i-dle's Profile
- Group Name: I-dle (아이들)
- Debut: May 2, 2018
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2018 - Present (7 years)
- Entertainment Company: Cube Entertainment
- Fandom: Neverland
- Group Color: Neon Red & Chic Violet
- Members: Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua
- Oldest Member: Miyeon
- Youngest Member: Shuhua
- Most Popular Member: Soyeon
- Notable Albums: I Am, I Never Die, I Feel, 2
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Country:
South Korea
- Generation: 4th Generation K-pop group
- Leader: Soyeon
i-dle is a multinational South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2018. The group debuted on May 2, 2018, with the mini-album “I am”. The current lineup consists of five members: Miyeon (South Korea), Minnie (Thailand), Soyeon (South Korea), Yuqi (China), and Shuhua (Taiwan).
Meaning of Name
The original name, “(G)I-DLE”, was conceived by Soyeon from the word “Idle” (아이들, meaning “children”), with “(G)” standing for “Girl,” “I” for an individual, and “dle” being the Korean plural form. On May 2, 2025, the group rebranded to “i-dle” to remove the gendered element and move toward a more modern and flexible image.
Fandom & Lightstick
The group’s fandom name is “Neverland”. The meaning of the fandom name is derived from the story of Peter Pan, expressing the wish for i-dle and their fans to be able to “live forever” like in Neverland. The name is also related to the group’s Korean name, which contains the word for “children,” symbolizing being “forever children in Neverland.”
The group’s official lightstick is called the “Neverbong”, first released on November 30, 2019. The lightstick design includes the fandom name “Neverland” on the product. The second version of the Neverbong was announced and released in June 2023.
Popularity
i-dle is highly popular in Asia, particularly in the Chinese market, where they are the best-selling girl group. The group also holds significant influence in Thailand, having changed the concert venue from an arena to a stadium due to high demand. In Japan, the group debuted on July 31, 2019.
i-dle’s official YouTube channel has approximately 9.3 million subscribers with over 6.7 billion views as of June 2025. The group reached 100 million monthly listeners on YouTube Music, becoming the 4th-generation group with the highest monthly audience. The music videos for “Tomboy” and “Queencard” both surpassed 300 million views in 2024. The “Queencard” MV achieved 100 million views in only about 18 days after release. As of 2025, the group has nine music videos that have surpassed 100 million views.
The group appeals to a young audience with their bold music and concepts, addressing social and gender issues through their art. Their second full-length album, “2”, released in January 2024, sold over 1.3 million copies.
i-dle was hailed as “Monster Rookies” after achieving six music show wins and collecting 12 year-end awards in their debut year. In 2022, the group participated in the Music Bank World Tour in Chile as part of the global Hallyu promotion tour. The group is known for self-producing most of their tracks, which is a rare feat for K-pop girl groups.
An interesting point is that each member has a distinct vocal color, and Soyeon, in her role as the main producer, writes individual parts for each member based on their voices and strengths rather than making them sound similar. Not only Soyeon but also Minnie and Yuqi are regularly credited in the B-side tracks for each comeback.
In 2024, all five members decided to renew their contracts with Cube Entertainment, which was announced at the Melon Music Awards in November 2024.
Awards
2018: The group received 8 Rookie Awards, including Music Rookie of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards, Best New Female Artist at the Melon Music Awards, Best New Artist at the Korea Popular Music Awards, and Best of Next at the MAMA Awards.
2019: i-dle won 7 awards, including Digital Rookie of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards, Dance Performer of the Year at The Fact Music Awards, and Global Rookie Top 5 at the V LIVE Awards.
2020: The group was awarded the Best Female Performance Award for the song “LION” at the Golden Disc Awards and Best 3 New Asia Artists at the Japan Gold Disc Award.
2021: i-dle received the Best Female Performance Award for “Oh my god” at the Golden Disc Awards and Best Performance at the Seoul Music Awards.
2022: The group achieved 11 awards, including Top 10 Artist and Best Music Video for “TOMBOY” at the Melon Music Awards, Best Female Group and Best Record Award for “TOMBOY” at the Genie Music Awards, and Favorite Female Group at the MAMA Awards.
2023: i-dle won 9 awards, including Digital Song Bonsang for “TOMBOY” and Most Popular Artist at the Golden Disc Awards, along with Favorite Global Female Group Performer at the MAMA Awards.
2024: The group earned 16 awards, marking a career high with Record of the Year (Daesang) and Top 10 Artist at the Melon Music Awards, Best Song (Daesang) for “Fate” at the Hanteo Music Awards, Best Vocal Performance for “Fate” at the MAMA Awards, and several other awards for the song “Queencard”.
2025: The group received Album Bonsang for the album “2” and Digital Song Bonsang for “Fate” at the Golden Disc Awards.
To date, i-dle has achieved a total of 58 wins on music shows, with “Queencard” leading with 12 wins, “Nxde” with 11 wins, and “HWAA” with 10 wins.
Music style
i-dle stands out for its self-produced music, which is uncommon among major K-pop girl groups. Leader Soyeon serves as the main composer, arranger, and producer, constantly reinventing the group’s image with each album. Other members like Minnie and Yuqi also frequently participate in composing B-side tracks.
In terms of concept, i-dle is known for constantly changing with every comeback, from the traditional sound of “LATATA”, the gothic style of “Oh my god”, the summer concept of “DUMDi DUMDi”, the traditional music fusion in “HWAA”, the punk-rock style of “TOMBOY”, the message of natural beauty in “Nxde”, the self-confidence concept of “Queencard”, to the empowerment message in “Super Lady”. The 2022 album “I Never Die” utilized pop-rock sounds, drawing inspiration from alt-rock and punk-rock styles.
(G)I-DLE’s music focuses on themes such as self-confidence, breaking gender stereotypes, and freedom of self-expression. The group often incorporates social and gender elements into their work, creating a distinctive concept within the current generation of K-pop girl groups.
Members of i-dle
Miyeon
- Full Name: Cho Mi-yeon (조미연)
- Alias: Miyeon
- Birthday: Jan 31, 1997 (28 years old)
- Blood type: B
- Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
- Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- MBTI: ENFP (The Campaigner)
- Place of Birth: Majeon-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, South Korea
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Country:
South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean
- Training period: 2010–2015 (YG Entertainment) and 2017–2018 (Cube Entertainment) (Approx. 6 Years)
- Position: Main Vocalist, Visual
Miyeon has been playing the piano and violin since childhood, both of which she learned thanks to her father’s encouragement. She once attended media classes to pursue her interest in composing music and writing lyrics. Her favorite color is green, and she has a particular fondness for nail art. [Read more about Miyeon]
Minnie
- Full Name: Nicha Yontararak (ณิชา ยนตรรักษ์)
- Alias: Ni Ni, Cat Minnie
- Birthday: Oct 23, 1997 (27 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height: 167.1 cm (5'6")
- Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- MBTI: INFJ-T (The Advocate)
- Place of Birth: Chachoengsao Province, Thailand
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Country:
Thai
- Language Skills: Thai, Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese
- Training period: 2015–2018 (3 Years)
- Position: Main Vocalist, Sub Rapper
Minnie has composed many songs for both her solo projects and group albums. She is skilled in several instruments, including piano, guitar, and ukulele. Her warm vocal tone suits pop and ballad genres. She studied classical piano for 10 years in Thailand before moving to South Korea. [Read more about Minnie]
Soyeon
- Full Name: Jeon Soyeon (전소연)
- Alias: Soyeon
- Birthday: Aug 26, 1998 (27 years old)
- Blood type: B
- Height: 157 cm (5'2″)
- Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- MBTI: INTJ (The Architect)
- Place of Birth: Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Country:
South Korean
- Language Skills: Korean, English, Chinese
- Training period: Prior to 2016 (Approx. 1 year and 6 months before Produce 101)
- Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Center
Since the group's debut on May 2, 2018, Soyeon has been responsible for composing and producing most of their title tracks. She is recognized as a new-generation "producer-dol" and the media has dubbed her a versatile artist and "triple threat" thanks to her skills in rapping, singing, songwriting, producing, and performing. [Read more about Soyeon]
Yuqi
- Full Name: Song Yuqi (宋雨琦 (Sòng Yǔqí))
- Alias: Song Woo Gi
- Birthday: Sep 23, 1999 (26 years old)
- Blood type: O
- Height: 163 cm (5'4")
- Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- MBTI: ENFJ
- Place of Birth: Beijing, China
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Country:
Chinese
- Language Skills: Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, English
- Training period: 2 Years
- Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Face of the Group
Yuqi is noted for her deep, powerful voice and her versatile performances ranging from ballads to EDM. She prefers wearing unisex outfits, oversized T-shirts, and sneakers, creating a dynamic and approachable image for young audiences. [Read more about Yuqi]
Shuhua
- Full Name: Yeh Shu-hua (葉舒華 (Chinese), 유수화 (Korean))
- Alias: Susan, goddess
- Birthday: Jan 06, 2000 (25 years old)
- Blood type: A
- Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
- Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- MBTI: INFP
- Place of Birth: Yangmei, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Country:
Taiwanese
- Language Skills: Korean, Chinese
- Training period: 2016–2018 (2 Years)
- Position: Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Maknae
Shuhua has a unique vocal color in the chorus sections. She prefers a minimalist style with long, loose-fitting clothes in neutral colors and goes without makeup in her free time. Her name, Shuhua (舒華), means "serene beauty." Her straightforward personality and natural sense of humor help her stand out on variety shows. [Read more about Shuhua]
