BABYMONSTER's 'CHOOM' to Kick Off in Seoul First
The 'CHOOM' wave of BABYMONSTER is now moving beyond streaming and music videos into tour mode. Based on the announced schedule, the Seoul opening of the CHOOM World Tour will be held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium from June 26 to 28, 2026. As of today (June 18, 2026, KST), there are about 8 days left until the first show.
This article is not just a simple schedule announcement, but a preview-style viewing guide summarizing what to watch and listen to first before the concert. Since consuming stage, choreography, and video content is essential for KADERRA readers, it's best to look at it through the three pillars below.
Why We Chose 'CHOOM' as Today's Topic
- Impending Schedule — With three Seoul concerts scheduled for June 26-28, the demand for pre-concert prep is currently at its highest.
- Performance-Centric Focus — As the title itself puts 'CHOOM' (dance) at the forefront, the track is highly suitable for video and stage analysis.
- Content Expandability — There is clear material to compare, from the official MV to the performance video and music show stages.
1. What to Watch First is the Official MV — Energy Over Worldview
The official music video is the starting point that captures the first impression of 'CHOOM'. The rap, vocal, and group energy that BABYMONSTER has pushed as their strengths quickly intersect within a single frame. Rather than following a long narrative, the key points are the fast cut transitions, intense facial expressions, and the rhythmic feel that makes your body react first during the chorus.
If you are a fan going to the concert, it is a good idea to check the hand movements and formation changes during the chorus first when watching the MV. This is because on the actual live stage, camera cuts are absent, making the spacing, formations, and gazes between members much more prominent.
2. The Performance Video is Material to Imagine the 'Tour Version'
The performance video is a more practical study material than the MV. It shows how well the choreography itself holds up without stage lighting or audience reactions. The strength of 'CHOOM' is that rather than a structure that continuously pushes only one center, the focus shifts by part while the weight of the entire group is maintained.
This is also the key viewing point for the Seoul concert. At the scale of the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, the overall movements and the pressure of the synchronized group dance are more visible than detailed facial expressions. Therefore, after watching the performance video once, watching it again focusing on "who draws attention right before the chorus, and how the formation opens up during the chorus" will make it much easier to read at the venue.
3. Music Show Stages are the Baseline for Live-Style Energy
If the MV and performance video are studio productions, the music show stage is much closer to actual stage operation. With the addition of camera work, outfits, live tone, and individual member gestures, you can see how 'CHOOM' expands into a show format. In particular, since BABYMONSTER is a team where the rap and vocal parts alternately drive the power, it is highly entertaining to see whether their flow on stage remains unbroken.
For the Seoul opening, a longer running time and setlist structure will be added compared to a music broadcast. Because of this, the viewing order of these three videos is important right now. If you watch them in the order of MV → Performance Video → Music Show Stage, you will grasp everything step-by-step, from the image of the song to the structure of the choreography, and finally the actual show energy.
Key Viewing Points to Look Forward to at the Seoul Opening
- Opening Song Placement — As the tour is named 'CHOOM', where they place the title track will determine the impression of the concert.
- Expansion of the Dance Break — It's worth looking forward to the possibility that the choreography break will be longer in the concert version than in the video version.
- Character Distribution by Member — A key point to check is how the parts of Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita connect on stage.
- Fanchant Timing — The moments right before the chorus and the transitions into rap parts are perfect sections for live cheering.
The 3-Video Prep Route
You simply need to watch the 3 reference videos below in order. The first is to check the image of the song, the second is for the choreography structure, and the third is to confirm the flow of an actual broadcast stage.
- BABYMONSTER - '춤 (CHOOM)' M/V — The baseline for the song and concept.
- BABYMONSTER - '춤 (CHOOM)' PERFORMANCE VIDEO — For studying the choreography before the tour.
- Show! MusicCore 'CHOOM' Stage — For checking the camera work, outfits, and stage energy.
Summary
'CHOOM' is a song that puts dance at the forefront, just as its title suggests, and the Seoul opening is the place where that message will first be brought to life on site. Rather than skimming through a lot of information before the concert, the most efficient approach is to watch the 3 videos in the exact order and remember the chorus formations and part transitions. Once the first Seoul concert begins on June 26, the core viewing point will be seeing just how much the details you noticed in the videos are magnified on stage.
