i-dle rewrite the rules with We are

They’ve dropped the “G,” cleared away the brackets, and now they’re rewriting the rules. With We are, i-dle aren’t just starting a new era, they’re stepping into a new creative identity. MINNIE, MIYEON, SHUHUA, SOYEON and YUQI return with a six-track mini-album that doesn’t just ask for your attention; it grabs you from the first beat, and before you know it… you’re all the way through it.

We are starts with “Good Thing”, an anthem that maybe reminds you still of i-dle’s previous work. Layered with addictive hooks, high-energy and the classic i-dle attitude. It’s a great choice to lead this new era: bold, confident and self-defined. The production hits hard, and the vocals cut even harder. If you weren’t already paying attention, you are now.

Following up with “Girlfriend”, a song that blends melodic softness with fun, exploring vulnerability and intimacy without losing momentum. “Love Tease” is an instant favourite. With playful retro-leaning synths and cheeky lyrics, showcasing the group’s ever-sharp balance between sensuality and style with their new sound. Then “Chain” comes in and it truly changes the mood. It adds a vibrant pop color to the album’s palette, showing how the group balances different styles on their album.

The next track “Unstoppable,” lives up to its name. It’s a declaration of strength and self-reliance, a thumping reminder that this group writes their own rules—and their own music. Finally, “If You Want” closes the record on an emotional high, its underscores the artistry that the fans have come to expect. Oh, i-dle, we are so glad to see you back.

We are is a new era of i-dle their creative future vision as a group, by having control over their own art, is i-dle one of a kind. From their debut EP I Am to now, their journey has been a full circle moment now. We are is the sound of a group not just surviving K-pop’s famously competitive landscape, but reshaping it entirely with their own vision.