7 (G)I-DLE Songs that You Need on Your Playlist

Listening to (G)I-DLE will definitely make every day a better day!

Since debuting in 2018, South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE created waves in the K-Pop scene with their impressive musicality and artistry as they confidently explore different genres, reflect various themes, and tell stories in their every release.

In an interview with Rolling Stone India, leader Soyeon talked about challenging societal norms. “The key is having a solid opinion and not giving in or being wavered by external [societal] factors. We think it’s important to constantly do it over and over again rather than doing it just once and giving up. If you keep proving your worth to people, they will eventually grasp and respect it,” she said.

Indeed, the discography of (G)I-DLE reflects their drive to empower and inspire others to take courage. Although this list could never give justice to the amazing songs of the girl group that make up their whole discography, it’s time for you to listen to these songs and add them to your everyday playlist. Or listen to them every day as we count down to (G)I-DLE’s upcoming Manila concert, happening on September 11!

READ: (G)I-DLE is coming to Manila this September

LATATA

  • 2018
  • I Am

(G)I-DLE debuted strong as the girls dropped “LATATA” as the title track of their debut extended play, I Am. Leader Soyeon wrote the song and teamed up with music producer Big Sancho in the song’s production.

Paper Magazine ranked it number 14 in its year-end list of Top 20 K-Pop Songs of 2018. It also gave the girl group three music show wins. In addition, “LATATA” peaked at the fourth spot on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart and the 12th spot on Gaon Digital Chart.

HANN (Alone)

  • 2018
  • Digital Single

Following “LATATA”, (G)I-DLE returned with the digital single “HANN (Alone). Soyeon, who wrote the lyrics, once again collaborated with Big Sancho in the production of the song.

The song won three music shows and made it to the year-end lists of Bugs, Dazed, Idolator, The Young Folks, and KultScene. Dazed, which put the song at number three on its list, described it as, “Theatrical strings peek through the mix, the chorus is punctured by a gleaming, high-pitched effect for an alien-like quality, and even when it’s at its warmest and most approachable, the girls, particularly Soyeon, infuse it with a take-no-prisoners haughtiness that makes “HANN” incredibly compelling.”

“HANN (Alone)” peaked at number two on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart and number eight on Gaon Digital Chart.

LION

  • 2019
  • Queendom Final Comeback & I Trust

“LION” was originally released as part of the extended play, Queendom Final Comeback, which comprised songs recorded by Queendom contestants, including (G)I-DLE. Soyeon wrote the lyrics to the songs and worked again with Big Sancho in composing, producing, and arranging the song.

The girl group then released the song as part of their third extended play, I Trust. Billboard named the song one of the best K-Pop songs in 2019, putting it at number nine. L. Singh of Billboard stated, “Every part of this anthem is brimming with untamed, frenetic, self-assured power that’s channeled into its booming rhythms, more appropriate for a battlefield than a stage.”

With “LION”, (G)I-DLE took home the Best Female Performance Award at the 2020 Golden Disc Awards.

Oh My God

  • 2022
  • I Trust

Another song from the EP, I Trust, “Oh My God” served as the title track of the EP. The girl group also released an English version of the song, which, according to Miyeon, is a gift for their international fans, following the postponement of their I-Land: Who Am I World Tour in 2020 due to the CoViD-19 pandemic.

Soyeon once again took charge of the songwriting, working together on the production with Big Sancho. Dazed wrote about “Oh My God” in its year-end list, where it placed at number 18, “‘Oh My God’ plays against form with an identikit intro/outro and elimination of a bridge, but the crooning, self-flagellating verses and Soyeon’s wickedly remorseless rap crawl deep under the skin.”

HWAA

  • 2021
  • I Burn

“HWAA” marked (G)I-DLE’s return with their new extended play, I Burn, in 2021. Soyeon wrote the lyrics for “HWAA” and worked with Pop Time for the production.

With the song, the girl group took home ten music show trophies and received nominations from the 2022 Gaon Chart Music Awards and the 2022 Golden Disc Awards. Billboard also listed it among the 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021. Jeff Benjamin of Billboard wrote, “‘HWAA’ created something that stood out and continued to sound fresh throughout 2021.”

TOMBOY

  • 2022
  • I Never Die

“TOMBOY” saw Soyeon work again with Pop Time on the song production, while taking charge of the song lyrics. The song served as the lead single of the girl group’s first studio album, I Never Die. Released in 2022, the song got both local and international K-Pop fans jamming to the song — its popularity was further reflected in its chart performance.

“TOMBOY” debuted at number two and peaked at number one on Gaon Digital Chart. It also placed 12th on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart.

MY BAG

  • 2022
  • I Never Die

Another must-add song to your playlist, “MY BAG” is part of the studio album, I Never Die. Soyeon wrote the song and worked with Nathan on its production. The song charted at the 22nd spot on Gaon Digital Chart.

The Kraze Magazine‘s Sofia Gomez wrote about the song, “When “MY BAG” plays on your speakers, this is the moment to have fun and enjoy the vibey hip-hop track that will be liked by many for its eccentric style.” Moreover, the song also features all of the members rapping to the beat.

We got seven songs for you, but (G)I-DLE has so much more songs that deserve a spot on your playlist. Gear up for the 2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR: JUST ME ()I-DLE IN MANILA with a day filled with the girl group’s music!

Tickets to the concert are still available via TicketNet online and outlets and see the girl group perform in their first solo concert in the Philippines at the New Frontier Theater on September 11.


2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR: JUST ME ()I-DLE IN MANILA is presented by PULP Live World.

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