YUQI, "I wanted to learn tennis but didn't have time"... A story of her birthday tennis lesson challenge

YUQI of the group (I-dle) presented content featuring her taking a tennis lesson to celebrate her birthday. According to the released video, to celebrate her 27th birthday, YUQI proceeded with birthday content themed around learning tennis instead of the cover songs she had uploaded every year. YUQI stated that she had expressed her desire to learn tennis since last year, but because she did not have time, she chose tennis as the theme for this birthday content.

"You have a good sense of rhythm"... From basic steps to forehand training

In the lesson conducted with tennis coach Kim Se-hyun, YUQI started with basic step training. In the video, YUQI practiced footwork while learning the 'four step' and 'three step'. Coach Kim Se-hyun mentioned that YUQI has a good sense of rhythm because she is good at dancing. In the following forehand training, she practiced the preparation posture of pulling the racket to the side and the swing motion. During the training process, YUQI swung and missed while trying to hit the ball, but she continued the forehand and backhand motions following the coach's guidance.

Using various rackets and communicating with the coach

During the training process, various tools were utilized in addition to regular rackets, such as large giant rackets and frying pan-shaped rackets. YUQI practiced hitting the ball using the giant racket and the frying pan racket. Coach Kim Se-hyun asked YUQI whether the forehand or backhand was more comfortable, but YUQI mentioned that either was fine, calling him an all-around coach. During the training, YUQI participated in the lesson by asking the coach questions.

"I want to have a birthday month"... YUQI's birthday reflections

In an interview conducted alongside the lesson, YUQI shared her personal thoughts on birthdays. Mentioning her experience of gathering neighborhood friends to have parties at restaurants when she was young, she expressed her wish to have a 'birthday month' from September 1st to the 30th, traveling and enjoying time with friends rather than having a birthday party on one specific day. Additionally, she mentioned her goals for this year as successful album activities, the conclusion of concerts, and a trip with her parents. At the end of the video, coach Kim Se-hyun sent a message of support for her success, calling YUQI a person whose efforts are never betrayed.