I-DLE, formed by Cube Entertainment and debuting in 2018, is a South Korean girl group known for their distinctive self-produced music and strong individual identities. The group consists of members Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua. Soyeon, in particular, has been recognized for her role in composing and producing much of the group's music, lending a unique authenticity and edge to their sound. They debuted with the track "LATATA," which was a commercial success and set the tone for their subsequent works. (G)I-DLE is characterized by their ability to blend various musical genres, including pop, hip hop, and EDM, with empowering and introspective lyrics. Their artistic control and diverse international backgrounds contribute to their broad appeal and success in the K-pop industry.
I-dle released their ninth EP, We Made, led by the single "Gimme Dat Love." The EP features five tracks including "Love Is Pain," "Crow," and "Morning."
I-dle's ninth EP 'We Made' (six songs including main track 'Gimme Dat Love' and prereleases 'Mono (feat. skaiwater)' and 'Crow') is set to be fully unveiled on July 6, 2026.
g-idle's new mini album We made had two versions chart in the top five of the physical album chart for the week of July 5 to July 11, 2026: the regular version debuted at No. 2 and the POCA version at No. 5.
g-idle's We made debuts at No. 2 on monthly physical album chart (July)
CUBE Entertainment announced that g-idle will release a new album in July 2026 and is in the final stages of preparation. This will mark their first comeback in approximately five months since the release of their digital single "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)".
I-dle concert at Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong (June 28, 2026) — Syncopation tour
Cube Entertainment announced that Shuhua was diagnosed with Type A influenza on May 30 and has been advised to rest; she will not perform at i-dle's Sydney concert.
Miyeon (of g-idle) signed a contract on 2026-02-03 to buy a 135-square-meter unit in Yongsan Central Park and completed the balance payment and ownership transfer registration on 2026-02-12 for 5.05 billion won (approx. $3.8M). Property registry documents reportedly show no mortgage, suggesting the purchase was likely made in cash.
On the February 8, 2026 episode of SBS's Inkigayo, g-idle won their third music show trophy for the song "Mono" (featuring Skaiwater). First-place candidates that episode included Car, the Garden's "My whole world" and LE SSERAFIM's "SPAGHETTI" (featuring BTS's j-hope).
(G)I-DLE wins 2nd Music Bank trophy for "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)"
On the February 6, 2026 episode of KBS 2TV's Music Bank, (G)I-DLE's "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)" won first place with a total of 5,886 points, beating KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)."
i-dle wins first music show trophy for "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)" on M Countdown
On the February 5 episode of M Countdown, i-dle won their first music show trophy for the title track "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)", earning 7,693 points over KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)".
Kickoff of Syncopation world tour at KSPO Dome, Seoul
i-dle's Yuqi was promoted to full membership of the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) as part of KOMCA's annual list of selected composers and lyricists.
Cube Entertainment announced I-dle will release the single "Mono" on Jan. 27, 2026. The single will feature British rapper Skaiwater and was teased in a black-and-white video titled "Play the Whole World in Mono." The release format has not been confirmed.
Digital single "Mono" featuring Skaiwater is released
Girl group I-dle was selected for Forbes' "30 Under 30 Asia" list in the Entertainment and Sports category for 2026, highlighted for their influence since debuting in 2018 and their streaming success.
Miyeon to perform at JJ50th Anniversary Fest 2026 (JJ Festival)