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Yuqi
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Yuqi

Song Yuqi (宋雨琦), known by her stage name Yuqi (우기), is a Chinese singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer in i-dle. Born September 23, 1999, in Beijing, she auditioned for CUBE Entertainment in 2015 after watching Kim Soo-hyun in My Love from the Star inspired her to learn Korean with her mother.

Yuqi holds the main dancer, sub-vocalist, and sub-rapper positions in i-dle, bringing a distinctive husky vocal tone that sets her apart. Her Chinese variety profile expanded through Keep Running (Season 7 onwards), while her hosting skills earned comparisons to Yoo Jae-seok for her quick wit and fluent Korean (TOPIK Level 5). She hosted KakaoTV Learn Way (2020-2021) and appeared on Knowing Bros, Running Man, and Law of the Jungle in Myanmar.

As a solo artist, Yuqi debuted in May 2021 with single album A Page featuring Giant and Bonnie & Clyde. Her first Korean EP YUQ1 dropped in April 2024 with lead single Freak, followed by single album Motivation in September 2025 with lead single M.O. Her songwriting credits span i-dle discography, including tracks on I Burn, I Never Die, I Love, and I Feel.

Beyond music, Yuqi made her acting debut in Netflix Celebrity (2023) as Zhang Wei. Her brand work includes ambassadorships with Fendi (2024), Tory Burch (2024), Adidas (2024), and Anessa. She collaborated with Alan Walker and JVKE on Fire! (2023) and appeared on Street Woman Fighter 2 with bandmate Miyeon.

2 articles4 creditsDebut: May 2, 2018Chinese

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Discography

2026
MonoSingle
2025
MotivationEP
2024
YUQ1Mini Album

Brand Partnerships

2026
Tencent Music Women of the YearCampaign

Fans Also Ask

Where is Yuqi from?
Yuqi (Song Yuqi, 宋雨琦) was born on September 23, 1999, in Beijing, China. She is the only Chinese member of (G)I-DLE and trained at CUBE Entertainment before debuting with the group in May 2018.
When did Yuqi debut as a solo artist?
Yuqi made her solo debut on April 23, 2024 with the mini album YUQ1 under CUBE Entertainment. The release came six years after her group debut with (G)I-DLE in 2018.
What variety shows has Yuqi appeared on?
Yuqi has been a cast member of the Chinese variety show Keep Running since 2019, one of the highest-rated shows in China. She also hosted the KakaoTV reality program Learn Way from 2020 to 2021 alongside Korean celebrities.
What instruments does Yuqi play?
Yuqi plays the guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with a history spanning more than 2,500 years. She studied it during her upbringing in Beijing before moving to South Korea to train with CUBE Entertainment.
What is Yuqi's most recent solo release?
Yuqi released the digital single Radio (Dum-Dum) on March 17, 2025. The medium-tempo boom bap track compares a broken heart to a radio signal and followed her 2024 solo debut mini album YUQ1.

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