I-dle's Yuqi to release self-written Chinese-language mini album '27'
At 27, pop stars are often asked to look polished, invulnerable, and hyper-curated. But for Yuqi, a multi-hyphenate artist and member of the hit K-pop group (G)I-DLE, turning 27 is an invitation to embrace friction, vulnerability, and unfiltered self-love. Marking her solo return after one year and one month, Yuqi releases her second mini-album, 二十七 (27), Thursday. Fully written and composed by…
At 27 years old, pop stars are often expected to maintain a polished, invulnerable, and hyper-curated image. However, Chinese-K-pop star Yuqi, a member of the popular group (G)I-DLE, has chosen to embrace the unfiltered side of herself as she turns 27. Yuqi is returning to solo music after a year and a month, and she has just released her second mini-album titled 二十七 (27) on Thursday.
The six-track album, entirely written and composed by Yuqi herself, uses the sunflower as a metaphor. Like a sunflower, the album's central theme is about holding unspoken anxieties beneath a bright exterior while persistently turning towards the sun. Before the full album release, Yuqi released the pre-track "I Like You," which gained significant international momentum.
The single topped YouTube's daily trending music video charts in Singapore and Hong Kong, while also entering charts in over half a dozen countries, including Canada and Australia.
In an exclusive Q&A, Yuqi discussed her personal evolution, musical experimentation, and the importance of being unapologetically oneself.
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