be successful even without 2en1 as long as there is yge... peace be with you...

[@JELPKN]

their next song will be sm/jyp sound because they are tired people saying "'ohh its so yg/bp""🤣🤣🤣

[@khanthairamchiary2658]

🤣🤣

[@RedFiveDiamons_]

Every time this guys goes “OOH” it’s so funny I kept a straight face not joking

[@kim.8978]

i love your reaction the editing is so funny 😂❤️

[@amiwu5940]

It's just like when 2ne1 debut, they said it's female version of bigbang. They sound the same, they are ugly, will flop, blablabla. And they proved them wrong. They are maybe have the same base with bigbang but have the different character. Then blackpink debut, people said, " ah it's 2ne1 copycat, it's 2ne1 part 2, it's 2ne1 but just prettier, it'll flop, blablabla". Then again they proved them wrong. They still have that YG feels but with different color. Then it happen again with babymonster. They attacked them with the same pattern. Blackpink.02, blackpink copycat, blackpink fake version, they'll flop, they need teddy( funny how they said this when they're the same people who said teddy must stop produce songs for YG gg because it's sound the same🙄), and blablabla. And i believe babymonster will prove them wrong too. Just like their seniors. People always attack YG's groups this way. Esp knets. Like they just hate YG no matter what. But when they succesful, they will be fomo and suddenly support them( but some of them still trying to bring them down in the back) like nothing happen. Like compare 5 days old group to 7 years old group? Like come on. If you know kpop( and YG) for such a long time, you'll know that YG always put their color for their group base then let them add the group own colors later on. That's why people could say," ah this is so YG!" " no YG no PARTY!" " only YG artists could cover YG's songs" "ofc it's YG". Like they had their own identity that people recognize well. And i bet when YG change their new group concept, people will also complain like, " where is their identity? Why they look different? It's not YG i know? Why they trying to be something else? Ah, YG has lost their identity for sure,"and blablabla🙃🙄

[@iazn_]

YG over hyped them. They showed what they can do on their pre-debut videos and they put the pressure on them..honestly I'm a big YG fan but delaying a debut for "better quality" but releasing it not even meeting my 'very decent' expectations imo is just messed up. The girls have alot of potential but YG just kept doing the usual "hip-hop" concept

[@CaptainElijahAviation]

I’m very impressed by the debut for baemon. I think that there are some recycled scenes but the song is a bop and it’s success shows me that the next song in February is going to be good too.