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(G)I-DLE ((여자)아이들) is a five-member girl group under Cube Entertainment. Originally as six, they debuted on May 2, 2018 with their first mini album I Am.
History
2018: I Am, "Hann" and "Pop/Stars"
On March 22, Cube Entertainment published a logo for its third girl group which would debut shortly after PENTAGON's comeback with Positive. The group already comprised Jeon Soyeon, a former contestant of the reality shows Produce 101 and Unpretty Rapstar 3.[1] From April 8 to April 12, the five other members of the group were revealed via social media, starting with Yuqi, followed by Miyeon, Shuhua, Soojin, Soyeon and Minnie respectively.[2][3][4][5][6][7] The group officially debuted on May 2, with the release of the mini album I Am and its title track "Latata", which was written by member Soyeon. On May 22, "Latata" gave the group their first win at The Show, exactly 20 days after their debut.[8] They won a total of three times during their promotion.
On June 16, the group took part of Cube Entertainment's concert 2018 United Cube - One - with BTOB, HyunA, CLC, PENTAGON and Yoo Seon Ho. It took place at Kintex in Ilsan.[9]
The group released their first digital single, "Hann (Alone)", on August 16.
Soyeon and Miyeon were the voices of two members of the virtual group K/DA. The group, inspired by K-pop and developed by Riot Games, is composed of four characters from the game League of Legends. Their debut single, "Pop/Stars", was released on November 2. The song hit number 1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales.[10]
2019: I Made, "Uh-Oh", Japanese debut and Queendom
On February 26, the mini album I Made was released. Once again, Soyeon participated to writing and composing almost all the tracks. The album also featured, for the first time, a song co-written and co-produced by Minnie.[11]
The single "Uh-Oh" was released on June 26.[12]
The group made their Japanese debut on July 31, releasing the mini album Latata.
The group participated in the competition show Queendom, which premiered on August 29 and ended on October 31.[13] Through the show, they got to showcase their powerful performances as well as the individual talents of each member.[14] For their final performance, they released the majestic song "Lion". A music video for the song was released on November 4. The group finished Queendom in third place[15] and were grateful of the opportunity to let people know about them. The show helped them draw more attention and interest than they'd expected.[16]
2020: Planned world tour, I Trust, "Dumdi Dumdi"
At midnight KST on January 20, (G)I-DLE posted a teaser photo for "I-Land" throughout their social media. It was revealed on the 23rd through another teaser that the group would be holding their first world tour.[17] On February 28, Cube confirmed that the tour, along with their upcoming album, would be postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.[18]
The group released their third mini album, I Trust, on April 6 with "Oh My God" as the title track. In the album, the title track's English version - the group's first song entirely in English - and "Lion", the song the group released through Queendom, were included. I Trust, in which self-confidence is an important theme, shows the contrast "between [the members'] reality and what society expects from [them]".[19]
On June 5, Cube announced the cancellation of their world tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, an online concert, 2020 (G)I-DLE Online Concert 'I-Land : Who Am I', was held on July 5.[20] On June 29, the group announced that their second Japanese mini album, Oh My God, would be released on August 26.[21]
The single album "Dumdi Dumdi" was released on August 3. The track, with booming percussions and a catchy whistle hook, was described as a feel-good summer song.[22]
On December 8, Cube Entertainment confirmed the group's plans to comeback with a new album sometime in January 2021.[23] On December 28, (G)I-DLE confirmed on their social media that they would release their fourth mini album, I Burn, on January 11, 2021.[24]
2021: I Burn, "Hwaa", Soojin’s Hiatus, "Last Dance" and Soojin's departure
The group released their fourth mini album, I Burn, as well as its title track "Hwaa", on January 11.[24] The album, which tells a story revolving around love, heartbreak and farewell,[25] is thematically and musically connected to their 2018 single "Hann (Alone)".[26] "Hwaa" earned the group ten music show wins.[27] On January 27, (G)I-DLE released the digital single "Hwaa" which contained the English and Chinese versions of their fourth mini album's title track "Hwaa".[28]
A remix single titled "Hwaa (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Remix)" was released on February 5. Remixed by Belgian DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, it is their first foreign collaboration since debut.[29]
Both Cube Entertainment and Soojin announced on March 4 that she would be temporarily going on hiatus due to bullying allegations. The label declared that, though Soojin had been involved in an extended argument, they couldn't find evidence of bullying nor of violence after contacting teachers and alumni students at the school. The netizen that wrote the allegations also declined to meet with the company. The group started promoting as a five-member group until Soojin's supposed return.[30]
The single "Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)", made in collaboration with the platform UNIVERSE, was released on April 29. Due to Soojin's continued hiatus, it was a release with only five members.
On August 14, 2021, Cube Entertainment released a statement announcing Soojin left (G)I-DLE, with the remaining members to continue as a group of five with no additional members.[30]
2022: I Never Die, first world tour, I Love, collaboration with Kuromi
On February 17, News1 reported that the group would be making a 5-member comeback in March, and Cube Entertainment confirmed the reports in response.[31] On February 24, they announced their first full-length album I Never Die, which was released on March 14.[32]
On May 12, (G)I-DLE announced the scheduled dates and cities for their long awaited first world tour, 2022 (G)I-DLE World Tour 'Just Me ()I-DLE'.[33] A remix single titled "Tomboy (R3HAB Remix)" was released on May 20.
On September 14, they announced their fifth mini album I Love, which will be released on October 17.[34]
On October 3, their Japanese twitter announced a collaboration with Hello Kitty character Kuromi.[35]
2023: I Feel, "I Do", Heat
On April 13, Cube Entertainment announced that (G)I-DLE will be having a comeback in May.[36] On April 18, they announced their sixth mini album I Feel, which was released on May 15.[37][38]
On April 27, (G)I-DLE announced the scheduled dates and cities for their 2023 world tour, 2023 (G)I-DLE World Tour 'I am Free-TY', starting in Seoul with a two-nights concert on June 17 and 18.[39]
On July 11, it was announced that (G)I-DLE will be releasing an English single, "I Do", on July 14. The group will be also be releasing their first special English EP, Heat, on September 7.[40] On August 17, 88rising announced that the EP would be delayed to October 5 in order to improve the quality of the album.[41]
2024: "Wife", 2, Shuhua & Soyeon's hiatus. I Sway, contract renewal
On December 1, 2023, News1 reported that the group is in the final stage of preparations for a comeback in January 2024 with their second full-length album. Cube confirmed the report a few hours later.[42] On January 8, 2024, (G)I-DLE unveiled the first teaser for their second full-length album 2, set to be released on January 29.[43] "Wife" was pre-released on January 22.
On February 8, Cube Entertainment released a statement announcing that Shuhua would temporarily halt all scheduled activities and go on a hiatus period after experiencing persistent dizziness.[44]
On June 1, Cube Entertainment released a statement announcing that member Soyeon would temporarily halt all scheduled activities due to worsening health.[45]
On June 10, (G)I-DLE unveiled the first teaser for their seventh mini album I Sway, set to be released on July 8.[46]
During an acceptance speech at the Melon Music Awards 2024 on November 30, leader Soyeon revealed that all five members decided to renew their contracts with Cube Entertainment.[47] This was formally announced on December 2 by Cube.[48][49]
2025: Upcoming release
On April 9, 2025, Cube Entertainment confirmed that (G)I-DLE is currently in the midst of preparations for their upcoming album, scheduled for May.[50]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Years active | ||
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| English | Korean | Japanese | ||
| Miyeon | 미연 | ミヨン | Main Vocalist | 2018–present |
| Minnie | 민니 | ミンニ | Main Vocalist | 2018–present |
| Soyeon | 소연 | ソヨン | Leader, Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Center | 2018–present |
| Yuqi | 우기 | ウギ | Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist | 2018–present |
| Shuhua | 슈화 | シュファ | Sub Vocalist, Visual, Maknae | 2018–present |
| Former | ||||
| Soojin | 수진 | スジン | Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper | 2018–2021[30] |
Discography
Korean
Studio albums
- I Never Die (2022)
- 2 (2024)
Mini albums
Single albums
- "Dumdi Dumdi" (2020)
Digital singles
- "Hann (Alone)" (2018)
- "Uh-Oh" (2019)
- "I'm the Trend" (2020)
- "Last Dance (Prod. GroovyRoom)" (2021)
- "Wife" (2024)
Remix singles
- "Tomboy (R3HAB Remix)" (2022)
- "Nxde (Steve Aoki Remix)" (2022)
Collaborations
- "One" (with BTOB, CLC, HyunA, Jo Kwon, PENTAGON & Yoo Seon Ho) (2018)
- "This Time Around" (with Jennifer Lopez) (2024)
Features
- K/DA - "Pop/Stars" (with Madison Beer & Jaira Burns) (2018)
- K/DA - "The Baddest" (with Bea Miller & Wolftyla) (2020)
- K/DA - "More" (with Madison Beer, Jaira Burns and Lexie Liu) (2020)
OSTs
- "Running Man 2" ("Relay") (2018)
- "Her Private Life OST Part. 1" ("Help Me") (2019)
- "Sugarman 3 Episode.8" ("Show") (2020)
Participation releases
- "Queendom <Box of Pandora> Part. 1" ("Put It Straight (Nightmare Version)") (2019)
- Queendom <Final Comeback> ("Lion") (2019)
- "Abracadabra [The Seasons: Red Carpet with Lee Hyo Ri]" (2024)
Japanese
Mini albums
Chinese
Digital singles
- "Hwaa" (2021)
English
Special EPs
- Heat (2023)
Digital singles
- "Latata (English Version)" (2020)
- "Hwaa" (2021)
- "I Do" (2023)
Remix singles
- "Hwaa (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Remix)" (with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike) (2021)
Videography
Blu-rays/DVDs
- 2023 (G)I-DLE World Tour [I am Free-TY] in Seoul (2024)
- 2024 (G)I-DLE World Tour [i-Dol] in Seoul (2025)
Concerts
Solo concerts
World tours
- 2020 (G)I-DLE World Tour 'I-Land : Who Am I' (2020) (canceled)
- 2022 (G)I-DLE World Tour 'Just Me ()I-DLE' (2022)
- 2023 (G)I-DLE World Tour 'I am Free-TY' (2023)
- 2024 (G)I-DLE World Tour [i-Dol] (2024)[51]
Concert participations
- 2018 United Cube - One - (2018)
- Kpop.Flex 2022 (2022)
- Waterbomb Festival Seoul (2022)[52]
- Music Bank In Chile (2022)[53]
- 2022 Head In the Clouds Jakarta (2022)[54]
- 2022 Busan One Asia Festival (2022) (cancelled)[55][56]
- KCON 2023 Thailand (2023)[57]
- KCON 2023 LA (2023)[58]
- KPOP NATION in Poland (2023)[59]
- Music Bank in Mexico (2023)[60]
- Head In the Clouds New York 2024 (2024)[61]
- 2024 MLB World Tour: Seoul Series (2024)[62]
- Music Core In Japan 2024 (2024)[63]
- 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer (2024)[64]
Fanmeetings
- (G)I-DLE 1st Fanmeeting "Welcome to the Neverland" (2019)
- (G)I-DLE Official Fan Club Neverland 2nd Online Fanmeeting "GBC in the Neverland" (2020)
- (G)I-DLE Official Fan Club Neverland 3rd Fanmeeting 'Dear. Neverland' (2023)
Filmography
Reality shows
- Queendom (Mnet, 2019) - contestant
Variety shows
- New Festa (JTBC, 2022) - guest (eps. 3-4)
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2022) - guest (ep. 6)
Web shows
- I-Talk (Youtube, 2018–present)
- To Neverland (M2, 2019)
- Secret Folder (1theK Originals, 2020)
- #Hashtalk (Youtube, 2020–present)
- I-Log (Youtube, 2022-present)
- Up to (G)I-DLE (Youtube, 2023)
Endorsements
- Zeropay (2019)
- Rexona (2023)
Awards and nominations
Trivia
- The meaning of the group's name:
- Soyeon was a contestant on Produce 101 and Unpretty Rapstar 3.[68]
Gallery
- Main article: (G)I-DLE/Gallery
References
- ↑ Soompi: Cube Reveals Logo For Upcoming Girl Group With Jeon Soyeon
- ↑ Twitter: Reveal Tweet for Yuqi
- ↑ Twitter: Reveal Tweet for Miyeon
- ↑ Twitter: Reveal Tweet for Shuhua
- ↑ Twitter: Reveal Tweet for Soojin
- ↑ Twitter: Reveal Tweet for Soyeon
- ↑ Twitter: Reveal Tweet for Minnie
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Take Their 1st Ever Win Since Debut with 'LATATA' on 'The Show'!
- ↑ Soompi: Cube Entertainment To Hold 'United Cube' Concert For the First Time in 5 Years!
- ↑ Billboard: 'League of Legends' Girl Group Earns Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE & Jaira Burns No. 1 on World Digital Song Sales Chart
- ↑ Billboard: (G)I-DLE Explain Making 'Senorita' & How a Latin Sound Created a 'Perfect Match' for the K-Pop Group
- ↑ Billboard: Don't Mess With (G)I-dle, K-Pop Girl Group Says in 'Uh Oh' Music Video: Watch
- ↑ Soompi: Update: MAMAMOO, AOA, Lovelyz, And More Confirmed To Join Girl Group Competition Show “Queendom”
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Reflects On “Queendom,” The Future, And The True Meaning Of Freedom
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: “Queendom” Crowns Winner + Contestants Stage Final Performances
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Talks About Self-Producing Their New Album, “Queendom” Success, Releasing Title Track In English, And More
- ↑ @G_I_DLE on Twitter (January 23, 2020)
- ↑ @G_I_DLE on Twitter (February 28, 2020)
- ↑ Forbes: (G)I-DLE Detail How Their Group ‘Contrast’ Is Shown With New ‘I Trust’ EP
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Announces Online Concert After Canceling 1st World Tour
- ↑ (G)I-DLE JAPAN OFFICIAL on Twitter: JAPAN 2nd Mini Album『Oh my god』8月26日(水)リリース決定！ (June 29, 2020)
- ↑ Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2020/08/03/g-i-dle-dumdi-dumdi-single-mv-kpop-song-of-the-summer/?sh=562feafb5f77
- ↑ Naver News: (여자)아이들, 1월 컴백 확정…글로벌 대세 행보 이을까
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 official_g_i_dle on Instagram: (G)I-DLE 4th Mini Album I burn 🥀
- ↑ Hypebae: (G)I-DLE Tells a Story of Love and Heartbreak on New Mini Album, 'I burn'
- ↑ Teen Vogue: (G)I-DLE Release Fiery EP "I Burn," New MV "HWAA"
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: (G)I-DLE Scores 10th Win And Triple Crown For “HWAA” On “M Countdown”; Performances By Yunho, HyunA, Bobby, And More
- ↑ Billboard: (G)I-DLE Unveil English & Chinese Versions of 'HWAA'
- ↑ (KR) Star News: (여자)아이들, 'HWAA (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Remix)' 음원 발매..비트+사운드+음색 '환상 시너지'
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 Soompi: Soojin Announced To Be Leaving (G)I-DLE
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Confirmed To Be Preparing For Comeback As 5 Members
- ↑ @G_I_DLE on Twitter (February 24, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Announces Dates And Cities For 1st World Tour “JUST ME ( )I-DLE”
- ↑ @G_I_DLE on Twitter (September 14, 2022)
- ↑ @G_I_DLE_JP on Twitter (October 3, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Confirmed To Be Preparing For May Comeback
- ↑ @G_I_DLE on Twitter (April 17, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Announces May Comeback Date With Unique 1st Teaser For “I feel”
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Announces Dates And Locations For Upcoming 2023 World Tour “I Am FREE-TY”
- ↑ Billboard: 88rising and Cube Entertainment Partnership Begins With (G)I-DLE’s English Single ‘I DO’: Exclusive
- ↑ @88rising on Twitter (August 17, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Confirmed To Make Comeback With Full-Length Album
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Announces Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For 2nd Full Album “2”
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua To Temporarily Halt All Activities Due To Health Concerns
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE's Jeon Soyeon To Temporarily Halt All Activities Due To Health
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Announces July Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For "I SWAY"
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Announces Contract Renewal During Daesang Speech At Melon Music Awards 2024
- ↑ @G_I_DLE on Twitter (December 2, 2024)
- ↑ [전문] 큐브 “(여자)아이들 전원 재계약 (공식 입장)
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Confirmed To Be Gearing Up For May Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE Announces Stops For 2024 World Tour "i-DOL"
- ↑ 2022 Lineup Poster. Waterbomb Official Instagram (2022-06-10). Retrieved on 2022-07-01.
- ↑ Soompi: “Music Bank In Chile” 2022 Announces Star-Studded Lineup
- ↑ 88rising on Twitter (September 20, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) Newsis: BOF, 2022 K-POP 콘서트 최종 라인업 공개
- ↑ @BusanCityGovt on Twitter (November 30, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: KCON 2023 Thailand Announces 1st Performer Lineup
- ↑ @kconusa on Twitter: Artist Lineup (June 15, 2023)
- ↑ @mykpopnation on Twitter (August 24, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: “Music Bank” In Mexico Announces Performer Lineup
- ↑ @hitcfestival on Twitter (February 5, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: (G)I-DLE And aespa To Perform At 2024 MLB World Tour: Seoul Series
- ↑ Soompi: "Music Core In Japan" Announces Performer Lineup
- ↑ Soompi: SBS Gayo Daejeon Announces First-Ever Summer Edition + First Lineup Of Performers
- ↑ Koreaboo: (G)I-DLE’s Group Name Contains Mysteries That Even The Members Don’t Know The Answer To
- ↑ YouTube: Let's Dance(렛츠댄스): (G)I-DLE((여자)아이들) _ LATATA
- ↑ Xport News: (여자)아이들 "우리만의 색과 스타일 생겼으면 좋겠다" [화보
- ↑ Soompi: Cube's New Girl Group (G)I-DLE Drops Highlight Medley For Debut Mini Album
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