(G)-IDLE (pronounced as G-idol and short for “girl idol”), is an all-female group formed by Cube Entertainment. The group consists of members Soyeon, Miyeon, Minnie, Soojin, Yuqi, Shuhua. They officially debuted on May 2, 2018 with their first EP, I Am, and the title track “Latata”.
2010 to 2018: Pre-debut
Prior to their official debut as members of (G)-IDLE, the members of the group have all been exposed in the music and entertainment industry one way or another.
Soyeon was previously introduced as one of the female trainees who represented Cube Entertainment on the hit Mnet survival show, Produce 101. She was among the popular contestants throughout the program, peaking at 10th place on the fifth episode. She made all the way to the final episode, but was ranked at 20th place, so she didn’t make the cut to become a member of the winning girl group, I.O.I.
Aside from Produce 101, she also joined the third season of the rap competition, Unpretty Rapstar, where she finished third. On November 5, 2017, before she became part of (G)-IDLE, Soyeon debuted as a solo artist, releasing two digital singles – “Jelly” and “Idle Song”.
Miyeon used to be a trainee at YG Entertainment from 2010 to 2015 and was among the trainees rumoured to debut as BLACKPINK.
Soojin was a former trainee under DN Entertainment in 2015 with the stage name N.Na. She used to train as a member of the girl group VIVIDIVA, but left the agency before debuting.
Shuhua appeared in the music video for 10cm’s “Pet” alongside labelmate Yoo Seon Ho in September 2017. And along with Minnie and Yuqi, she was part of a promotional video for Rising Star Cosmetic. Minnie was also featured in Line Friends’ album Dance Party.
From April 2018, Miyeon and Minnie made four cover videos uploaded under the Dingo Music YouTube channel, while Yuqi was also featured in a short video for Dingo Music.
Cube Entertainment announced on March 22, 2018 that Soyeon would be debuting with a new girl group in the first half of 2018. And on April 5, they revealed the name of the group to be “(G)-IDLE”.
Beginning April 8, Cube Entertainment revealed the members of the group with the release of individual photos of Miyeon and Yuqi, followed by Soojin and Shuhua, then Minnie and Soyeon.
2018: Official debut and immediate rise in popularity
(G)-IDLE officially debuted on May 2, 2018 with the release of their mini album I Am, along with the title track “Latata”. Their debut showcase was held on the same day at the Blue Square iMarket Hall, while they performed their official debut stage on a music program the following day on Mnet’s M Countdown.
Within two days from the release of the music video for “Latata,” (G)-IDLE achieved 2.2 million views. I Am also debuted at number 13 on the Gaon Album Chart, and debuted at number seven and peaked at number 5 on Billboard’s World Albums chart. Their lead single, “Latata”, which was composed by Big Sancho and leader Soyeon, debuted at number 35 on the Gaon Digital Chart.
(G)-IDLE got their first ever music show win on SBS MTV’s The Show on May 22, followed by another win on M Countdown two days later. One month after their debut, the group charted on Billboard’s Social 50 at number 36.
On June 8, they debuted in the girl group brand reputation rankings by topping the list for June. The rankings were determined through an analysis of consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes among various girl groups. (G)-IDLE shot to first place of the rankings with a brand reputation index of 10,038,719.
What is the (G)-IDLE fandom named?
The fandom for (G)-IDLE are called Neverland
2021: Soojin’s Departure and Group Changes
In March 2021, Soojin went on hiatus following bullying allegations from former classmates. The group released “Last Dance” in April with her parts redistributed among the remaining members.
In August, Cube Entertainment officially announced Soojin’s departure, and (G)I-DLE continued as a five-member group.
2022: First Full Album and World Tour Success
The group made their first comeback as five members with their first full-length album “I Never Die” in March 2022, featuring the hit single “Tomboy.”
They embarked on their first world tour “Just Me ( )I-dle” which began in Seoul on June 17 and included 21 shows across Asia, North America, and South America. The tour concluded in Singapore on October 1, drawing over 65,000 attendees globally.
2023: Continued Success and Global Recognition
In May 2023, (G)I-DLE released their sixth mini-album “I Feel” featuring the successful single “Queencard.” They launched their second world tour “I am FREE-TY” starting in Seoul on June 17-18, expanding to multiple cities across Asia, North America, and Europe.
The group received significant recognition at the 2023 MAMA Awards, performing an exclusive stage called “This is I-DLE.”
2024: Contract Renewal and Future Plans
In a significant development, all five members renewed their contracts with Cube Entertainment in late 2024, announcing this during their Record of the Year (Daesang) acceptance speech at the Melon Music Awards.
Current Member Profiles
Soyeon (Leader)
- MBTI: INTJ (previously INTP)
- Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Producer
- Hobbies: Writing lyrics, composing music
- Notable achievement: Participated in Produce 101 and Unpretty Rapstar
Miyeon
- MBTI: ENFP
- Position: Main Vocalist
- Hobbies: Nail art, playing violin and piano
- Former YG Entertainment trainee
Minnie
- MBTI: INFJ (previously ENFJ)
- Position: Main Vocalist
- Hobbies: Photography, collecting Minnie Mouse items
- Speaks Thai, Korean, and English
Yuqi
- MBTI: ESFJ (previously ENFJ)
- Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist
- Representative color: Green
- Education: Beijing 101 High School
Shuhua
- MBTI: INFP
- Position: Vocalist
- Hobbies: Drawing, watching movies
- Favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice
The group’s fandom name is Neverland, and they continue to be recognized as one of the most successful K-pop groups outside the “big four” entertainment companies, known particularly for their self-producing capabilities and unique musical style.
(G)-IDLE Masked Singer Appearances
Miyeon
Yuqi
Citations:
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