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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Baby DONT Cry, First Girl Group Hailing From K-pop Icon Psy's Label, Steps Into the Spotlight (Exclusive)
'I hope for them to be not number one but the only ones,' K-pop legend Psy tells The Hollywood Reporter of his label's new group Baby DONT Cry. The four-member girl group — comprised of members Yihyun, Mia, Kumi and Beni — officially debuted Monday with their lead single 'F Girl,' which followed their pre-release track 'Bet You'll Regret It.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Mick Ralphs, Founding Guitarist of Bad Company and Mott The Hoople, Dies at 81 145 People Say They Were Stabbed With Syringes at French Music Festival Cardi B Finally Announces New Album 'Am I the Drama?' 'I feel like the song ('F Girl') really represents us well,' Yihyun, the eldest at just 19 years old, tells THR over a Zoom call from their label P Nation's Gangnam headquarters. 'I feel that the song itself is a very honest and very confident song, and I believe that all of the members are also very confident in who they are.' Mia adds, 'Speaking with all of the staff around, we were really able to discuss what type of concept would best fit our group and we ended up coming up with 'F Girl.'' The two-minute and change song, described as a baby rock track, is buzzy, fun and unapologetically youthful in nature. 'F Girl' feels like the soundtrack to a sleepover montage in a teen movie. The fun and unique sound of Baby DONT Cry, also known as BDC, comes from their producer and creative director: Soyeon. In a rare twist, BDC is being creatively helmed by the leader of K-pop girl group Idle. 'She's someone that's already achieved what we want to achieve in the future, so she was able to actually give us very realistic and very relatable advice,' Yihyun says. The girls trained for five years; an impressive feat regardless of age, but even more so when you realize the group ranges in age from 19 to 16. Beni, the youngest, was a trainee for about six years, around the time P Nation was established in 2018. 'Since then, I was looking for the right members to join Beni, and the right time for a girl group,' Psy says. He adds the timing is perfect because 'the girls are ready now.' 'There were hardships that I faced during my trainee era, but I feel like are definitely more fun and memorable moments,' Beni says when asked about her trainee days. The 16-year-old adds she was able to learn several genres of music along with other languages. The latter is typical for K-pop groups but makes sense in BDC's case as the group is poised to make a global impact, with two of the four members (Mia and Kumi) hailing from Japan. Psy explains he sees luck as 'the moment when effort meets opportunity,' when asked how the company helped prepare the girls to debut. 'Our five years of training were effort. Soyeon stepping up as producer; that was the opportunity,' he says. 'Because of that, we've been lucky, we are lucky and our luck will keep going.' Soyeon remains an inspiration for the group, but the girls also count some K-pop heavyweights as their role models. 'I personally really like all of our senior artists, but if I had to choose a few, it would be Blackpink's Lisa and Twice's Chaeyoung. I feel like the energy that they convey on stage is very impressive,' Kumi says. 'Even before I joined [elementary school], I was the biggest fan of IU,' Yihyun adds. 'If I get the chance to meet her on stage, it would be the biggest honor ever.' While debuting is only step one, the members of BDC are already looking ahead. 'I believe all of our members have confident but also lovely personalities,' Mia says when asked how she wants the group to be known. 'I really want our group in general to be perceived as that — a very lovely yet confident group.' The Hollywood Reporter has more exclusive images from Baby DONT Cry's debut below. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Solve the daily Crossword
Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Backed by Psy label and Soyeon's creative direction, Baby DONT Cry makes confident debut with youth anthem ‘F Girl'
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — South Korean music icon Psy has launched his latest K-pop girl group, Baby DONT Cry (BDC), a four-member act he describes not as aiming to be 'number one' but 'the only ones'. The Hollywood Reporter reported that BDC, made up of Yihyun, Mia, Kumi and Beni, officially debuted yesterday under Psy's label P Nation with the bold and youthful single F Girl, after releasing a pre-debut track Bet You'll Regret It earlier this month. The track, described as a 'baby rock' anthem, is just over two minutes long and has been likened to the kind of song that would soundtrack a teen movie sleepover montage — buzzy, fun and unfiltered. 'F Girl really represents us,' said 19-year-old Yihyun, the group's eldest member, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. 'It's a very honest and confident song, and I think we're confident in who we are.' BDC's creative direction is led by (G)I-dle's leader Soyeon, marking a rare move in the industry. Soyeon also serves as the group's producer, a role typically reserved for veteran music producers or agency heads. 'She's someone who's already achieved what we want to achieve,' said Yihyun. 'So she gave us advice that was realistic and relatable.' BDC's members trained for years before debut — Beni, the youngest at 16, trained for six years, while the rest have similar experience despite their young age. Psy revealed that P Nation had been waiting for the right time to launch a girl group since its founding in 2018, and that timing came when the girls were finally 'ready'. The group also reflects global ambition. Two of the members, Mia and Kumi, are from Japan, and Beni shared that part of her training included learning several languages and musical genres to prepare for international stages. Despite the gruelling path to debut, Beni recalled her trainee years fondly: 'There were hardships, but also many more fun and memorable moments.' The girls cite global K-pop stars as inspirations. Kumi named Blackpink's Lisa and Twice's Chaeyoung, while Yihyun said she had been a fan of IU since before primary school. 'If I ever get to meet IU on stage, it would be the biggest honour ever,' she said. Psy credits both hard work and the right partnerships for BDC's debut. 'Our five years of training were effort. Soyeon stepping up as producer; that was the opportunity. Because of that, we've been lucky, we are lucky, and our luck will keep going,' he said. BDC hopes to leave a lasting impression with their confidence and charm. 'I want us to be known as a lovely yet confident group,' said Mia. The group's debut has already drawn attention for its distinct sound and the strong creative direction behind it, making BDC one to watch in the ever-evolving world of K-pop.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netizens slam Baby DONT Cry's debut teasers amid concern for minor members
Baby DONT Cry, an upcoming girl group, just shared their first-ever set of teasers for the much-anticipated debut. While the buzz around the group's debut has been high, especially because the group has been produced by Soyeon from (G)I-DLE, their teasers have brought forth mixed reactions from netizens. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Baby DONT Cry drops debut teasers; fans are concerned over the concept The upcoming girl group Baby DONT Cry that has been launched by PSY's label has created a lot of buzz for their unique and fun concept. The group recently dropped a teaser video to commence the countdown to their debut. The video shows one of the members of the group ripping open a candy wrapper and eating the sweet treat. While the trailer itself is simple, many netizens online pointed out that the wrapping has intentionally been made to look like a contraceptive. The teaser, which was for their debut music video 'F Girl', has garnered a lot of mixed reactions online. Many shared their concern over the matter, as 3 out of 4 members in the group are still of minor age. Many people slammed the group's company for choosing such a theme due to the member's age. Netizens shared mixed reactions While some fans were excited to see the teaser and praised the quirky concept, many expressed their concern over it, citing that 3/4 members are still minors. One praised the concept and tried to explain it by saying, 'I think they're hinting at dirty thoughts about the palace, like the song Nxde; that's why she opened the candy and ate it, as if she's saying, 'I'm not what you're thinking...' I think the song is feminist,' while another fan shared that ' Many netizens also called the post out for showing minors in such a light. One netizen commented, 'Isn't there a 16yo in this group??? 'Why are we doing this?' while another shared that 'We will not be supporting the exploitation of minors.'
Hype Malaysia
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Netizens Criticise New Girl Group Baby DONT Cry's Debut Track Over Inappropriate Lyrics
The lucrative business of the K-pop entertainment industry has seen its fair share of young trainees, as intake for idol training starts as early as 14 years old. With calls for the protection of minors in the industry out of fear of being exploited, where does the line draw between artistic vision and age-appropriate content? P Nation's new girl group, Baby DONT Cry (베이비 돈 크라이), has sparked criticism among netizens for their new debut single 'F Girl' teaser due to its sexually related themes involving the group's underage members. Posted yesterday (19th June 2025), the 22-second teaser shows the members in a convenience store purchasing what appears to be a candy wrapper, stylised to resemble a condom. The group consists of members Yihyun (이현, 19 years old), Kumi (쿠미, 17 years old), Mia (미아, 17 years old), and Beni (베니, 16 years old). As such, the soft play on sexual themes has sparked discourse about age-appropriate content for younger idols. Reportedly, i-dle's Soyeon (소연) was credited to have produced, written and composed 'F Girl'. Netizens called out the teaser track with Twitter user @/hallojisso commenting, '[The] quotes saying, 'the pervert is you' when that candy is very obviously a condom, the song is called 'F Girl' and they're using a cherry as a logo'. Despite the majority of criticism, some netizens have also come out to defend Soyeon and the Baby DONT Cry members, mentioning how the song was approved by KBS and it's a play on feminism. Twitter user @/ane_bnh comments, 'I think they're hinting at dirty thoughts about the palace, like the song Nxde, that's why she opened the candy and ate it, as if she's saying, 'I'm not what you're thinking.' I think the song is feminist'. Despite not releasing the full music video yet, PSY's first girl group is already under fire for the allegedly inappropriate concept. Could this be a marketing strategy to hype up the group's debut single album? Watch the full teaser here: Sources: Youtube, Twitter, Kpop Fandom Wiki Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'3 out of 4 are minors': Baby DONT Cry's 'F Girl' teaser sparks concern over candy packaging
Even before they could make their debut, Baby DONT Cry - the upcoming girl group under PSY's label P Nation and partially produced by I-DLE's Soyeon - is already drawing controversy. The backlash stems from the group's teaser and debut concept, particularly the visuals, as three out of the four members are minors. Baby DONT Cry's teaser sparks debate The group unveiled the teaser for their debut single, F Girl, on June 20 (KST). In the clip, a member approaches a store counter and places a small packet down, prompting a confused and disapproving glance from the male clerk. She then opens the packet, revealing a piece of candy, which she pops into her mouth without hesitation. The moment quickly drew attention as viewers noticed the packet's design closely resembled a condom wrapper - a deliberate visual choice that sparked immediate discussion and controversy online. 'F Girl' MV Teaser 1🔗 Single [F Girl]2025. 6. 23. 6PM 💿 Pre-save : #BabyDONTCry #BDC #FGirl #250623_6pmKST #PNATION #피네이션 Fans raise concerns over minors While some fans interpreted the teaser as cheeky and bold, the overall response has been largely critical. Many fans voiced concern over the suggestive nature of the imagery, given that three of the four members are minors. Paired with the provocative title, F Girl, the teaser has sparked serious debate about the appropriateness of the group's debut concept. 3/4 members are minors btw 3 minors, condom wrapper, song called f girl… 'noooo the condom is an intentional artistic message' ok why does a minor filled group have to portray that message These concepts only work with adults Soyeon also dragged by netizens The controversy has also seen Soyeon, who played a role in producing Baby DONT Cry face criticism. While some fans were quick to defend her, insisting she likely had no say in the visual or conceptual elements, others felt that her involvement with the group made her partially responsible for the group's problematic debut presentation. What disgusts me the most is how her fans are still making feminist theories, do you realise that there is nothing wrong with holding your fav accountable? Calling people perverted when the song name, teaser and first mv were flat out weird and sickening. soyeon weird as fuck for this actually Larger debate over K-pop and minors While P Nation and the creative team behind Baby DONT Cry are facing criticism, the controversy has also reignited broader discussions around the use of sexualized imagery involving minors in K-pop. With the group's official debut drawing near, attention is now focused on how the label will respond - and whether any adjustments will be made to the group's concept or rollout. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
