(G)I-DLE - 'LATATA' (Debut Review)

Whats up guys, long time no see!

So an new girl idol group has just debuted from CUBE Entertainment, on May 2nd 2018. The group is called (G)I-DLE and consists of;

• Jeon Soyeon - Stage Name: Soyeon (Leader, Main Rapper, Face of Group)
• Cho Miyeon - Stage Name: Miyeon (Main Vocalist)
• Minnie Nicha Yontararak - Stage Name: Minnie (Lead Vocalist)
• Seo Soojin - Stage Name: Soojin (Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist)
• Song Yu Qi - Stage Name: Yuqi (Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer)
• Yeh Shuhua - Stage Name: Shuhua (Vocalist, Visual, Maknae)

If you didn't know, (G)I-DLE stands for "Girl Idol", however Soyeon explained in the 1theK Lets Dance video, "the 'I' stands for individual and "DLE" is the plural of I. It means 6 people with unique personalities are united". Miyeon goes on to say "The title track 'LATATA' is a Moombahton* trap song, focusing on strong and powerful performances".

*Moombahton is a fusion genre between house and reggaeton.

It has been highly anticipated for Soyeon's return to the Kpop scene ever since her appearance on the first season of Produce 101 (placing 20th overall) and then her powerful appearance on Unpretty Rapstar 3 (placing 3rd overall). Since her solo debut she released 2 songs, Jelly and Idle Song, both of which she showcases her singing and rapping skills.

The group as a whole has proved to show some popularity, even before their official debut. The group had posted several dance cover medleys (performed in Hongdae, South Korea), one of which including songs by CL, BTS and 4Minute. This shows off the group's impressive dance ability and also giving the crowd a taste of what they can do and what we can look forward to prior their debut.

NOTE: The following images are taken from the Dingo YouTube channel

(G)I-DLE's debut stage was performed at MCOUNTDOWN and there, the girls showed off their captivating choreography and alluring stage presence. As well as this, the costumes were designed perfectly for each member and showed off their individual personalities.

Personally I can't wait for more tracks from the group and I'm excited for what they have in store for the future!

SOURCES:
(G)I-DLE - LATATA MV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4RIhcY7V3c

(G)I-DLE Public Dance Cover (Hongdae)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUK4X97Fzzc

(G)I-DLE Debut Stage at MCOUNTDOWN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZRmP-l3Nz0

(G)I-DLE 1theK Lets Dance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnhlyf4I_vo