BABYDONTCRY Returns Nov. 4 With ‘Replay,’ Backed by PSY and Crush

A nighttime recording studio bathed in pink and purple light

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As of October 27, 2026, girl group BABYDONTCRY will release its new song 'Replay' in Korea and Japan simultaneously on Nov. 4. PSY is executive producer, and Crush handled the lyrics and composition. It's the group's first new music in about eight months, since its first mini album in March.

Nov. 4Simultaneous Korea-Japan release date for 'Replay'

Jan. 20, 2027Planned release of the Japan debut mini album

About 8 monthsGap between the first mini album and the new single

4 membersLineup of the first girl group from P Nation

Key points

'Replay' drops Nov. 4 in Korea and Japan, with a Japanese version released in Japan.
P Nation head PSY and singer Crush both worked on the track.
'Replay' is an R&B song built on a 2-step garage rhythm.
The group's official Japan debut is the mini album 'Daybreak/Replay,' due Jan. 20, 2027.

P Nation announced BABYDONTCRY's comeback on the 26th by posting a teaser video to its official social media accounts. The clip ends with the title 'Replay,' the date Nov. 4 and a note about the release in Korea and Japan.

'Replay' is an R&B track over a 2-step garage rhythm, and it's about memories and feelings that stay with you. The song's description says the members' delicate vocals blend with a supple groove.

The Japan plans were also revealed. BABYDONTCRY is working with Warner Music Japan, and on Nov. 4 a Japanese version of 'Replay' will be released there first. The group will then make its official Japan debut with the mini album 'Daybreak/Replay' on Jan. 20, 2027.

The group debuted on June 23, 2025, with the single 'F Girl.' It followed with 'I Don't Care' as its second digital single, then released its first mini album, 'After Cry,' this March. On that album, 'Shapeshifter' was the pre-release track and 'Bittersweet' was the title track. P Nation's first four-member girl group, it bills itself as an 'icon of soft on the outside, strong on the inside.'

In Korea right nowIn Korea, attention is on PSY, the head of the agency, and singer Crush both pitching in on the track. The decision to release the Japanese version in Japan first, ahead of the group's Japan debut, also stands out. The agency plans to roll out various teaser content in stages until release day.