Baby DONT Cry is P NATION’s highly anticipated first girl group. The members are Yihyun, Kumi, Mia, and Beni. The group’s name and their symbolic cherry logo, representing a “petite yet powerful” image, have been central to their pre-debut branding. They aim to establish their own genre, described as “baby rock,” combining a bold, confident energy with honest emotions. The group is noted for being the first girl group to debut under the agency and for their creative direction being handled by I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon.
Biography
- Group Name: Baby DONT Cry (베이비 돈 크라이)
- Debut Date: June 23, 2025
- Company: P Nation x Soyeon (co-produced project)
- Number of Members: 4 female members
- Members: Yihyun, Kumi, Mia, Beni
Official SNS
- Instagram: @babydontcry.offcl
- Threads: @babydontcry.offcl
- X: @BabyDONTCry_BDC
- Facebook: Baby DONT Cry
- TikTok: @babydontcry.official
- YouTube: @BabyDONTCry.official
- Weverse: babydontcry
- Weibo: @BabyDONTCry_CN
- bilibili: BabyDONTCry_CN
Members
Yihyun
Basic Information
Stage Name: Yihyun (이현)
Birth Name: Jo Yi-hyun (조이현)
Birthday: April 11, 2006
Position: N/A
Nationality: Korean
MBTI: INFJ
Fun Facts
- She appeared on Doppelgängers: You Who Resembles a Star as a little IU.
- She appeared on Fantastic Duo.
- She was a contestant on the show WE KID.
- She was the vice president of her class in 2nd grade.
- She was a child artist under J&K Entertainment.
- She worked as a model for children’s clothing brands.
- She studied in Malaysia.
Kumi
Basic Information
Stage Name: Kumi (쿠미)
Birth Name: Takei Miku (タケイミク)
Birthday: August 30, 2007
Position: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
MBTI: N/A
Fun Facts
- She attended NEXTinDANCE Academy.
- She is often called 4D by others.
- She likes collecting picture books.
Mia
Basic Information
Stage Name: Mia (미아)
Birth Name: Kunii Hinano (くにい ひなの)
Birthday: September 3, 2007
Position: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
MBTI: N/A
Fun Facts
- She attended NEXTinDANCE Academy.
- Her Buddhist name means “Bright Physical Flower.”
- When she was a kid, she dreamed of becoming a cashier at a supermarket.
Beni
Basic Information
Stage Name: Beni (베니)
Birth Name: Kang Han-bit (강한빛)
Birthday: December 23, 2008
Position: Maknae
Nationality: Korean
MBTI: N/AAdvertisement
Fun Facts
- She trained under P NATION for about 6–7 years.
- She passed the final round of P NATION’s audition in February 2019.
- She used to attend Ib Music Academy in Iksan.
Career
Even before their official debut, Baby DONT Cry garnered significant attention. Their practice video, released in April 2025, quickly surpassed 11 million views, indicating strong global interest.
On June 16, 2025, they released the pre-release single “Bet You’ll Regret It.” The track, produced by Jeon Soyeon, features a catchy guitar riff and showcases the group’s energetic and confident style.
Their official debut was on June 23, 2025, with the release of their debut single, “F Girl.”
Controversies/Incidents
Teaser Backlash
Ahead of their debut, the group faced some controversy. A teaser video for their debut single “F Girl” was deleted after receiving criticism from online users for its perceived suggestive nature. One scene involved a candy wrapper that some viewers claimed resembled a condom wrapper. P NATION issued an apology, stating they wanted to avoid any misunderstandings and that the “F” in the song title referred to a grade scale, conveying a message of self-acceptance. Another teaser, which showed a member spilling a red drink on a yellow carpet, also drew some criticism for its imagery, though the agency did not officially address this.
Group’s Name
The group’s official hashtag shortens their name to “BDC,” a choice that quickly sparked discussion online. Netizens pointed out that “BDC” was previously the name of a now-disbanded boy group under Brand New Music, raising concerns about respect for the earlier group’s legacy—even if it was relatively low-profile. Additionally, the name “Baby Don’t Cry” is closely tied to a popular EXO song, which added to the confusion and stirred debate over whether reusing such a familiar abbreviation and phrase was the right move.
