(G)I-DLE are bringing a softer, nostalgic charm to their upcoming Japanese release.

On September 26, Cube Entertainment unveiled the music video teaser for Doushiyokkana ("What Should I Do"), the title track of their Japanese EP i-dle.

Nostalgic Visual Storytelling

The teaser shows Soyeon stepping off a bus with a suitcase in hand, walking into a quiet village. The vintage tones and gentle imagery create a lyrical, analog mood that highlights a different side of the group.

Just a day earlier, the Japanese version of I Hate Being Sick—a song that became a viral "reverse-hit" in Korea—was pre-released, immediately drawing attention from fans eager for the new project.

Packed with Five Tracks

The new EP will feature five songs in total, including Doushiyokkana, Aisarenakatta Sekai e Eien ni Jaane ("Goodbye Forever to a World I Couldn't Love"), Invisible, and Japanese versions of hits like Queencard and I Hate Being Sick.

Release Date

(G)I-DLE's Japanese EP i-dle is set to drop on October 3 across major music platforms.

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