Minnie Reveals Why (G)I-DLE Changed Their Name to I-DLE
Insights from Minnie’s Latest Interview on the Group’s Rebranding
The Story Behind the Name Change
In a recent appearance on Yong Jin’s YouTube channel, Minnie of (G)I-DLE shared insights into the group’s decision to rebrand to ‘i-dle’.
> “It was a mutual decision made by all of us. Initially, we thought we were debuting as ‘i-dle’, but the prefix was added unexpectedly,” Minnie revealed.
She further explained that the group felt a sense of dissatisfaction from the start, mentioning, “With the recent contract renewal, it felt like a suitable opportunity to make this change.”
Behind-the-Scenes Stories
This isn’t the first time the members have opened up about their group name. On JTBC’s Knowing Bros, they disclosed interesting anecdotes about their debut moniker.
> “We discovered our full name after debuting and upon asking the company, we found out that there was originally a ‘Boy i-dle’ planned too,” they disclosed, adding a humorous note about the company’s backup plan should the group need it.
Conclusion
The decision to rebrand reflects not just a change in nomenclature but signifies a new chapter for i-dle. Learn more about their inspiring journey.
