Yuqi Named Tencent Music's 2026 Women of the Year as i-dle Makes Taipei Dome History

Yuqi of i-dle has been named one of Tencent Music's 2026 Women of the Year in Music, with 147 chart entries and four platform awards. Meanwhile, i-dle made history as the first K-pop girl group to headline the Taipei Dome.

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March 9, 2026

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Yuqi does not just survive in two worlds. She commands them. The Chinese-born i-dle member has been named one of Tencent Music Entertainment Group's 2026 Women of the Year in Music, a distinction that cements her standing as the dominant K-pop force in the Greater China market and one of the most complete solo artists in her generation.

The Honor

Tencent Music, the largest music streaming platform in China with over 900 million monthly active users, announced the 2026 Women of the Year in Music on March 7. The class was selected under the theme "Where she is, there is light," recognizing female artists who achieved extraordinary milestones across Tencent platforms throughout 2025. Yuqi was highlighted for her "vitality," with Tencent specifically citing her multifaceted talent as a singer-songwriter who composed and wrote every track on her debut solo single, Motivation.

Yuqi of i-dle, Tencent Music Women of the Year 2026 — Yuqi of i-dle in 'I Want That' MV. Photo: Cube Entertainment

The Numbers Behind the Crown

The data makes the case before any commentary is needed. Yuqi logged 147 entries on the Tencent Music Korean chart across 2025, reaching the Top 20 on 122 of those occasions. Her title track "M.O." from Motivation charted simultaneously in South Korea and China, a crossover achievement most K-pop soloists only reach in one market.

Tencent Music awarded her four additional honors in the ceremony: Artist of the Year, Solo Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for "FREAK," and EP/Single of the Year for Motivation. Both "Radio (Dum-Dum)" and "FREAK" received Gold certifications from the platform. "Radio (Dum-Dum)" alone held a position in the Top 10 for 50 consecutive weeks following its release in March 2024, a longevity record that speaks to genuine listener loyalty rather than a one-week viral spike.

She also performed "Magic Together," the official theme song for the 10th anniversary of Shanghai Disneyland, a commission that reflects her cultural reach beyond the K-pop bubble into mainstream Chinese entertainment.

The Bigger Picture

Yuqi is i-dle's only Chinese member, and her dual fluency in K-pop and C-pop has always made her a unique asset. But 2025 moved that from strategic advantage to documented dominance. Being recognized by Tencent Music is not a symbolic gesture. It is a data-backed verdict from the platform that actually tracks what Chinese audiences are listening to.

For K-pop as an industry, the moment carries weight. Chinese streaming platforms once felt like an uncertain market, particularly post-2017 when geopolitical tensions cooled the Korean Wave in China. Yuqi's Tencent numbers suggest that for artists who speak the language literally and culturally, that window has reopened wider than most realize.

i-dle's March Momentum

The individual honor arrives in the middle of a banner stretch for the group. On March 7, i-dle performed their "2026 World Tour Syncopation" show at the Taipei Dome, making them the first K-pop girl group in history to headline the venue. Every ticket sold out the moment they went on sale.

i-dle performing at the Taipei Dome during the 2026 Syncopation World Tour — i-dle at the Taipei Dome, March 7, 2026. Photo: Cube Entertainment

The Taipei Dome record and the Tencent Music honor both land within the same news cycle, which is not coincidence. It is the byproduct of a group and its members operating at a level where every week produces something worth documenting. The group's North American arena tour continues to expand the i-dle footprint globally, while Yuqi anchors the group's presence in the Chinese market specifically.

She is not just a bridge between two music industries. She is the bridge most working at full capacity right now.

Fans Also Ask

Who is Yuqi from i-dle?

Yuqi, born Song Yuqi (宋雨琦) in Beijing, China, is the Chinese member of the K-pop group i-dle under Cube Entertainment. She is active both as a group member and as a solo artist, with a strong presence in the Chinese music market through hits like Radio (Dum-Dum), FREAK, and her debut solo single Motivation.

What did Yuqi win at Tencent Music in 2026?

Yuqi won five honors from Tencent Music in 2026: Women of the Year in Music, Artist of the Year, Solo Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for FREAK, and EP/Single of the Year for her debut solo single Motivation. Her songs Radio (Dum-Dum) and FREAK also received Gold certifications from Tencent Music.

What is Yuqi's biggest hit in China?

Radio (Dum-Dum), released in March 2024, is Yuqi's longest-running hit in China, maintaining a Top 10 position on the Tencent Music Korean chart for 50 consecutive weeks. Her solo single Motivation and its title track M.O. also charted simultaneously in South Korea and China throughout 2025.

Did i-dle make history at the Taipei Dome?

Yes. On March 7, 2026, i-dle became the first K-pop girl group in history to perform at the Taipei Dome as part of their 2026 World Tour Syncopation. Every ticket sold out immediately after going on sale, marking a major milestone for the group and for K-pop's reach in Taiwan.

What is Tencent Music and why does it matter for K-pop?

Tencent Music Entertainment Group operates China's largest music streaming platform, including QQ Music, Kugou, and Kuwo, with over 900 million monthly active users. Being recognized by Tencent Music is one of the clearest indicators of an artist's commercial impact in Greater China, making it a significant benchmark for K-pop acts expanding into the Chinese market.