i-dle (아이들), formerly stylized as (G)I-DLE, is a five-member South Korean girl group under CUBE Entertainment. The group consists of Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua.

The group officially debuted on May 2, 2018, with their first mini album I Am and the title track “LATATA.” Their name represents the idea of individual personalities coming together as one team.

i-dle became particularly known for their strong creative involvement in their music, concepts, lyrics, and performances. Leader Soyeon has played a major role in the group’s self-producing identity, while the other members have also developed songwriting, composing, and solo careers.

The group has released major songs including “LATATA,” “HANN,” “Senorita,” “Oh my god,” “DUMDi DUMDi,” “HWAA,” “TOMBOY,” “Nxde,” “Queencard,” “Super Lady,” “Fate,” and “Klaxon.”

i-dle Profile Information

Information	Details
Group Name	i-dle
Former Styling	(G)I-DLE
Korean Name	아이들
Members	Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua
Number of Members	5
Agency	CUBE Entertainment
Debut Date	May 2, 2018
Debut Album	I Am
Debut Song	“LATATA”
Fandom Name	Neverland
Group Type	K-pop Girl Group

CUBE Entertainment’s official Japanese site currently lists the five-member lineup and the group’s 2018 debut with “LATATA.”

Who Are the Members of i-dle?

i-dle currently consists of:

Miyeon
Minnie
Soyeon
Yuqi
Shuhua

The official profile lists their birthdays as Miyeon — January 31, 1997; Minnie — October 23, 1997; Soyeon — August 26, 1998; Yuqi — September 23, 1999; and Shuhua — January 6, 2000.

Miyeon

Miyeon (미연) is a vocalist of i-dle and is known for her clear vocal tone and elegant stage presence.

She was born on January 31, 1997, in South Korea.

Miyeon has also developed a career outside group activities through solo music, acting, hosting, OSTs, and entertainment appearances.

She released her first solo mini album, MY, in 2022 and later released her second mini album, MY, Lover, in November 2025.

Minnie

Minnie (민니) is a Thai member of i-dle and is known for her distinctive vocal tone and songwriting.

She was born on October 23, 1997, in Thailand.

Minnie has contributed to i-dle’s music as a songwriter and composer and has also released solo music.

Her first solo mini album, HER, was released in January 2025.

Soyeon

Soyeon (소연) is the leader of i-dle and one of the group’s primary rappers, songwriters, composers, and producers.

She was born on August 26, 1998, in South Korea.

Soyeon has been one of the central creative forces behind i-dle’s music since debut. She has participated extensively in writing and producing the group’s songs and has also worked on music outside the group.

Her solo work and production activities have helped establish her as one of K-pop’s prominent artist-producers.

In September 2026, Soyeon released her first full-length solo album, What a Wonderful Life.

Yuqi

Yuqi (우기) is a Chinese member of i-dle known for her distinctive deep vocal tone, songwriting, and variety-show personality.

She was born on September 23, 1999, in China.

Yuqi has developed a successful solo career alongside her group activities.

Her first solo mini album, YUQ1, was released in April 2024, followed by her first single “Motivation” in September 2025.

Shuhua

Shuhua (슈화) is the youngest member of i-dle.

She was born on January 6, 2000, in Taiwan.

Shuhua is known for her distinctive visual presence, personality, and performance style.

Over the years, she has also become increasingly involved in i-dle’s musical and performance identity, including rap and vocal parts in the group’s newer releases.

i-dle’s Debut

i-dle officially debuted on May 2, 2018, with their first mini album I Am.

The title track “LATATA” introduced the group’s confident performance style and helped establish their identity as a new girl group with strong creative involvement.

Their debut was followed by a rapid rise in popularity, with the group receiving numerous rookie awards during their first year.

CUBE Entertainment’s official profile describes the group as having received nine rookie awards in 2018, making them one of the most prominent rookie groups of that year.

i-dle’s Early Releases

I Am

Release Date: May 2, 2018
Type: 1st Mini Album
Title Track: “LATATA”

The debut EP introduced i-dle with “LATATA.”

The song’s combination of pop, dance, and rhythmic production gave the group a distinctive starting point.

I Made

Release Date: February 26, 2019
Type: 2nd Mini Album
Title Track: “Senorita”

The second mini album continued the group’s development while giving the members greater room to explore different vocal and performance styles.

I Trust

Release Date: April 6, 2020
Type: 3rd Mini Album
Title Track: “Oh my god”

“Oh my god” became one of the group’s most recognizable early songs.

Its darker concept and dramatic production helped demonstrate i-dle’s willingness to experiment with different musical and visual directions.

I Burn

Release Date: January 11, 2021
Type: 4th Mini Album
Title Track: “HWAA”

The I Burn era presented a darker and more emotional side of the group.

“HWAA” became one of i-dle’s signature songs and incorporated Korean-inspired imagery into its concept.

I NEVER DIE

Release Date: March 14, 2022
Type: 1st Full Album
Title Track: “TOMBOY”

I NEVER DIE marked a major turning point in i-dle’s career.

The title track “TOMBOY” became a major commercial success and introduced a more direct and rebellious musical identity.

The album addressed themes of independence, self-confidence, and refusing to conform to expectations.

“TOMBOY” became one of the group’s defining songs and helped establish the next phase of their career.

I Love

Release Date: October 17, 2022
Type: 5th Mini Album
Title Track: “Nxde”

The title track “Nxde” explored the idea of rejecting imposed images and expectations surrounding women.

Its concept drew inspiration from Marilyn Monroe while presenting the subject through i-dle’s own modern interpretation.

The song became another major success and further strengthened the group’s reputation for using their music to address social and personal themes.

I Feel

Release Date: May 15, 2023
Type: 6th Mini Album
Title Track: “Queencard”

“Queencard” became one of i-dle’s biggest songs.

The track used humor and self-confidence to challenge conventional ideas about beauty and popularity.

Its catchy hook and playful concept helped make it one of the group’s most recognizable releases.

2

Release Date: January 29, 2024
Type: 2nd Full Album
Title Track: “Super Lady”

The album 2 continued i-dle’s confident and self-empowering approach.

“Super Lady” presented a bold, larger-than-life concept centered on confidence and strength.

The album also included “Fate,” which later became especially popular after gaining renewed attention through performances and social media.

I SWAY

Release Date: July 8, 2024
Type: 7th Mini Album
Title Track: “Klaxon”

i-dle returned with a lighter summer concept through I SWAY.

The title track “Klaxon” offered a brighter and more playful sound compared with some of the group’s previous releases.

i-dle’s 2025 Releases

The group entered a new chapter in 2025, including a change in its official English styling from (G)I-DLE to i-dle.

We are i-dle

Release Date: May 2, 2025

The special release celebrated the group’s seventh anniversary and marked the beginning of the group’s new i-dle styling.

We are

Release Date: May 19, 2025
Type: 8th Mini Album

The EP We are included:

“Good Thing”
“Girlfriend”
“Love Tease”
“Chain”
“Unstoppable”
“If You Want”

The release represented a new chapter for the group while retaining the members’ creative involvement.

MY, Lover

While not a group album, Miyeon’s second solo mini album MY, Lover was released in November 2025 and became another example of the members’ expanding individual careers.

i-dle’s 2026 Releases

“Mono (Feat. skaiwater)”

Release Date: January 27, 2026

i-dle released “Mono”, featuring British rapper skaiwater, as a digital single.

The song expanded the group’s international collaborations and preceded their later 2026 EP.

We made

Release Date: July 6, 2026
Type: 9th Mini Album

We made is i-dle’s latest group EP as of October 2026.

The five-track release includes:

“Gimme Dat”
“Morning”
“Crow”
“Mono (Feat. skaiwater)”
“Love Is Pain”

The album continues the group’s experimentation with pop, electronic, hip-hop, and rock-influenced sounds.

i-dle’s Music Style

One of i-dle’s defining characteristics is its strong involvement in the creative process.

The group has been described by its official Japanese site as a self-producing idol group, with members involved in songwriting, composition, and even choreography.

Their music has incorporated:

K-pop
Pop
Hip-hop
R&B
Trap
EDM
Rock
Latin-inspired sounds

Their concepts frequently explore themes such as:

Individuality
Self-confidence
Love
Identity
Beauty standards
Independence
Social expectations

i-dle’s Popular Songs

Some of i-dle’s most recognizable songs include:

“LATATA”
“HANN (Alone)”
“Senorita”
“Oh my god”
“DUMDi DUMDi”
“HWAA”
“TOMBOY”
“Nxde”
“Queencard”
“Super Lady”
“Fate”
“Klaxon”
“Good Thing”
“Gimme Dat”

i-dle’s Achievements

i-dle has established itself as one of the most successful girl groups of its generation.

Major career highlights include:

Debuted in 2018 with “LATATA.”
Won multiple rookie awards during their debut year.
Developed a reputation as a self-producing group.
Achieved major commercial success with “TOMBOY.”
Followed “TOMBOY” with major hits including “Nxde” and “Queencard.”
Released multiple full-length albums and mini albums.
Expanded the members’ careers through solo music, acting, television, and songwriting.
Celebrated their seventh anniversary with the transition to the official i-dle styling in 2025.
Released We are in May 2025.
Released the digital single “Mono (Feat. skaiwater)” in January 2026.
Released the ninth mini album We made in July 2026.

i-dle Fandom

i-dle’s official fandom name is Neverland.

The name references the fictional world of Peter Pan and represents the idea of creating a lasting world where i-dle and their fans can remain together.

Fans of the group are commonly called Neverlands.

i-dle Facts

i-dle has five members.
The members are Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua.
The group debuted in 2018.
i-dle is under CUBE Entertainment.
Their debut song was “LATATA.”
The group’s former styling was (G)I-DLE.
The group officially uses i-dle as its current styling.
Their fandom is called Neverland.
Soyeon is the leader.
Shuhua is the youngest member.
Minnie is from Thailand.
Yuqi is from China.
Shuhua is from Taiwan.
Soyeon is heavily involved in the group’s songwriting and production.
Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, and Yuqi have all released solo music.
“TOMBOY,” “Nxde,” and “Queencard” became major career-defining songs.
I NEVER DIE was the group’s first full-length album.
2 was their second full-length album.
We made is their ninth mini album.
We made was released on July 6, 2026.

i-dle FAQ

Who are the members of i-dle?

The members are Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua.

Is (G)I-DLE now called i-dle?

Yes. The group currently styles its name as i-dle, while (G)I-DLE remains widely recognized as their former styling.

When did i-dle debut?

i-dle debuted on May 2, 2018.

What company is i-dle under?

i-dle is under CUBE Entertainment.

What is i-dle’s debut song?

Their debut song is “LATATA.”

What is i-dle’s fandom name?

Their fandom is called Neverland.

How many members does i-dle have?

i-dle currently has five members.

Who is the leader of i-dle?

Soyeon is the leader.

Who is the youngest member of i-dle?

Shuhua is the youngest member.

What are i-dle’s most popular songs?

Some of their most recognizable songs include “LATATA,” “Oh my god,” “HWAA,” “TOMBOY,” “Nxde,” “Queencard,” “Super Lady,” “Fate,” and “Klaxon.”

What is i-dle’s latest group album?

As of October 2026, their latest group release is the ninth mini album We made, released on July 6, 2026.

What makes i-dle different from other K-pop groups?

One of i-dle’s defining characteristics is the members’ strong creative involvement in their music and concepts, particularly Soyeon’s role in songwriting and production.

Final Thoughts

i-dle has built a distinctive career by combining strong performances with unusually high levels of creative involvement.

From “LATATA” and “Oh my god” to “TOMBOY,” “Nxde,” “Queencard,” and their 2026 release We made, the group has repeatedly reinvented its sound and concepts while maintaining a strong sense of identity.

With Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua, i-dle remains one of the most recognizable and self-directed girl groups of its generation.

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