Idles, 8th Debut Anniversary Reflections: "We'll work even harder for 80 more years... Stay with Neverland for a long time"

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The group Idles (i-dle) expressed gratitude to fans on the occasion of their 8th debut anniversary.

On the 2nd, Cube Entertainment released a message celebrating Idles' 8th debut anniversary via the group's official SNS channels (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua).

Idles stated, "Time feels like it passes so quickly. We think the reason the past eight years have been filled with happy memories is all thanks to Neverland," and added, "We are so happy to be with our members, and we will work even harder for 80 more years."

Idles made their debut in the music industry on May 2, 2018, with the mini album 'I am'. Since then, they have built a unique musical world by achieving mega hits with every release, including the debut song 'LATATA', a self-composed track by leader Soyeon, as well as 'TOMBOY', 'Nxde', and 'Queencard'.

Last year, marking their 7th debut anniversary, they opened a new second chapter as 'We'. After rebranding the group name to Idles, their 8th mini album 'We are' sold over 1.06 million copies in its first week, achieving four consecutive million-seller records. The digital single 'Mono' (Feat. skaiwater), released this year, achieved remarkable results by winning three music show awards. Currently, the group is in the final stages of preparation for their comeback in July.

Regarding the comeback, Idles said, "We think you might see a version of Idles that is not so different from what many of you have in mind. We are curious about how you will feel," and added, "While trying new styles, we will still include the Idles that fans love. We plan to show more mature music, so please look forward to it."

Furthermore, regarding the driving force behind their consistent activities over eight years, they explained, "All members continue to love music, and the strong belief and trust among us have made the team even stronger. We are proud of Idles growing continuously."

Idles are also actively expanding their presence on the global stage. Last year, they successfully completed their first Japanese arena tour 'Ai-dle' following the release of their Japanese EP 'i-dle', and this year they are connecting with fans worldwide through their fourth world tour, '2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR 'Syncopation''. On July 31 (local time), they will take the stage at 'Lollapalooza' held at Grant Park in Chicago, USA, adding to the festival's excitement.

Idles conveyed their feelings to fans: "Dear beloved Neverland. Thanks to your unchanging love and care for us over these eight years, we have been able to do well so far. Let's stay together for a long time, far beyond this time. We will try hard to make that happen. We love you!"

Idles will hold a live broadcast to commemorate their 8th debut anniversary via their official YouTube channel at 5 p.m. on the 2nd.

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