(G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua) continues its worldwide popularity.
(G)I-DLE‘s first full album “I NEVER DIE”, released in March, and its fifth mini album “I LOVE“, released in October, topped the annual chart of Wang Yiwen Music, a major site Chinese music.
(G)I-DLE has had over 1 million releases across two albums, “I NEVER DIE” and “I LOVE,” and had sales of 20 million yuan (about 3.7 billion won). Furthermore, it has reached 150 million cumulative airtime and topped Wang Yi-win Music’s annual chart with startling growth.
Shortly after releasing its fifth mini album “I LOVE” in October, (G)I-DLE ranked first in 40 regions worldwide in the iTunes Top Album category, surpassing their initial sales of 678,000 copies, registering a growth rate of 284%. Additionally, it had the honor of winning up to 11 titles by lifting the #1 trophy on national music shows.
Additionally, “I LOVE” entered No. 71 on the Billboard 200, “Nxde” entered No. 13 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart, No. 50 on the Billboard Global 200, and No. 198 on the Billboard Global (outside the United States), now dropping 164 notches to No. 34.
The music video “Nxde” not only surpassed 24 million views within a day of its release, but also proved its high popularity by maintaining the top spot in domestic videos every day. Additionally, it surpassed 100 million views on YouTube within 15 hours of its Nov. 17 release, recording the “shortest streak among 4th-generation girl groups,” followed by its 8th music video at 100 million of views.
“Tomboy” and “Nxde” caused hot syndrome. On January 28 and 29, 2023, members of (G)I-DLE will meet fans through the fan meeting “(G)I-DLE OFFICIAL FAN CLUB NEVERLAND 3RD FAN MEETING [Lucky Letter]” at Olympic Handball Stadium SK.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Cube Entertainment
