(G)I-DLE's Shuhua: The Taiwanese Maknae Who Steals Hearts with Her Beauty and Honesty
- rosalynnesteerman9
- Aug 7, 2023
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Who are (G)I-DLE? A Guide to the K-pop Girl Group
Introduction
If you are a fan of K-pop or just curious about the genre, you might have heard of (G)I-DLE, a five-member girl group under Cube Entertainment. They are one of the most successful and popular groups in the industry, known for their diverse music style, charismatic performances, and self-produced songs. But who are they exactly and what makes them stand out? Here is a brief guide to help you get to know them better.
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(G)I-DLE (pronounced as "idle") is a group that debuted on May 2, 2018, with the mini-album I Am and the title track "Latata". Their name means "a group of six different personalities gathering together" and also represents their individuality. The "I" stands for individuality, the hyphen shows that the name has been divided into two parts, and "Dle" (deul) is the plural form of "I" in Korean.
Since their debut, they have been recognized as one of the most talented and versatile groups in K-pop, winning several awards and nominations, such as Best New Female Artist at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards, Best Performance at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards, Best Female Group at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards, and Best Dance Performance - Female Group at the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards. They have also achieved commercial success both domestically and internationally, selling over 1.5 million albums worldwide as of June 2021.
Members Profile
(G)I-DLE consists of five members: Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua. Each member has her own unique personality, charm, and talent. Here is a brief introduction of each member:
(G)I-DLE members profile
(G)I-DLE debut with Latata
(G)I-DLE Soyeon solo artist
(G)I-DLE Miyeon former YG trainee
(G)I-DLE Minnie and Yuqi songwriters
(G)I-DLE Dumdi Dumdi single album
(G)I-DLE Tomboy chart-topping song
(G)I-DLE Nxde platinum certification
(G)I-DLE US Billboard Pop Airplay
(G)I-DLE meaning of name
(G)I-DLE I am FREE-TY world tour
(G)I-DLE Cube Entertainment label
(G)I-DLE U-Cube Japan debut
(G)I-DLE fandom name NEVERLAND
(G)I-DLE official fan colors
(G)I-DLE first full-length album I Never Die
(G)I-DLE Soojin departure from group
(G)I-DLE SM Station X project
(G)I-DLE K/DA collaboration
(G)I-DLE League of Legends group
(G)I-DLE Soyeon Unpretty Rapstar 3
(G)I-DLE Miyeon and Soyeon roommates
(G)I-DLE Minnie Thai nationality
(G)I-DLE Yuqi Chinese nationality
(G)I-DLE Shuhua Taiwanese nationality
(G)I-DLE Soyeon Produce 101 contestant
(G)I-DLE Miyeon BlackPink pre-debut member
(G)I-DLE Minnie G-IDLE TV host
(G)I-DLE Yuqi Keep Running cast member
(G)I-DLE Shuhua Bon Voyage guest star
(G)I-DLE Soyeon CLC No producer
(G)I-DLE Miyeon Akmu Re-bye cover
(G)I-DLE Minnie Wengie Empire featuring artist
(G)I-DLE Yuqi A Page cover song
(G)I-DLE Shuhua Falling Leaves are Beautiful cover dance
(G)I-DLE Soyeon Lion solo song
(G)I-DLE Miyeon For You OST song
(G)I-DLE Minnie Blow Your Mind self-composed song
(G)I-DLE Yuqi Giant solo song
(G)I-DLE Shuhua Light My Fire self-written song
Miyeon
Stage Name: Miyeon (미연)
Birth Name: Cho Mi Yeon (조미연)
Position: Main Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: January 31, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: Korean
Representative Animal: Rabbit / Crocodile
Representative Color: Black
Miyeon is an only child who was born in Seoul. She was a trainee at YG Entertainment for five years and was supposed to debut with BLACKPINK before leaving the company in mid-2015. She joined Cube Entertainment in 2016 and debuted with (G)I-DLE in 2018. She is an only child who was born in Seoul. She was a trainee at YG Entertainment for five years and was supposed to debut with BLACKPINK before leaving the company in mid-2015. She joined Cube Entertainment in 2016 and debuted with (G)I-DLE in 2018. She has a beautiful voice and a stunning visual that captivates the fans. She is also good at playing the piano and guitar.
Minnie
Stage Name: Minnie (민니/มินนี่)
Birth Name: Nicha Yontararak (ณิชา ยนตรรักษ์)
Korean Name: Kim Min Hee (김민희)
Position: Main Vocalist, Producer
Birthday: October 23, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Thai
Representative Animal: Bear / Deer
Representative Color: Purple
Minnie is the oldest member of the group who was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She has two older twin brothers named Mic and Mac. She attended Wattana Wittaya Academy and studied Communication Arts at Bangkok University. She can speak Thai, Korean, and English. She came to Korea in 2015 after passing Cube's audition in Thailand. She is friends with CLC's Sorn and BLACKPINK's Lisa. She loves green tea and shopping. She is known for her unique and soothing voice that can sing various genres. She is also a talented producer who has composed songs for (G)I-DLE and other artists.
Soyeon
Stage Name: Soyeon (소연)
Birth Name: Jeon So Yeon (전소연)
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Center, Producer
Birthday: August 26, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: Korean
Representative Animal: Lion / Fox
Representative Color: Pink
Soyeon is the leader and the main rapper of the group who was born in Seongnam, South Korea. She attended Seoul Kuryong Elementary School and was homeschooled as a child. She started doing ballet when she was young but switched to rap after being inspired by Big Bang. She participated in Produce 101 and placed 20th in the final episode. She also joined Unpretty Rapstar 3 and placed 3rd. She debuted as a solo artist in 2017 with her digital single "Jelly" which she wrote, composed, and arranged by herself. She is the main producer of (G)I-DLE who has created most of their songs. She is also part of the virtual groups K/DA and True Damage, collaborating with other artists and League of Legends characters. She is praised for her rap skills, charisma, and leadership. Yuqi
Stage Name: Yuqi (우기/于其)
Birth Name: Song Yu Qi (宋雨琦)
Korean Name: Song Woo Gi (송우기)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Producer
Birthday: September 23, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Chinese
Representative Animal: Owl / Duck
Representative Color: Blue
Yuqi is the only Chinese member of the group who was born in Beijing, China. She has a younger brother named Song Ming Qi. She attended Beijing 101 Middle School and Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shi Yan School. She can speak Mandarin, Korean, and English. She came to Korea in 2016 after passing Cube's audition in China. She is friends with CLC's Elkie and (G)I-DLE's Shuhua. She likes spicy food and playing games. She has a deep and husky voice that contrasts with her cute appearance. She is also a skilled dancer who can perform various styles. She is also a producer who has composed songs for (G)I-DLE and other artists.
Shuhua
Stage Name: Shuhua (슈화/薛華)
Birth Name: Yeh Shu Hua (葉舒華)
Korean Name: Yoo Su Hwa (유수화)
Position: Sub Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: January 6, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Taiwanese
Representative Animal: Wolf / Hamster
Representative Color: Yellow
Shuhua is the youngest member of the group who was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She has an older sister named Yeh Shu Ping. She attended Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School and studied dance. She can speak Mandarin, Korean, and basic English. She came to Korea in 2016 after being scouted by Cube's staff in Taiwan. She is friends with CLC's Elkie and (G)I-DLE's Yuqi. She likes watching movies and sleeping. She has a natural beauty and a charming personality that attracts the fans. She is also a confident and honest person who does not hesitate to express her opinions.
Music Style and Discography
(G)I-DLE is a group that does not limit themselves to one genre or concept. They are known for their diverse music style that ranges from pop, hip-hop, EDM, R&B, to ballad, rock, reggae, and more. They are also known for their self-produced songs that reflect their own stories and emotions.
Their discography consists of four mini-albums (I Am, I Made, I Trust, I Burn), one single album (Dumdi Dumdi), one digital single (Hann (Alone)), one Japanese mini-album (LATATA -Japanese ver.-), and one English single (LATATA -English ver.-). Some of their main songs are "Latata", "Hann (Alone)", "Senorita", "Uh-Oh", "Lion", "Oh My God", "Dumdi Dumdi", "HWAA", and "Last Dance". They have also released special songs for their fans, such as "For You", "Blow Your Mind", "Put It Straight (Nightmare Version)", "Luv U", and "DAHLIA".
(G)I-DLE is a group that participates in the creation of their music, from writing lyrics, composing melodies, arranging instruments, to producing tracks. The main producer of the group is Soyeon, who has been involved in all of their songs since debut. She is also credited as the co-producer of K/DA's songs "Pop/Stars" and "More". Other members have also contributed to their music, such as Minnie who composed "Blow Your Mind", "For You", and "DAHLIA", Yuqi who composed "Luv U" and "Lost", Soojin who wrote the rap part for "Uh-Oh", Miyeon who wrote the lyrics for "DAHLIA", and Shuhua who wrote the lyrics for "Lost".
Other Activities and Collaborations
Besides their group activities, (G)I-DLE members have also been involved in various other activities and collaborations, such as sub-units, solo projects, virtual groups, variety shows, dramas, and commercials. Here are some examples of their other works:
Sub-units and Solo Projects
In 2020, Cube Entertainment announced the launch of a new project called "U CUBE", which aims to showcase the individual talents and charms of (G)I-DLE members through various sub-units and solo projects. The first sub-unit to debut was "Jeon Soyeon & Miyeon", who released the digital single "Moon" on October 28, 2020. The song is a retro-pop track that expresses the longing for a lover under the moonlight. The second sub-unit to debut was "Yuqi & Shuhua", who released the digital single "I Don't Know" on December 23, 2020. The song is a cheerful and upbeat track that conveys the confusion and excitement of falling in love for the first time. The third sub-unit to debut was "Minnie & Soojin", who released the digital single "A Flower" on February 24, 2021. The song is a ballad track that depicts the sorrow and regret of losing a loved one.
As for solo projects, Soyeon was the first member to debut as a solo artist in 2017 with her digital single "Jelly". She also released another digital single in 2018 called "Idle Song", which is a self-referential track that introduces her group (G)I-DLE. In 2021, she released her first solo mini-album Windy, which consists of five songs that showcase her different styles and moods. The title track is "Beam Beam", which is a pop-rock track that expresses her confidence and energy as a 23-year-old woman.
Virtual Groups
(G)I-DLE members have also been part of virtual groups that collaborate with League of Legends characters and other artists. The most notable one is K/DA, a virtual girl group consisting of Ahri, Evelynn, Kai'Sa, Akali, and Seraphine. Soyeon and Miyeon voice and perform as Akali and Ahri respectively, while also participating in the production of their songs. K/DA debuted in 2018 with their hit song "Pop/Stars", which became a global sensation with over 500 million views on YouTube. They also released their first EP All Out in 2020, which features songs such as "The Baddest", "More", "Villain", and "I'll Show You".
Another virtual group that (G)I-DLE members are part of is True Damage, a hip-hop group consisting of Ekko, Qiyana, Senna, Yasuo, and Akali. Soyeon reprises her role as Akali, while also collaborating with other artists such as Becky G, Keke Palmer, Duckwrth, and Thutmose. True Damage debuted in 2019 with their song "Giants", which showcases their rap skills and style. They also released another song in 2020 called "DRUM GO DUM", which features Aluna, Wolftyla, and Bekuh Boom.
Variety Shows, Dramas, and Commercials
(G)I-DLE members have also appeared in various variety shows, dramas, and commercials, showing their personalities and talents to the public. Some of the variety shows they have been on are Queendom, Running Man, Knowing Bros, Weekly Idol, Idol Room, I-LAND, To Do List, Never Ending Neverland, I-TALK, and more. Some of the dramas they have acted in are Replay: The Moment When It Starts Again (Miyeon), So Not Worth It (Minnie), Doom at Your Service (Soyeon), The Witch's Diner (Yuqi), and Taxidriver (Shuhua). Some of the commercials they have endorsed are LG U+, Pepsi, Clinique Korea, Adidas , Kakao Bank, and more.
Conclusion
(G)I-DLE is a group that has a lot to offer to the K-pop scene and the music industry in general. They are not only talented singers, rappers, dancers, and producers, but also charming, funny, and relatable individuals who have their own stories and dreams. They are a group that constantly challenges themselves and explores new genres and concepts, while also staying true to their own identity and style. They are a group that deserves your attention and support.
If you want to learn more about (G)I-DLE and follow their updates, you can check out their official website, YouTube channel, Instagram, Twitter, V Live, Weibo, TikTok, and Spotify. You can also join their fandom called Neverland, which means "a place where (G)I-DLE and their fans can be happy together". Their official colors are Neon Red and Chic Violet, which represent their passion and elegance.
FAQs
Q1: How do you pronounce (G)I-DLE?
A1: The correct way to pronounce (G)I-DLE is "idle", as in "not working or active". The "G" is silent and the hyphen is just a symbol to separate the two parts of the name. However, some people also pronounce it as "G-idle" or "G-I-dle", which is not wrong but less preferred by the group.
Q2: What is their fandom name and official colors?
A2: Their fandom name is Neverland, which means "a place where (G)I-DLE and their fans can be happy together". Their official colors are Neon Red and Chic Violet, which represent their passion and elegance.
Q3: Who is the maknae (youngest member) of the group?
A3: The maknae of the group is Shuhua, who was born on January 6, 2000. She is also the visual of the group, meaning she has the most beautiful appearance according to Korean standards. She is from Taipei, Taiwan and can speak Mandarin, Korean, and basic English.
Q4: What are some of their popular catchphrases and memes?
A4: Some of their popular catchphrases and memes are:
"Latata" - their debut song and signature greeting
"(G)I-DLE in action" - their introduction phrase
"What's your name?" - a line from their song "Uh-Oh"
"I'm the dessert" - a line from their song "Hwaa"
"Shuhua's world" - a phrase that Shuhua says when she does something funny or cute
"Yuqi's laugh" - a distinctive sound that Yuqi makes when she laughs
"Soyeon's wink" - a gesture that Soyeon does when she performs or flirts
"Minnie's dimple" - a feature that Minnie has on her right cheek
"Miyeon's eyes" - a feature that Miyeon has that makes her look like an anime character
"Soojin's body" - a feature that Soojin has that makes her look sexy and fit
Q5: How can you buy their official merchandise and concert tickets?
A5: You can buy their official merchandise and concert tickets from their official online store, Cube Shop. You can also find some of their products on other platforms such as Amazon, eBay, YesAsia, Ktown4u, etc. However, be careful of fake or unofficial goods that may not be of good quality or may not support the group financially. 44f88ac181
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