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[Hanteo News = Reporter KANG SUYOUNG] i-dle SOYEON honestly shared the goal for this comeback.

 

i-dle held a showcase at YES24 Live Hall on the 6th to commemorate the release of its 9th mini album 'We made.' On this day, SOYEON said, “Actually, I want to win No. 1 too.”

 

SOYEON said, “I hope the many Neverland and members of the public who listen to our song can feel that fight-fire-with-fire energy through this song, and actually, I want to win No. 1 too,” adding, “I hope this song rings out in many places and receives love from many people.” YUQI added, “I hope we stay healthy,” drawing laughter at the scene.

 

Regarding the group’s 8th debut anniversary, MINNIE said, “I am so grateful to everyone who helped us continue our activities for such a long time,” adding, “I think we have been able to continue until now because our company staff, our members, and our most precious fans, Neverland, have loved us for so long.” MIYEON said, “I am also so grateful to our members, who have continued activities full of energy without getting tired over the past eight years,” adding, “I hope we can continue our future activities in a fun and good way, and we will show many cool sides of ourselves, so please support us a lot.”

 

They also talked about SOYEON’s musical persona, Ice Blue Rabbit. She said, “Until the beginning of this year, when I released 'Mono,' I had said that Ice Blue Rabbit was made from things I dislike, but as I kept trying these new things, now I feel like Ice Blue Rabbit itself has really become absorbed into me.” Regarding the difference from JEON SOYEON, she explained, “When I think back to 'Mono,' I was actually the type who liked somewhat stimulating music, but the difference between Ice Blue Rabbit and JEON SOYEON is music that is a little easier to listen to and can be enjoyed without thinking too much.”

 

Regarding her challenge as an actor, MINNIE said, “It has not been long since I started, so I think it is still new and I am still in the process of learning, but I also think it is a very big attempt,” adding, “Idol MINNIE is something I have dreamed of since I was young, and I think she is a figure I can confidently and firmly become after preparing for a long time.” SHUHUA, who has likewise begun acting activities, said, “I filmed a movie, and I think it will probably come out next year,” asking fans to look forward to it.

 

i-dle, which debuted in May 2018, has solidified its position as a global top-tier girl group with its unrivaled musical world and powerful performances. After winning Bonsang at the Hanteo Music Awards for three consecutive years from 2022, the group proved its musical influence by winning the Grand Prize in the digital music category at the 32nd Hanteo Music Awards 2024 with 'Fate.' From its 6th mini album 'I feel' to last year’s 8th mini album 'We are,' i-dle also proved the overwhelming strength of its fandom by recording four consecutive initial chodong million-sellers.

 

The 9th mini album 'We made' is a new release arriving six months after the digital single 'Mono (Feat. skaiwater),' and contains an even stronger pop appeal than before. It includes a total of six tracks, including the title track 'Gimme Dat Love,' with members SOYEON and YUQI listed in the credits.

 

i-dle’s 9th mini album 'We made' will be released through various online music sites at 6 PM on this day. Attention is focused on what kind of new summer i-dle, which has continued its streak of four consecutive initial chodong million-sellers, will create with this album.

 

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