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Jeon Somi lights up Waterbomb Seoul 2026 with ‘Ba Da Bing’

Jeon Somi premiered ‘Ba Da Bing’ with Diplo and Kaysan at KINTEX on July 24, while 82 Major brought ‘Sign’ to the festival stage.

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Jeon Somi debuted her new song 'Ba Da Bing' at Waterbomb Seoul 2026. Jeon Somi appeared as a guest at the event held at the outdoor global stage of KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on July 24, 2026, and performed the track for the first time on stage with Diplo and Kaysan. 'Ba Da Bing' is a dance track co-produced by Diplo, Kaysan, and Jeon Somi. It was introduced with a dark, heavy atmosphere and a repetitive 'Ba Da Bing' melody in the chorus. Jeon Somi delivered a dazzling performance, living up to her title as the 'Waterbomb Goddess'.

Jeon So-mi Reveals New Song 'Ba Da Bing' at Waterbomb Seoul 2026

Diplo, Kaysan, and Jeon Somi Collaborate on New Track

Diplo is a Grammy-winning EDM producer, and Kaysan is a streamer, DJ, and producer. Jeon Somi is a K-pop artist with a global fanbase, and she showcased both her solo activities and her I.O.I career during this performance. I.O.I recently released their third mini album. The title track 'Suddenly' has maintained a top position on music charts since its release.

82 Major Performs 'Sign' as Green Team

The boy group 82 Major appeared at the same event as the green team. They performed 'Sign', the title track of their mini 5th album, and other energetic songs, raising the festival's atmosphere. This performance marked their fifth appearance at Waterbomb, following previous shows in Seoul, Hong Kong, Dubai in 2024, and Busan in 2025. They had previously won the 'KM FAVORITE ICON' award at the 'KM Chart Awards 2026' and performed 'W.T.F', 'Trophy', and 'Sign' consecutively. Their recently released mini 5th album 'FEELM' recorded their highest first-week sales. The title track 'Sign' ranked 9th on Billboard's list of '25 Greatest K-pop Songs of 2026', topped the iTunes charts in Spain and Vietnam, and entered the top ranks of China's Wangyi Music.

Waterbomb Seoul 2026 Runs Until July 26 at KINTEX

Waterbomb Seoul 2026 is being held from July 24 to 26, 2026, at the outdoor global stage of KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The event features Jeon Somi, 82 Major, Diplo, and Kaysan. Jeon Somi's stage marked the first public performance of an unreleased song. She delivered a performance that combined the energy of a solo artist with her continued activities as an I.O.I member, leaving fans with a new memorable moment.

By Kim Eun-su
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