K-POP NEWS · OCTOBER 15, 2026
BABYMONSTER’s ‘DESERVE’ Arrives October 23: YG Confirms a Vocal-Focused Single
YG previews a slower-paced track that places delicate expression alongside BABYMONSTER’s powerful singing.
BABYMONSTER will release its new digital single “DESERVE” on October 23, 2026, at 1 p.m. Korea Standard Time. YG Entertainment officially confirmed the comeback and title in a statement issued October 14. The new music follows “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” after approximately four months, establishing a clear timetable for the group’s next release.
YG’s description of ‘DESERVE’
Executive producer Yang Hyun-suk described the upcoming song as comparatively slow-paced while emphasizing its unusually powerful emotional energy. According to YG, the recording contrasts delicate vocals with explosive singing and builds toward a dramatic climax. These are advance statements from the agency, not an independently verified review of a recording that has yet to be released.
Why the slower sound matters
BABYMONSTER are known for dynamic performances and distinct voices that shift between assertive and melodic sections. A slower song may allow greater space for phrasing, harmonies and emotional nuance. Whether the completed arrangement follows that expectation, and how individual members contribute, can only be determined once the single is heard. The announcement therefore offers a direction without settling the details.
The single and BABYMONSTER’s 2026 schedule
Coming around four months after “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA,” the October digital single keeps new music within the group’s active international performance period. The agency also mentioned an aim to release a new album in early 2027. That statement describes a plan, not a confirmed album release date. Reporting should distinguish between the firm October 23 single and the longer-term album target.
What has not yet been confirmed
As of October 15, the single is still eight days away. A full evaluation of its sound, detailed performance credits, release-day reception, streaming results, chart positions and official music-video views cannot responsibly be supplied in advance. Further news can be added when official uploads and independent chart data become available. For now, the important confirmed facts are the single title, its scheduled release date and YG’s announced musical direction.
Official sources
YG LIFE — FROM YG, October 14, 2026
Yonhap News Agency — October 14, 2026