i-dle’s Wugi returns after 1 year and 1 month with her solo mini album “27,” sharing her 27-year-old story and self-love message.
October/25/2026 15:35
i-dle’s Wugi has returned with the new album “Twenty-Seven” after 1 year and 1 month. On the 8th of this month, Wugi released her 2nd mini album “Twenty-Seven (27).” “Twenty-Seven” vividly portrays Wugi’s inner self, comparing her age, which carries worries behind her bright appearance, to a sunflower, and expressing that no matter where she is or what form she takes, she herself is the protagonist and loves herself. The new album was filled with all self-written songs by Wugi. The title track “Stay” contains the message of moving forward while chasing the light together with precious beings who have spent time together, even if the future is uncertain and there are rules and walls set by the world. In addition, through the included tracks “快乐,” “Chamomile Tea,” “I Like You,” “Feels Right,” and “银河之舞,” one can catch a glimpse of Wugi’s even more expanded musical color. — You have made a comeback as a solo singer after 1 year and 1 month; how do you feel now? Wugi: I have steadily prepared the album until now. I would be happy if it becomes a gift for the fans. I prepared it as a Chinese-language album in order to include the story of my 27-year-old self, so I think it has a special meaning. — In the new album “Twenty-Seven,” you expressed your 27 years of age in various ways, but what message did you want to convey through the theme of your age? Wugi: I wanted to convey the message, “Love yourself no matter what kind of form you are in.” — What kind of song is “Stay”? Please also introduce the reason you decided on “Stay” as the title track and the part you want people to pay the most attention to when listening. Wugi: “Stay” contains the youth story itself of Wugi at 27. I decided on it as the title track with the meaning of “Let’s always run while looking at the sunlight like a sunflower” and “Tomorrow will surely be better,” and I would be happy if people also pay attention to the meaning of the lyrics that move back and forth between Chinese and English. — Following the previous work “Motivation,” you also participated in writing and composing all the songs on this album. I am curious about the part you paid the most attention to while producing songs of various genres. Wugi: I challenged genres I had not shown before. Though clumsy, I wanted to convey my story at 27, so I put a lot of effort into the lyrics. I would be happy if you would look at the lyrics of all six songs at least once. — The music video for the pre-released included track “I Like You” also drew a lot of attention, but was there a special reason for releasing this song first? Wugi: I thought it was the song that connected best with the album’s theme. It is a song I personally really like, so I pre-released it because I wanted NEVERLAND (the fan name) to hear it first. — Finally, please say a word to the fans who were waiting for your solo album. Wugi: I put my honest story at 27 into it, so please love it a lot! Thank you always!
Related Articles
Miyeon of i-dle revealed her special connection with Japanese actor Sato Takeru. Their relationship began through a music video and led to a fan meeting invitation, and now to a variety show appearance in Korea. The two enjoyed a spicy food challenge together, drawing attention.
i-dle’s Minnie will release the digital EP “i love you to the moon and back” on October 23. The title is an English idiom meaning boundless love. Although she has released songs with Thai lyrics before, this is her first EP made entirely of Thai-language songs. Minnie debuted with i-dle in 2018 and later made her solo debut with the mini album “HER” in January last year. She also starred in the Thai remake of the film “50 First Dates” last September.
The 2027 drama "Cheongdam International High School: Royal Camp" is a high-teen psychological thriller set at Royal Camp, a special camp for students aiming to transfer to the elite Cheongdam International High School. It follows fierce competition, desire, secrets, and power struggles among the students. Hong Ye-ji, i-dle's Miyeon, former CIX member Hyunsuk, and Kim Min-gi star as Moon Ji-won, Cha Se-mi, Seo I-jun, and Seo Dong-hwa, respectively.
Miu Miu held its 2027 spring/summer collection fashion show in Paris on Sunday, October 4. Guests from around the world attended, including ambassadors Momo of TWICE, HARVEY of XG, Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and Minnie of i-dle, as well as Joey King, Alexa Chung, and Becky Armstrong.
i-dle’s Woogi expressed her current self at age 27 and a new beginning through music. CUBE Entertainment released the music video for the title track “Stay” from her 2nd mini album “27.” The song carries a message of moving forward together despite uncertainty, while the album’s earlier track “I Like You” focused on self-love.
At the Marie Claire Asia Star Awards held on the afternoon of the 7th at Paradise Hotel Busan in Haeundae District, Busan, Han Hyo-joo, Moon Ga-young, Ko A-sung, Kim Min-ha, Kim Shin-rok, former Weki Meki member Kim Do-yeon, Jeong So-yeon, Fan Bingbing, Putri Marino, and the cast and director of the film Happy and Fun Days, including i-dle's Shuhua, Chen Xuan, Kent Tsai, and director Loan Phong Yi, attended.
At the 31st Busan International Film Festival in Busan’s Haeundae district, a stage greeting was held for the film “Happy and Joyful Days,” attended by i-dle’s Shuhua, Chen Xuan, Kent Tsai, and director Luo An-feng. The film centers on two sisters with very different personalities, and Shuhua stars in her first screen role.
On the afternoon of the 6th, the red carpet event for the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival was held around the Cinema Center in Haeundae District, Busan. Attendees included i-dle’s Shuhua, Park Ji-hyun, former Weki Meki member Kim Do-yeon, Lee Sung-bin, Noh Jeong-ui, Kim Hye-ja, Fan Bingbing, Shim Eun-woo, Kim Da-hyun, Yang Ja-kyung, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kim A-young, and Kim Shin-rok. The text also notes a glamorous lineup from Michieda Shunsuke to Hyun Bin and Erika Sawajiri, and mentions Michieda’s appearance and a mysterious background song that became a topic of conversation.
After finishing Fashion Week, i-dle’s Minnie arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 6th.
At the red carpet event for the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, held on the afternoon of the 6th in the Cinema Center area of Haeundae District, Busan, Hyun Bin, Naniwa Danshi’s Michieda Shunsuke, Erika Sawajiri, Foori Nanase, Aju Makita, director Hirokazu Kore-eda, Shim Eun-kyung, Jo In-sung, Ryu Seung-ryong, Yoo Jae-myung, Sol Kyung-gu, Kim Min-ha, former Weki Meki member Kim Do-yeon, i-dle’s Shuhua, and Ong Seong-wu attended. Related articles noted Michieda’s return to Korea and his excitement at the red carpet, as well as Kim Min-ha and Shim Eun-kyung attending the press conference for the festival’s opening film.
