(G)I-DLE is a girl group launched by CUBE Entertainment in 2018 after a three-year break.
Soyeon and Miyeon from South Korea, Yuqi from China, Shuhua from Taiwan, and Minnie from Thailand are working together to reach new heights in music and performance.
The fandom name “Neverland” is inspired by the world of Peter Pan, symbolizing the eternal bond between fans and the artists.
In 2018, they won the most rookie awards in Korea, achieving 10 trophies, and quickly became one of the most spotlighted five-member global girl groups. The group name signifies “a gathering of girls with unique personalities.”
Let’s take a closer look at what makes each member so special.
1. Soyeon
- Full Name: Jeon Soyeon
- Date of Birth: August 26, 1998
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist
- Profile: Soyeon is the charismatic leader and main rapper of (G)I-DLE. Known for her skills in songwriting, composing, and producing, she also leads the group’s music direction. Before joining (G)I-DLE, she appeared in “PRODUCE 101” and “Unpretty Rapstar 3”, and even made her solo debut. Her performances are powerful and captivating, combining talent with a hardworking spirit and genuine kindness towards her members.
2. Miyeon
- Full Name: Lee Miyeon
- Date of Birth: January 31, 1999
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Main Vocalist
- Profile: The eldest member, Miyeon, is known for her beautiful and stable vocals. She trained under YG Entertainment for about five years and was once rumored to be a candidate for BLACKPINK. She is cheerful, charming, and known for her strong will, having never given up on her dream of becoming a singer.
3. Yuqi
- Full Name: Song Yuqi
- Date of Birth: September 23, 1999
- Nationality: China
- Position: Sub Vocalist, Lead Dancer
- Profile: Yuqi is loved for her baby face and husky voice. She’s sociable and humorous, but delivers strong performances on stage. A graduate of a prestigious Chinese high school, she is fluent in Korean and English, and is a fan of SUPER JUNIOR, especially Ryeowook.
4. Shuhua
- Full Name: Yeh Shuhua
- Date of Birth: January 6, 2000
- Nationality: Taiwan
- Position: Sub Vocalist, Visual
- Profile: The youngest member, Shuhua, is from Taiwan and plays the sub vocalist and visual roles. Initially aiming to become an actress, she was inspired by K-pop cover dances and chose the path of a singer. Despite being the youngest, she’s confident, playful, and constantly growing through her Korean activities.
5. Minnie
- Full Name: Nicha Yontararak (Minnie)
- Date of Birth: October 23, 1997
- Nationality: Thailand
- Position: Sub Vocalist
- Profile: With her exotic beauty, Minnie is a mood-maker in the group. Emotional and passionate, she often expresses her love for fans through tears. She studied piano and vocals since childhood and became fluent in Korean after joining CUBE through a global audition. Her pronunciation is nearly native-level.
