BABYMONSTER is gearing up for their highly anticipated comeback, featuring all seven members following Ahyeon's return to the group.

In preparation for their upcoming album release in April, YG Entertainment's founder, Yang Hyun Suk, shared a tantalizing video providing a sneak peek into the tracks awaiting fans.

Among the revealed tracks, "LIKE THAT," positioned as track three, emerged as a surprise highlight. Yang Hyun Suk disclosed that this particular song was gifted to BABYMONSTER following Ahyeon's impressive pre-debut cover of Charlie Puth's "Dangerously."

BABYMONSTER's Official Debut Journey

Yang Hyun Suk expressed his vision for this mini-album as BABYMONSTER's official debut, marking the beginning of their promotional activities as a complete group.

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Positive Reception and Ahyeon's Impact

Upon the initial release of the news and teaser, netizens lauded BABYMONSTER's direction, emphasizing Ahyeon's significance in securing "LIKE THAT" from Charlie Puth. The teaser's age-appropriate and distinctive vibe for a group with underage members also garnered positive attention.

Controversy Stirs: Yang Hyun Suk's Involvement Draws Criticism

However, amidst the excitement, a recurring point of contention emerged - Yang Hyun Suk's prominent presence in BABYMONSTER's announcements.

Whether it was the lineup reveal, Ahyeon's return, or the latest title track update, Yang Hyun Suk's involvement sparked debates.

Backlash Against Yang Hyun Suk

Following the teaser video's release, online discussions reignited regarding Yang Hyun Suk's role, with some accusing him of using BABYMONSTER to rebuild his public image.

Some fans have posted comments such as:

• "I'm all for producers getting their praise alongside group they produce for, except this man"
• "I STILL DONT GET IT WHY HE'S THE ONE ANNOUNCING EVERYTHING LET THE GIRLS BREATHE HAHAHAAHAH "
• "I also kind of dislike it lol but the track announcement made by him today is actually a smart move to level up the hype esp. that the tracklist were already spoiled."
• "Agree; every time YHS shows up it just sours the mood of teasers because 1) Nobody likes the guy 2) it derails any conversation we can have about the music/snippets we heard in the thread.
• Next thing you know he's gonna show up in the next batch of teaser photos "
• "I find him so incredibly annoying at this point, always being the face of those videos. Let your artist do the introduction video, not you and your ugly face. That man is such a leech for fame, he lives through all his artists, it's icky."

This isn't the first time BABYMONSTER's announcements have faced backlash due to Yang Hyun Suk's involvement, and it's likely to persist as long as his influence remains prevalent in their careers.

You can watch the full video below.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.