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Yuqi ((G)I-DLE ((여)아이들)) — Vocalist

Yuqi (우기) · Vocalist of (G)I-DLE · Real name: 宋雨琦 (Song Yuqi) · MBTI: ENFP · Born September 23, 1999 in Beijing, China · The group's charismatic variety queen and emotional powerhouse vocalist.

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Wildly energetic, comedically gifted, and deeply emotional when singing, Yuqi is the member who can make the group burst out laughing and then silence a room with a single note. Her authenticity is her greatest charm.

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Real Name

宋雨琦 (Song Yuqi)

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Position

Vocalist

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Birthday

September 23, 1999 (age 26)

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Nationality

Chinese

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Height

163cm

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MBTI

ENFP

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Fan Nickname

"Ugi, Yuqi-ya, Little Panda, Hamster"

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Instagram

@yuqi_official_

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

GamingCooking Chinese foodVariety showsDancing

⭐ Favorites

food: Beijing duckcolor: Redseason: Autumn

🎤 Solo Activities

Solo album "YUQ1" (2023)Chinese variety show appearancesFan meetings in ChinaSolo world tour dates in Asia

🤝 Close Group Members

SoyeonShuhuaMiyeonMinnie

🌟 Celebrity Friends

Various Chinese K-pop idolsCUBE Entertainment artists

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

From Beijing; her parents are proud of her international career. She speaks openly about the emotional weight of being away from home.

Closest family member: Mother and father

⏮ Before Debut

Trained in Beijing before relocating to CUBE Entertainment in Seoul. Competed in Chinese singing competitions. Moved to Korea as a teenager to pursue K-pop, leaving behind her family.

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Why Fans Love Yuqi

Yuqi is a full-spectrum entertainer — the member who is just as captivating on a variety show as on a concert stage. Her emotional honesty and comedic timing make every piece of content she appears in worth watching.

  • ·Her vocal delivery carries genuine emotion — listeners feel her personal story in every note
  • ·Variety show natural: has appeared on multiple Chinese and Korean shows and always delivers memorable moments
  • ·Solo debut "YUQ1" revealed an artistic side beyond the group, earning wide critical praise
  • ·Her bond with maknae Shuhua is one of K-pop's most cherished friendships
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Words That Moved Fans

Yuqi communicates in three languages and speaks from the heart in all of them.

  • ·"I left China when I was 15. Every time I go back, I feel like I missed so much. But I gained so much too."
  • ·"Music is the only language I never had to learn."
  • ·"I don't want to be remembered as just the funny one. I want people to feel my songs."
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Yuqi's Memes & Iconic Moments

Yuqi's energy and spontaneity have made her one of K-pop's most entertaining personalities online.

  • ·Her "hamster cheeks" — fans adore her natural chubby-cheeked grin and have dedicated entire fan accounts to it
  • ·Going viral for her chaotic energy on a Korean variety show where she ate five different meals in one sitting
  • ·The legendary birthday vlive where she accidentally revealed she'd been playing games instead of sleeping
  • ·Her live performance of "Last Dance" reducing herself and the audience to tears
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Fun Facts About Yuqi

Yuqi's life story is as fascinating as her performances.

  • ·She is the most prominent Chinese female soloist to have debuted through a Korean idol group in the 4th gen
  • ·Her solo album "YUQ1" debuted high on Chinese and Korean charts simultaneously
  • ·She is fluent in Mandarin, Korean, and English
  • ·Known among the members for being the best cook — specialises in authentic Beijing-style dishes
  • ·Her solo showcase in 2023 sold out within minutes in multiple Asian cities
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Yuqi as Your Bias

Choosing Yuqi means you're signing up for laughter, tears, and the full human experience.

  • ·Her solo music rewards listeners looking for emotional depth beneath a bright exterior
  • ·Chinese-language content reveals a more relaxed, fully expressive Yuqi
  • ·Fan meetings are described as joyful chaos — the best kind

Tips

  • 💡Start with her solo track "Giant" from "YUQ1" to hear her full emotional range
  • 💡Watch any episode of a Korean variety show she appears on — her timing is flawless
  • 💡Her Weibo account for Chinese-language content offers a more private, personal Yuqi

Last updated: March 30, 2026