
i-dle has once again shown their growing global influence.
The group, made up of Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua, was named in Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia 2026” list under the Entertainment and Sports category. The list was announced by the U.S. business magazine on May 27 local time.
Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia” highlights 30 people or teams under the age of 30 who have made a strong impact in different industries across Asia and the Pacific region.
With this recognition, i-dle was named as one of the K pop groups representing the industry this year.
The honor also recognizes the group’s achievements since their debut in 2018, as well as the high expectations for their future activities.
i-dle has released several hit songs over the years, including “Tomboy,” “Latata,” “Nxde,” and “Queencard.” The group is currently meeting fans through their fourth world tour, “Syncopation.”
They are also preparing to release a new album in July and are set to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the biggest music festivals in the United States.