BABYMONSTER's recent music video has stirred up discussions as netizens point out the recurring trends in YG's girl group videos.

On November 26, a post on Nate's Pann community board gained traction, titled "TRADITION IN YG'S GIRL GROUP MUSIC VIDEOS FOR 3 GENERATIONS."

The post shared images of YG girl group music videos, highlighting their striking similarities. Many K-netizens are expressing fatigue with the repetitive styles seen in YG girl groups' videos.

The netizen behind the post noted, "Many reactions mention how their MV choruses always seem to follow the same pattern."

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BABYMONSTER's new music video, in particular, has been labeled as "outdated" by numerous netizens.

Comments from netizens include:

"They all look the same."

"Looks cheap and outdated."

"Are the directors all the same person?"

"It's almost 2024, and it looks so old."

"Can they please change the music video director? The videos are so mundane."

"The songs all sound similar."

"For how long are they going to use the same pattern over and over? The rap tone even sounds the same."

"There is no freshness."

"BLACKPINK's music videos also seemed quite similar with no creative attempts, but now I am truly fed up."

"It looks cheap. Why didn't they invest more money?"

"It just sounds like 2NE1."

"I don't understand why YG is so scared to make something entirely new. Stop recycling!"

"YG stans will tell you that it's quality over quantity, but honestly, YGE is just lazy. There's no reason to try anything new when the same old has company stans spending money."

"Because making something new comes with risk. Risk aversion is inherent to capitalism. It is not laziness, but greed. Their further reasoning is absolutely correct; there is no incentive to change, and in fact, greedy reasons not to change."

"It's meant for kids and people with low IQ; they eat it up every time."

"It would have been so cool if YG made Baby Monster's concept cute. I would have lost my mind."

"A cute, age-appropriate concept with a touch of mischief might have been fun. Instead, YG served up 2NE1 3.0 with a concept that's too mature for the ages of the members. What a wasted opportunity."

"Sounds like 2NE1? Actually, it sounds very 2023, repetitive chorus, lots of sounds, and instrumentals with no links between them, which is why so many people think K-pop is just noisy music. The only similar thing is the end, which is really 'YG'; they always do something like that at the end of their songs. Honestly, I don't care about an old MV or not having the super HD image that everyone wants. I want a good song to enjoy."

"lol, they have the big 3 privilege, why bother changing if YG stans will forever buy and overhype YG stuff, no matter how crappy it is."

"They're always trying to make a group as good as 2NE1, and it makes sense why they would do that. 2NE1 was amazing. If they debuted today, they'd be huge."

"This is even worse than Teddy's songs."

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BTS’s J-Hope is keeping fans excited as he drops even more stunning concept photos for his highly anticipated new single!

On March 4, J-Hope released the second concept photo for his digital single "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" through BTS’s official social media, giving fans another glimpse into the warm and romantic theme of his comeback.

In the latest photos, J-Hope brings out the sweet and dreamy vibes of being in love—all in the most familiar place, his home.

He’s seen lying comfortably on a cozy rug, talking on the phone with a blissful smile, and daydreaming with his feet propped up on a chair.

Sitting on the edge of a bathtub, he looks completely relaxed, lost in thought, as the soft sunlight wraps around him, adding to the sentimental and heartwarming mood.

The dreamy setting and his gentle, love-filled expressions perfectly match the theme of "Sweet Dreams," making fans even more excited for the song’s release!

Before the official release, J-Hope will drop teaser videos on March 5 and 6, leading up to the big moment on March 7 at 2 PM KST.

To celebrate, J-Hope is also holding an exclusive offline fan event, "Sweet Dreamland," where 613 lucky ARMYs will get to experience the magic in person at 1 PM KST on March 7.

The number 613 isn’t random—it represents BTS’s debut date, June 13, showing J-Hope’s deep appreciation for his fans.

And don’t worry if you can’t be there in person—the event will be livestreamed on Weverse, so ARMYs all over the world can join in the fun!

"Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" is a romantic serenade filled with J-Hope’s heartfelt emotions and a desire to love and be loved. With R&B star Miguel lending his smooth vocals to the track, anticipation is through the roof!

J-Hope has already started his first solo world tour with the "j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in SEOUL", held at the KSPO DOME from February 28 to March 2.

But he didn’t stop there—he surprised fans with a pre-release performance of "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," and the crowd went wild!

Even before the official release, the song is already getting rave reviews! On March 3, British music magazine NME gave the concert a five-star rating, praising J-Hope’s powerful stage presence and saying:

"It was clear how much he missed the stage, and that’s where he shines the brightest. He has already proven his abilities as a BTS member, and now, he has done so again as a solo artist. He fully showcased his talent and radiated an energy stronger than ever before."

With a new single, an exclusive fan event, and an exciting world tour ahead, J-Hope is set to dominate the music scene once again! Are you ready to experience "Sweet Dreams"?

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