The group ‘(G)I - DLE’ is turning a new page with’ i - dle(아이들).’

On the 1st, I-dle(Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua)announced the change of their group name from’ (G)I-dle ‘to’ I-dle ‘through their official SNS channel.Celebrating their 7th debut anniversary, I-dle will be leaving behind the group name they have used since their debut on May 2, 2018 and making a new start as I-dle.

The group has removed the letter’ G ‘from their group name, previously known as(G)I -DLE.Through this, the group has reestablished its identity as a group that cannot be defined by’ girl ‘,’ GENDER ‘, or any other gender.At the same time, they are expected to show even more limitless music and concepts by also removing the parentheses, which are symbols used to distinguish or emphasize other parts.

Along with this, the new logo and symbol for the kids were also revealed.The logo, composed of lowercase letters’ i d l e ‘, is a structural design that utilizes the principles of points, lines, and surfaces with the point in the shape of a circle expanding, symbolizing the infinite possibilities and organic connections of the kids.In particular, the symbol of five i’s coming together to form a star signifies the five members of the kids, each with their own unique personalities, coming together to be reborn as one unified kids.

Last December, all members of I-dle renewed their contracts with Cube Entertainment, and with a bold rebranding, I-dle announced a leap toward a higher goal, rather than a simple change in group name.I-dle will soon meet fans with the solidified teamwork and expanded musicality that is ‘I-dle ‘itself.

Starting with’ LATATA ‘, the group was loved for their hit songs such as’ Oh my god ‘,’ DUMDi DUMDi ‘,’ Hwa ‘,’ TOMBOY ‘,’ Nxde ‘, and’ Queencard ‘.Last year, they topped domestic and international music charts with the title song’ Super Lady ‘from their Two full-length album’ 2 ‘, and caused a reverse run with the track’ I Hate Being Hurt ‘(Fate).Following this, they swept the summer with the title song’ Klaxon ‘from their 7th mini album’ I SWAY ‘, solidifying their position as a’ global music powerhouse ‘.

In addition, they met fans in 14 cities around the world through their third world tour,’ 2024(G)I - DLE WORLD TOUR[iDOL]’, and achieved the feat of winning the Grand Record Award at the’ 1st Korea Grand Music Awards(2024 KGMA)’and the Record of the Year Award at the’ 2024 Melon Music Awards(2024 MMA)’.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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