The group (G)I-DLE, consisting of members Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua, has made a triumphant return in 2026, securing the top spot on music shows with their comeback.
(G)I-DLE clinched the first-place trophy for the first week of February on Mnet's 'M Countdown' with their digital single 'Mono (Feat. skaiwater)' aired on the 5th. Upon receiving the award, the members expressed their gratitude, saying, "We didn't expect this, but thanks to Neverland, we received this award. We are truly grateful and happy to receive it. We will work even harder without taking this for granted." They thanked their fans in multiple languages, including Korean, Chinese, and Thai.
On stage, (G)I-DLE captivated the audience with their stylish outfits, pairing white crop tops with jeans, creating a chic atmosphere. Their unwavering vocal performance during the voguing choreography, in collaboration with choreographers of various genders and nationalities, drew enthusiastic responses from the live audience. During the encore stage, the members showcased their live singing skills, interacting with each other while holding the trophy.
Released on January 27th, 'Mono (Feat. skaiwater)' focuses on the theme of embracing one's unique identity and essence, defying any labels. The song quickly climbed to the top of major domestic and international music charts, marking the beginning of a successful promotional period.
The content's popularity is also noteworthy. The music video and mega crew video ranked high on YouTube's 'Most viewed videos in the past 24 hours.' Additionally, the song entered charts in four countries, including Russia, Canada, the UK, and Germany, indicating a rising global popularity.
(G)I-DLE plans to continue promoting their new song 'Mono (Feat. skaiwater)' with a performance on KBS2's 'Music Bank' on the 6th.
Reported by Min-Kyung Lee, Ten Asia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr