i-dle won the Grand Prize at the Seoul Music Awards, marking a key moment in their seventh year. The group expressed deep gratitude to fans and performed an encore as the show’s finale. Their win sparked discussion about CUBE entertainment’s industry status and i-dle’s growing influence.
i-dle Celebrates Milestone Victory at Seoul Music Awards
On June 21, the 34th Seoul Music Awards took place at Inspire Arena in Incheon. i-dle won the Grand Prize, marking a major milestone in their career. The members expressed deep gratitude, calling it an honor to receive the same award once given to their idols. They said the moment reminded them to work even harder and thanked fans for always standing by them.
Seoul Music Awards Ceremony Highlights i-dle as a Leading Act
The event featured 19 teams, including i-dle, TXT, ZEROBASEONE, P1Harmony, FIFTY FIFTY, and Hearts2Hearts. Performers such as NCT Doyoung, wave to earth, and ILLIT also joined the lineup. Celebrities like Ong Seong-wu, Park Joo-hyun, and Nam Gyu-ri participated as award presenters. Hosting duties were handled by i-dle’s Miyeon, TXT’s Soobin, and WINNER’s Kang Seungyoon, keeping the night lively and engaging.
i-dle Performance Closes Seoul Music Awards with Emotional Finale
After winning the Grand Prize, i-dle took the stage one final time for an encore. With beaming smiles, they performed “Fate” as the closing act. Their heartfelt energy and joy made the ending feel meaningful and celebratory. The group said the fans’ support helped them reach this moment and promised to return with even better performances.
A New Beginning for i-dle in Their Seventh Year
This year marks the seventh anniversary of i-dle’s debut on May 2, 2018. The group recently dropped the prefix “(G)” and now promotes simply as i-dle, embracing a fresh start. Over the years, they earned love for hits like “DUMDi DUMDi,” “TOMBOY,” “Nxde,” “Queencard,” and “Super Lady.” Their Grand Prize at the Seoul Music Awards reaffirmed their growing influence and solidified their position in the industry.
Fans Debate CUBE’s Status Following i-dle Achievement
Fans on the Korean online community MLBPARK reacted warmly to i-dle’s win. Many celebrated the fact that a girl group from a non-major agency had won the Grand Prize for the first time. Some questioned whether CUBE entertainment could truly be called a small company. Others replied that i-dle is currently CUBE’s only active, profitable idol group, placing CUBE closer to a mid-sized agency. Its long history still grants it a degree of respect in the industry.

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Miyeon, you did great hosting! Your performance was awesome too 💚💚💚 Miyeon is so cool, she’s beautiful, sings well, and even hosts perfectly.