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(G)I-dle Changes Group Name Ahead of Latest Comeback, Coinciding with 7th Anniversary of Debut

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(G)I-dle Changes Group Name Ahead of Latest Comeback, Coinciding with 7th Anniversary of Debut (G)I-dle announces comeback (credit: Instagram.com/official_g_i_dle/)

Kapanlagi.com - Famous K-Pop Group (G)I-dle has announced an official name change to i-dle ahead of their latest comeback. This moment also coincides with the celebration of the girl group's seventh anniversary since their debut in 2018.

This change is followed by the renaming of all the group's social media accounts, which now reflect i-dle. This change also reflects the new vision and identity of the group. The label "G", which has referred to the word "girl", has officially been removed.

Meanwhile, a special mini album will be released on May 2, 2025, at 6 PM Korean time. For more details, check here the facts about the new name change of the group (G)I-dle that has already been made.

1. Debut Beginnings with the Name (G)I-DLE

(G)I-DLE is a girl group that debuted under Cube Entertainment. On May 2, 2018, (G)I-DLE officially debuted with the mini album I Am. One of the famous songs is the single Latata which is included in their debut album. Meanwhile, this girl group debuted with the original name in Korean (Girl) Idle.

2. Identity Change in the 7th Year

On May 2, 2025, just before their comeback, the girl group announced an official name change. Fans noted that the social media account name has changed to I-dle. In the Instagram bio @official_g_i_dle, (G)I-DLE, which has now changed its name, announced that I-dle is the official Instagram account under CUBE Entertainment. Several social media accounts like YouTube, X, Facebook, and others have also changed. This name change also aligns with the celebration of their 7th debut anniversary since 2018.

3. Removal of the Letter 'G' from the Group Name

As is known, the letter 'G' in the original name was considered to refer to the word "girl" or girl or female. In 2018, Cube Entertainment announced the debut of their new girl group, "Idle". However, they debuted under the name "(Yeoja) Idle" or "(Girl) Idle" in Korean. This name change was also followed by a new profile logo with the name i-dle, where the logo is written in lowercase letters with a star at the end of the name.

4. Confirmation Through Teaser Video

On May 2, 2025, this girl group released a teaser video titled I-dle for (G) with a strong visual concept, marking the start of a new phase as i-dle. Additionally, a post titled i-dle 7th Anniversary Party With Neverland will be released on May 2, 2025 10PM (KST).

5. Latest Comeback Preparations

This name change was made ahead of their latest comeback. The special mini album is scheduled to be released on May 2 at 18:00 KST. This girl group will come back by introducing the mini album i-dle for (G), which is also their new name. Additionally, this comeback will be their 8th mini album after the 7th mini album titled I SWAY in 2024.

6. Group Solo Activities

After renewing their contract with Cube Entertainment at the end of 2024, the members focused on solo activities. Minnie released the album HER in January. Meanwhile, Yuqi released the single Radio (Dum-Dum) in March. Now all members will come back coinciding with the celebration of their 7th debut anniversary.

That’s the fact about the name change from (G)I-dle to i-dle ahead of the comeback. Follow the latest celebrity news only at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

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