The group '(G)I-DLE' is turning a new page as 'i-dle'.
The members (Miyeon, Minnie, Soojin, Wugi, Shuhua) announced the change of their group name from '(G)I-DLE' to 'i-dle' through their official SNS channel on the 1st. Marking their 7th debut anniversary, the group is set to start anew as 'i-dle', leaving the group name they had since debuting on May 2, 2018.
The group has removed '여자' and 'G' from the group name previously used as (G)I-DLE. Through this, the members reestablished their identity as a group that cannot be defined by any gender or 'GENDER'. At the same time, by eliminating parentheses, a symbol used to distinguish or emphasize different elements, the group is expected to showcase limitless music and concepts.
Alongside this, the new logo and symbol of the members were also revealed. The logo, composed of lowercase 'i d l e', symbolizes their infinite possibilities and organic consolidation through a structural design that uses the principles of points, lines, and surfaces, with the round shape extended. Notably, the symbol created from the gathering of five 'i's signifies the five unique members coming together to form a unified 'i-dle'.
Last December, all members renewed their contracts with Cube Entertainment, and through bold rebranding, they announced a leap toward greater heights rather than just a simple change in their group name. The members are set to meet fans soon with strengthened teamwork and expanded musicality as 'i-dle'.
The members were loved for hit songs such as 'LATATA', 'Oh my god', 'DUMDi DUMDi', 'Fire (화)', 'TOMBOY', 'Nxde', and 'Queencard (퀸카)'. Last year, they topped domestic and international charts with the title track 'Super Lady' from their second full album '2' (Two), and created a stir with the album track 'I hate being hurt (나는 아픈 건 딱 질색이니까)' which gained momentum. They continued their success with the title track 'Klaxon' from their seventh mini album 'I SWAY', dominating the summer and solidifying their status as a 'global music powerhouse'.
Additionally, they held their third world tour '2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [iDOL]', connecting with fans in 14 cities worldwide, and achieved remarkable feats by winning the Grand Record Award at the '1st Korea Grand Music Awards (2024 KGMA)' and Record of the Year at the '2024 Melon Music Awards (2024 MMA)'.
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