BADVILLAIN, THE SUPER ROOKIES

On April 16, Big Planet Made Entertainment (BPM entertainment) revealed on their official YouTube channel and social networks a Spoiler Film #1 featuring a group of masked girls, named BADVILLAIN. The members of this new group delivers a remarkable and unconventional dance performance. On May 4, a video for the title "Hurricane" caused a sensation, highlighting their impressive choreography and announcing the arrival of these super rookies on the music scene. On June 3 at 7 p.m. the group's first show, entitled: NPOP LIMITES ÉDITION – BADVILLAIN DEBUT broadcast on NPop YouTube, retraces their intense pre-debut. Working tirelessly, the girls dedicated countless hours to dancing and also helped create the choreography. This volcanic septet is BPM Entertainment's first girl group and includes: Emma from Mnet's Street Woman Fighter, Chloe Young from One Million as well as five other talented artists named HU'E, INA, YunSeo, Vin and Kelly. The septet made their official debut on June 3 with their debut single album OVERSTEP.

BADVILLAIN, LEADERS OF THE FIFTH GENERATION OF IDOLS?

BADVILLAIN is a compound word of “Bad,” which means “Be Aggressive for Desire,” and “Villain” traditionally associated with “an unconventional person.” For BADVILLAIN, this term represents someone who acts solely motivated by their goals. The abbreviation BV (Born to be Visionary) highlights the infinite possibilities of the group members and their unique vision, embodying new heroines. These versatile artists, with their powerful raps and remarkable performances, are blazing a bold new path for the next generation. Their unique stage identity is distinguished by exceptional dancing, sometimes similar to that of male idols. Their precise and dynamic movements, associated with an assertive femininity, offers a most impressive visual performance.

BADVILLAIN – OVERSTEP – TRACKLIST

01. “BADVILLAIN”

02. “야호 (BADTITUDE) ”

03. “+82” 

“BADVILLAIN” is a catchy hip-hop song with a striking rhythm and immersive melody, offering a very unique style. Accompanied by a majestic orchestra fusing classical and rap, this title highlights the multiple charms of the members of the group. The song expresses their determination to move forward and overstep the judgments of others. “BADTITUDE” is a hip-hop track with intense and groovy rap, a refreshing track that illustrates the girls' ambition to achieve their goals by breaking boundaries, and defying the rules. As for the track “+82,” it also fits into hip-hop but adopts the style of Jersey Club, capturing the selfish spirit and personal desires. With an offensive rhythm and explosive choreography, this track reveals all the powerful energy of BADVILLAIN.

The seven members of the group do not leave anyone indifferent, accumulating 8.45 million views in the 12 hours following the release of their track “BADVILLAIN.” This exceeds NewJeans' five million views over the same period. BADVILLAIN embodies new daring and determined heroines, asserting themselves with unfailing confidence in the realization of their dreams and objectives.

Edited by Lacey Diluvio