(G)I-DLE's SOYEON showcases unrivaled presence with new single 'STAR'

SOYEON, the core producer and member of (G)I-DLE, has once again proven her unique musical universe. Through her new single 'STAR', SOYEON unapologetically showcases her unrivaled identity as an artist.

This track focuses on providing a concentrated look at SOYEON's musical prowess and artistic identity. The released video captures SOYEON's charm with high density within a concise 133 seconds, instantly grabbing viewers' attention. Clearly displaying SOYEON's name and the song title 'STAR', the video is expanding its reach to fans through various official social media channels, including (G)I-DLE's official YouTube channel, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Weibo.

133 Seconds of Condensed Musical Color

With 'STAR', SOYEON clearly presents her intended musical direction. The video focuses on delivering the song's message by visually manifesting SOYEON's vocals, performance, and the overall mood of the track. Spanning a 133-second runtime, the video features a clean and streamlined progression.

Despite its short duration, the harmony between the song's narrative and SOYEON's vocal tone leaves a powerful impression. It transcends being mere listening music, presenting itself as an artistic work combined with visual imagery. In particular, SOYEON's portrayal in the video visually reinforces the meaning of the title 'STAR', maximizing her presence as an artist.

An Unrivaled Career as a Self-Producing Artist

Having built the group's identity by directly producing (G)I-DLE's songs, SOYEON once again demonstrates her dual role as both producer and artist in this new release. She has solidified her reputation as a "hitmaker" by participating in numerous hits, including 'TOMBOY', 'Nxde', 'Queencard', and 'Fate'. This production capability was externally recognized when she was promoted to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in 2024.

Recently, SOYEON has been further expanding her scope of activity under the producer name 'icebluerabbit'. Following her involvement in the production of (G)I-DLE's digital single 'Mono (Feat. skaiwater)' released last January, she showcased her producer sensibilities by debuting the solo track 'ICE BLUE RABBIT' during the '2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation]'. Furthermore, she has been expanding her global musical spectrum through collaborations with international artists such as American rapper Odetari and singer-songwriter Anderson .Paak.

Solo Return After 5 Years and 2 Months and Future Moves

This new song is an extension of SOYEON's full-scale solo activities, coming approximately 5 years and 2 months after her first solo mini-album 'Windy' released in July 2021. Having firmly established her weight as a solo artist apart from group activities, SOYEON has once again reaffirmed her musical direction through this work.

SOYEON has performed on major stages, including (G)I-DLE's fourth world tour and Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA, and recently showcased her independent musical world as a solo artist on EBS 'Space Gonggam'. With a new solo album scheduled for release in early September, fans worldwide are focused on how the musical flow shown in the 'STAR' video will culminate in the upcoming album. Additionally, with her scheduled appearance at 'WATERBOMB SOKCHO 2026' in Sokcho, Gangwon-do on the 22nd, SOYEON's active streak is expected to continue for the time being.