i-dle's Soyeon collaborates with rapper Odetari on 'DONT DIE,' releasing March 11, with a music video following on March 12.
February/27/2026 19:07
Soyeon of i-dle participates as a feature in American rapper Odetari's new song. Odetari posted on his SNS yesterday (26th, Korean time) a post titled 'DONT DIE 3/11/26 with SOYEON' and released a teaser video for 'DONT DIE.' The video, produced in a characterized format of the two artists, depicts Odetari sending a message to Soyeon with emojis saying 'I will visit Korea soon,' to which Soyeon responds, officially announcing their collaboration. Odetari, who has showcased hip-hop and EDM genres, gained significant popularity on SNS in 2023, and his song 'KEEP UP,' released the following year, ranked on Billboard's 'HOT 100' chart. Soyeon has worked with various musicians outside of i-dle, including featuring in producer R.Tee's 'Damdadi' last year, raising expectations for the synergy they will show with Odetari. i-dle successfully concluded their '2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation] IN SEOUL' performances on the 21st and 22nd of this month. During the concert, they premiered their new song 'Crow,' reaffirming their expanded musical spectrum and solid skills. Additionally, the identity of the composer of i-dle's 'Mono (Feat. skaiwater),' previously shrouded in mystery, was revealed to be Soyeon, exciting the audience. Odetari's 'DONT DIE,' featuring Soyeon, will be released on March 11, with the music video following the next day.
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