i-dle’s Soyeon has caught everyone’s attention with a dramatic hairstyle transformation. On May 19, the group held a press conference at The Great Hall of Josun Palace in Gangnam, Seoul, to celebrate the release of their 8th mini album, "We are."
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| [Soyeon with a blonde pixie cut | Photo courtesy of Soyeon via Instagram] |
This marks the group’s first comeback since renewing their contracts, and the album symbolizes a shift from “I” to “We,” following the narrative that began with their debut EP, "I am." The new title track “Good Thing” was written and composed by Soyeon herself and showcases the group’s signature confident and cool vibe. The song features retro-inspired instrumentals and a witty 8-bit twist in the second verse, adding a stylish edge to the track.
Ahead of the release, Soyeon surprised fans by revealing a striking blonde pixie cut. When asked about her new look, she explained, “People keep asking why I did it, and honestly, I just did. I’ve always liked styling my hair to match the album’s concept, whether it’s chopping it short or going blonde. This time, I felt the song suited this haircut.”
She added, “Of course, I was nervous at first. I’d never had hair this short, and after cutting it, I felt like I had no hair left. But now, I really love it. I’m happy with the result.”
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| [Soyeon with oversized goggles | Photo courtesy of Soyeon via Instagram] |
Soyeon completed her bold transformation at the press event with oversized goggles, amplifying her charismatic stage persona.
i-dle’s 8th mini album, "We are" was officially released at 6 PM KST on May 19 across all major streaming platforms, with the group set to promote “Good Thing” as their lead single.