It's a dramatic entry into the music world.

BADVILLAIN, a girl group led by MC Mong, unveiled their debut single "Overstep" on the 3rd, making waves by outpacing NewJeans' records. Their title track "BADVILLAIN" music video hit 8.45 million views in just 12 hours, surpassing the 5 million views New Jeans' "Bubble Check" achieved in the same timeframe.

In just six days since their debut, BADVILLAIN's music video has soared to 32.15 million views as of 4 PM on the 8th, swiftly catching up to the 43.43 million views of "Bubble Check," released a month prior.

This rookie girl group from Big Planet Made Entertainment, formed three years ago, comprises seven standout members, including Emma from Mnet's "Street Woman Fighter," Chloe Young from One Million, and Hui and Yoonseo from MBC's "After School Flutter," alongside Nina and Bin Kelly.

The group's meteoric rise is credited to the unwavering support of their agency and the members' captivating talent. Chairman Cha Gawan, the primary shareholder of Big Planet Made Entertainment and co-founder of parent company One Hundred, spared no expense in nurturing the girl group.

Industry insiders noted, "Unprecedented investment has created an optimal environment for members to focus solely on training. It's rare for a rookie group to debut in such a setup."

The music video's grand scale, akin to a Hollywood blockbuster, has captivated audiences not only in Korea but also internationally.

Resembling the allure of Netflix's "Money Heist," members don masks to portray breaking free from all forms of oppression to claim their desires. The climax, featuring a large-scale dance, offers a refreshing spectacle to the K-pop scene.

MC Mong's signature sound intertwines with BADVILLAIN's identity. The hip-hop-infused dance track "BADVILLAIN" boasts a powerful one-chord beat, majestic orchestral melody, catchy hooks, and distinct rapping.

Another track, "Yaho," showcases their vitality through energetic performances and infectious raps, revealing a different charm.

The agency's support extends beyond the norm. Big Planet Made Entertainment will run BADVILLAIN's debut anniversary billboard ads across Seoul from the 1st to the 30th of this month, alongside bus ads and subway displays from the 29th of last month to the 2nd of next month. Billboard ads will also grace overseas locations such as New York, USA, and Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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