i-dle

i-dle — The Group That Removed '여자' (Girl) From Its Name

In May 2025, this group changed its name. From (G)I-DLE to i-dle. The change was applied at 0 o'clock on their 7th debut anniversary, and they stated the reason was to re-establish an identity not defined by gender. Removing a single word from a group name may seem trivial, but it affects all album spellings, logos, and fandom titles. The fact that they undertook this in their 7th year summarizes the group's character.

And on July 6, 2026, i-dle returned with their 9th mini album 《We made》.

1. At a Glance

2. Name Change — What Changed and What Remained

Officially announced on May 1, 2025, and applied from midnight the next day. It was timed with their 7th debut anniversary. By removing '여자' (Girl) and 'G', what remained was 'i-dle', and the group explained this as a re-establishment of an identity not defined by gender.

Some things have not changed. The member lineup. A five-member system has been maintained since their debut. It's rare for an idol group to maintain the same lineup for over 7 years.

3. Members

Having two main vocalists shapes this group's sound. Miyeon and Minnie each handle high notes with different textures, Soyeon's rap forms the song's framework, and Yuqi leads with low tones and performance. A distinct change in vocal color as parts transition on stage is a characteristic of i-dle's performances.

4. 9th Mini Album 《We made》 (July 6, 2026)

This album is tailored for summer. The title track 'Gimme Dat Love' is a summer love song, and two pre-release tracks were revealed before the album.

The pre-release track 'Crow' topped Chinese music charts before its release.

5. Achievements — Confirmed Only

These are figures tallied immediately after release.

• Domestic: 'Gimme Dat Love' ranked 1st on Bugs real-time chart, 1st on Melon Latest Chart (1st week), and 5th on Melon HOT100.
• International: Within one day of release, it entered iTunes Top Albums Chart in 21 countries/regions, including 1st in Hong Kong. 1st on China's Tencent Music K-pop Chart, 1st on QQ Music Digital Album Daily & Weekly Bestseller EP.
• Music Video: 1st worldwide on YouTube Trending (Music Videos), top ranks in 34 countries/regions including Korea.

First-week sales and music show win status have not been officially tallied as of July 10, 2026, the date this article was written. Will be updated as soon as confirmed.

6. What to Watch On Stage — Choreography Viewing Points

i-dle's performances emphasize individual focus more than overall formations. With five members, formations are inevitably simpler, but instead, each member fills the frame. It's a group where the difference is significant when watching fancams.

• Just Before the Chorus: Watch the position changes the moment a part transitions from rap to vocal. Broadcast cameras often cut out their movement paths to capture faces during this section.
• Challenge Section: As is common with recent songs, there's a 4-8 second segment within the chorus that works even when cut short.
• Facial Expressions: This group conveys the song's attitude through facial expressions more than choreographic precision.

If you follow each member in a fancam, you can see what broadcast edits omit. You can compare how the same choreography is performed by different bodies in a dance cover.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Are (G)I-DLE and i-dle the same group? They are the same group. From May 2, 2025, the name changed to i-dle. Albums released before that date remain under the name (G)I-DLE.

Have there been any member changes? No. It has been a 5-member system (Soyeon · Miyeon · Minnie · Yuqi · Shuhua) since their debut.

How many songs are on 《We made》? There are a total of 6 songs, but one is a CD-exclusive version of 'Mono', so there are 5 new songs.

What is the mood of the title track? 'Gimme Dat Love' is a summer love song. It has a different vibe from the pre-release tracks 'Crow' and 'Mono'.

8. See Also

Comparing their stages with groups active during the same period makes i-dle's unique color even more distinct.

• Different approaches to a 5-member lineup: LE SSERAFIM
• Active in July: Rescene — July 8 'Pretty Girl'
• Performance-focused comparison: aespa, NMIXX
• Overall girl groups: Girl Group

You can see how these songs are performed on summer festival stages at Waterbomb Stage.

9. Summary

i-dle removed '여자' (Girl) from their name in May 2025, and their 5-member lineup has remained unchanged since debut. On July 6, 2026, they returned with their 9th mini album 《We made》, and the title track 'Gimme Dat Love' achieved 1st place on major domestic real-time and latest charts, and entered iTunes in 21 regions. They performed their comeback stage on M Countdown on July 9. Since their stages are best viewed for individual presence rather than formations, it is recommended to watch a broadcast video once and then a fancam once.