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The Star
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
K-pop girl group (G)I-dle renames itself to 'I-dle'
(G)I-dle has rebranded itself to simply "I-dle' to mark seven years since the girl group's debut (G)I-dle has rebranded itself to simply "I-dle' to mark seven years since the girl group's debut, Cube Entertainment announced recently. '(G)I-dle will now be promoting under the new name 'I-dle,'' the agency said, as it further explained that the rebranding signals a fresh chapter for the group, which debuted May 2, 2018. The updated name drops both the '(G)' and the Korean word 'yeoja,' meaning 'female,' which the group had used since debuting as '(G)I-dle.' It reflects the K-pop act's desire to move beyond gender-based labels and showcase a broader identity with greater creative and conceptual freedom. The group will also be dropping a new album under the new name on May 19. The new name reflects the K-pop act's desire to move beyond gender-based labels. All five bandmates renewed their contracts with Cube Entertainment in December. With this bold rebranding, I-dle aims to go beyond a simple name change and pursue a new leap forward in its career. Since debuting with Latata, the group has released a string of hits, including Oh My God, Dumdi Dumdi, Hwaa, Tomboy, Nxde, and Queencard. — The Korea Herald/Asia News Setwork
Korea Herald
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
I-dle drops prerelease from 8th EP
Girl group I-dle signaled its return with the music video for a track from its upcoming eighth EP, 'We Are,' on Friday. Filmed in Paris, the video shows the five members offering consolation to a friend after a breakup. Electro-pop track 'Girlfriend,' co-written by Soyeon, is a prerelease from the group's mini album which drops May 19. The EP will consist of six tracks including the titular track. The group formerly known as (G)I-dle changed its name last week as a symbolic gesture marking the beginning of a new chapter, and even held a 'funeral' for the old name. The five members renewed their contracts with agency Cube Entertainment in December last year after seven years.
Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
K-pop girl group (G)I-dle start new chapter as I-dle to mark 7th anniversary
K-pop girl group I-dle, previously known as (G)I-dle, debuted in May 2018. PHOTO: OFFICIAL_I_DLE/INSTAGRAM K-pop girl group (G)I-dle start new chapter as I-dle to mark 7th anniversary SEOUL – K-pop girl group (G)I-dle have rebranded more simply as I-dle to mark seven years since the act debuted, their label Cube Entertainment announced on May 2. '(G)I-dle will now be promoting under the new name I-dle,' the label said. It added that the rebranding signals a fresh chapter for the group, which debuted on May 2, 2018. The updated name drops both the '(G)' – which means Girl – from their English name and the word 'Yeoja', meaning 'Female', from their Korean name. It reflects the act's desire to move beyond gender-based labels and showcase a broader identity with greater creative and conceptual freedom. Also unveiled was the group's new logo and symbol. 'The logo, composed of lowercase letters 'i d l e', features a structural design based on the principles of points, lines and planes, symbolising the group's limitless potential and organic connectivity,' Cube Entertainment said. The new symbol, made up of five lowercase I's arranged in the shape of a star, represents the group's five members coming together as a unified whole. All five bandmates – Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua – renewed their contracts with Cube Entertainment in December 2024. They released their special EP, We Are I-dle, on May 2. Since debuting with Latata, the group have released a string of hits, including Oh My God (2020), Hwaa (2021), Tomboy (2022) and Nxde (2022). In 2024, I-dle topped both South Korean and international music charts with Super Lady, the lead track from their second studio album 2, and saw a resurgence in popularity with the B-side I Do Not Like Being Sick. The group also led the summer season with Klaxon (2024), the main track from their seventh EP, I Sway. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
AsiaOne
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
(G)I-dle rebrands in light of 7th anniversary, sparking mixed emotions from fans, Entertainment News
There's no need to fret on whether the G in (G)I-dle is silent anymore — because there's no more G in it anymore. In light of their seventh anniversary today (May 2) and contract renewal with Cube Entertainment, the girl group has officially gone through with their rebranding as i-dle. Interestingly, their new name aligns with what the group members initially wanted during their debut in 2018. The girl group comprises of five members Soyeon, Miyeon, Minnie, Yuqi and Shuhua. They are the ones behind hit songs such as Queencard and Pop/stars. Originally, the G in (G)I-dle stood for girl. In past interviews, leader Soyeon mentioned that the G was silent to symbolise that the group members were more than just girls in a girl group; instead, they are artistes first. Fans took notice of the rebrand yesterday, when i-dle took to social media and began removing the G from all their social media handles. The name change has ignited mixed feelings in many fans. Some feel (G)I-dle was a more memorable name. "(G)I-dle is more recognisable for a brand and memorable. Not sure why a brand would do this," said a fan on Reddit. Another fan on X showed support for (G)I-dle's rebrand and returning to their roots, clapping back at a disapproving comment. They said, "Their name was literally supposed to be i-dle and now they've rebranded by going back to their roots." On another end, fans speculate that the rebrand seems to reference the departure of former member Soojin. With i-dle's new logo featuring a five-point asterisk, it is missing one point and fans are under the impression that one point is an "empty space for Soojin". In March 2022, Cube Entertainment terminated its contract with Soojin following bullying allegations by former classmates against the artiste made in 2021. Later in September, the accusations were found to be false and she was discovered to have been a victim of bullying. In October 2023, Soojin made her solo debut, and her debut EP Agassy was released in November. In view of Soojin and the rest of i-dle, fans are emotional about the potential meaning behind the rebrand's inclusion of the former member. Many hope for a reunion someday. I-dle announced their upcoming album, for(G), with a special mini album releasing today, and their eighth mini album coming on May 19. [[nid:717521]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Korea Herald
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
(G)I-dle to return in May: report
(G)I-dle will make a full-group comeback in May, according to a local media report Wednesday. Its agency Cube Entertainment confirmed the news asking fans to keep their expectations high. The quintet is preparing to bring out a mini album, about 10 months since the seventh EP 'I Sway.' The last EP topped iTunes Top Albums Chart in 18 regions and sold over 1 million copies in the first week. The album became its third consecutive million-seller, following sixth EP 'I Feel' and second LP 'Two.' Lead single from the seventh EP, 'Klaxon,' earned the group first place on a television music chart show for three weeks and notched No. 1 spot on Melon's Hot 100. The forthcoming album will be its first endeavor since all members renewed their contracts with the agency in December last year. Meanwhile, (G)I-dle will join the lineup for Summer Sonic 2025 and perform in Tokyo on Aug. 16 and in Osaka the following day.
