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.ﾟ۪ ♡ ۫ PULL THE TRIGGER (AGAIN) ... BAEBI'S SECOND FULL ALBUM !

PULL THE TRIGGER (AGAIN) is Baebi's second full album, and is entirely written by her. With a track list of ten songs, Baebi performed the title tracks "BAEBI'S REVENGE" and "Wicked" for a total of four weeks across various music shows and concert appearances. Baebi's Revenge would go on to win seven music show awards, and Wicked would earn four.

The album's commercial success was nothing short of astounding. On its very first day of release, "Pull the Trigger (Again)" sold over 2.1 million copies, a testament to Baebi's immense popularity and fan base. This momentum continued as the album went on to sell a remarkable 5.2 million copies overall, solidifying Baebi's position as one of the most influential artists of her generation.

Two of the album's title tracks, "Wicked" and "Baebi's Revenge," played a pivotal role in its success. Both songs went viral across various social media platforms. "Baebi's Revenge" achieved an extraordinary feat by sitting at the number one spot on the Gaon chart for a remarkable 34 days. This achievement, however, would be short-lived as "Wicked" stormed into the top ten, eventually replacing "Baebi's Revenge." at number one for a whopping 41 days until falling into the top ten.

While the album's popularity was undeniable, it was not without its fair share of controversy. Critics and some members of the public raised concerns about the insensitivity of the album's title, "Pull the Trigger (Again)," particularly in light of the recent suicide of Baebi's former CEO, Son Jinhwa. Baebi had just won a controversial court battle against Son Jinhwa over the ownership of the Baebi brand, leading to accusations that the album's title could be interpreted as a reference to the tragic event. This controversy sparked a significant debate about the responsibilities of artists in their choice of album titles and content.

Despite the controversy surrounding the album's title, "Pull the Trigger (Again)" was widely praised for its lyrical depth and the personal growth Baebi displayed throughout the record. Critics lauded the introspective and mature themes explored in the album, as well as the evolution of Baebi's artistry. Her music was described as more emotionally resonant and thought-provoking than ever before, earning her respect as a genuine artist who was unafraid to tackle complex subject matter.

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Baebi's second full album, "PULL THE TRIGGER (AGAIN)," holds a total of TEN tracks, all written by her. Though she wrote all of the album, she had the help of her friends and colleagues to produce the album. Bliss and Chloe of VENUS are prominent names on the producers' roster as well as notable Ideal Music producers CLOSURE and Jellib's Chaeryeong.

TRACK OO1. LAST DANCE

TRACK OO2. YOU&ME

TRACK OO3. LONG DRIVE HOME

TRACK OO4. REPEAT YOURSELF

TITLE TRACK ... TRACK OO5. WICKED

TRACK OO6. LOOK AT ME

TITLE TRACK ... TRACK OO7. BAEBI'S REVENGE

TRACK OO8. CHANGE

TRACK OO9. LET ME FALL IN LOVE

TRACK O10. YOU SHOULD'VE KNOWN

YOU CAN GET YOUR PULL THE TRIGGER (AGAIN) PHOTOCARDS HERE!

OO1. The promo for this album was insane. You couldn't go anywhere without seeing Baebi somewhere. She was on billboards, she was on TV, she was on the radio, she was on the computer–Anywhere Flowerbank could promote this album, she was there. Notably, her most well-promoted solo project, which fans were very happy about as they felt she was being held back under her previous company.

OO2. Baebi also did a few international promotions! She performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, which caused a lot of cute interactions! She performed Wicked and taught Kelly a bit of the choreography. During her interview, she would talk about the album-making process and how cathartic it was for her. "I put my whole heart into these songs. This album is like my baby!" Yoonah would explain while laughing, earning laughs from Kelly and the crowd. Her English had notably improved since the last time she had been promoted in America. She also performed Baebi's Revenge on GMA!

OO3. While in America, she had a lot of cute interactions with fans. There was a pop-up event at a boba shop for her organized by fans. When Baebi learned of the event, she showed up to thank the fans and hang out with the fans. She took a few pictures, made some tiktoks, and signed some autographs before she had to leave due to the shop becoming overcrowded. Still, she calls this one of her favorite memories of being in America.

OO3. She did a short promotion in Japan, performing Japanese versions of Wicked and Baebi's Revenge on Music Station. She did a few interviews and variety shows while in Japan but mainly spent most of her time visiting her friend, Akiko, who was seen in many fan-taken videos and pictures with her. She has not yet released the official Japanese versions of the songs but promises she will soon.

OO4. Music shows were so fun for her! She did Tiktoks with everyone who asked, no matter their popularity. It was joked about on Twitter that idols were lining up out the door of Inkigayo to film a video with her. She was shown a lot of love by her peers, staff, and fans. Her dressing room was filled to the brim with flowers and gifts from staff and fellow idols, congratulating her on her comeback's success. Some of the most notable collabs would be with Karina and Ningning of Aespa, Yeri of Red Velvet, Xiaoting of Kepler, Xiaojun of Wayv, and Yoomi of Lunarix, causing their fandoms to burst into flames. Some people thought the collaboration would end the fandom's feud, but it only seemed to make it worse somehow.

OO5. During her behind-the-scenes documentary, she opened up about the trial and events that followed after it. "I had to grieve. I had a lot to let go of and move on from. None of it was easy for anyone, but I always remind myself that none of it was my fault. I had no control over a lot of it. Even now, with it all over, it feels like I have no control. People still spread rumors; they still think his death was my fault, and I can't change that. I just have to come to peace with that because I know the truth. They don't." The documentary also showed how emotional she would get while recording certain songs on the album. Some fans felt this was a bit too raw of a look at Baebi, but she would go on to say she approved of every scene included in the documentary.

OO6. The VENUS girls were very supportive of their leader and would often be seen by her side at every music show performance and attending nearly every one of her showcases. Chloe would end up buying Baebi the most flowers, buying her a total of 43 bouquets by the end of Baebi's promotions. The girls would also participate in the Baebi challenge on their group's TikTok to show their support for their leader.

OO7. Some people weren't too fond of how open Yoonah was about the meaning of the title of her album. During an appearance on a notable drinking show, she confirms the title is about Jinhwa, saying; "Yeah, I'm telling him to kill himself again. I think I earned the right to do that." and would take another shot as the host laughed loudly at her honesty. She was often called "insensitive" and even "cruel" for making light of something so serious, but she didn't care too much for the criticisms, though it was clear they irritated her.

OO8. Baebi was also criticized for how often she publicly interacted with her boyfriend, Kang Juwon. Baebi would perform a "Rock Version" of both Wicked and Baebi's Revenge, which would be a collaboration with Bones and All (@scrfiice). Constellations would go on to harass the members of BNA for "using Baebi for clout," while Osseites would go on to harass Baebi for "shoving her relationship in their faces," which wasn't the outcome both parties had hoped for. Due to rising tensions between fandoms, Baebi slowly stopped posting with Juwon while Juwon continued to support her on his Instagram, turning the comments off on any post that related to her.

OO9. This didn't mark the end of Baebi's interactions with Bones And All members, though! Cherry and Wei would star in her music video for "Let Me Fall In Love" alongside her and Sena. Cherry would often be seen leaving sweet comments on Baebi's and other Venus members' posts. It was clear that Baebi and Cherry grew close during this time.

O10. For every encore stage, she would perform with her dancers or with a VENUS member, as she didn't like being on stage alone. This seems to be a long-running tradition with the Venus members who promote solo. Netizens would go on to praise Baebi for her stable live vocals during every encore stage.

O11. Baebi would have a showcase for her new album where over 25,000 fans attended. Ten thousand were there in person while 15,000 were watching digitally. Baebi would give an emotional thank you to her fans, saying: "Thank you so much for waiting for Baebi to come back. I know it's been a really hard and long journey to show you this side of me again but...I'm just so glad to have you all here, in person or through the internet–Haha! I'm so glad we can come together again and I can be Baebi again. It's such an honor to be your Baebi." As well as performing a majority of the songs on her album, she also performed a few of her classics such as Bubble Pop, marking this the first time in two years she's performed the song, and Gashina, marking this the first time in three years she's performed the song, which made old and new fans very happy! It was a very happy and joyful experience for everyone invovled.

O12. Though a very long and exhausting era, Baebi would prove herself to still be the that girl and one of if not the most influential female solo acts in Kpop. Plus, she's nowhere near done yet!

WICKED STAGE OUTFITS !

BAEBI'S REVENGE OUTFITS !

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