Yuqi of (G)I-DLE: Biography, Profile, Net Worth 2025, Career, And Background

Profile:

Stage Name: Yuqi (우기)

Birth Name: Song Yu Qi (宋雨琦 / 송우기)

Korean Name: Song Woo Gi (송우기)

Birthday: September 23, 1999

Nationality: Chinese

Yuqi is well-known for her responsibilities as the group's face, lead dancer, sub-rapper, and sub-vocalist in (G)I-DLE. Her strength and versatility make her a remarkable performer, and her deep, endearing voice and dynamic stage presence have won her the moniker "Cutie" among fans. She can play the guzheng, a classic Chinese string instrument, and speaks English, Korean, and Chinese well.

Background:

Early Life and Education:

Song Yuqi was born in Beijing, China, on September 23, 1999, and was raised as the only child in a family that was allegedly well off. At first, her parents—who are reportedly well-known in China—were against her pursuing a career in entertainment, preferring that she concentrate on her studies. One of China's most prominent schools, Beijing 101 Middle School, is renowned for its demanding academic program, and Yuqi attended there. She was a young prodigy who performed exceptionally well in school, placing among the best in her class. She was also well-liked, demonstrating her early love of performing while holding the position of president of the street dance club at her school.
During her teenage years, Yuqi's passion for K-pop increased because to performers like HyunA and Super Junior, especially Ryeowook. Her ambition to become a K-pop idol overcame her parents' disapproval, and she went to the 2015 Cube Star World Audition Beijing Station to try out for Cube Entertainment. She started her path to fame by performing G.E.M.'s "Bubble" and CLC's "High Heels," which impressed the judges and earned her a callback.

Trainee Days:

Yuqi faced major linguistic and cultural obstacles when she relocated to South Korea by herself at the age of 16 to work as a trainee for Cube Entertainment in 2016. The change was difficult at first because of her parents' criticism, but they were won over by her talent and perseverance. She became close to future (G)I-DLE members Soyeon, Minnie, Soojin, Shuhua, and Miyeon during her trainee period. With the support of her group members and her own intelligence, Yuqi soon adjusted and became fluent in Korean. Prior to her debut, she also starred in commercial videos, including one for Rising Star Cosmetics.

Career:

Debut with (G)I-DLE:
With the release of their mini-album I Am and the lead single "Latata," Yuqi made their debut with (G)I-DLE under Cube Entertainment on May 2, 2018. She was the group's primary dancer, spokeswoman, sub-rapper, and sub-vocalist, and she was crucial to their success. Originally a sextet, (G)I-DLE gained recognition for their audacious ideas and self-producing skills, with songs like "Hwaa," "Tomboy," and "Nxde" receiving both critical and commercial praise. After Soojin left the group in 2021, it now consists of five members. The group has been hailed as one of the most successful K-pop acts outside of the "big four" labels.
As a songwriter and composer, Yuqi added to the group's discography with the 2020 single "I'm the Trend," which was dedicated to their Neverland fan base. “Lost” (I Burn, 2021), “Polaroid” and “Liar” (I Never Die, 2022), “Reset” and “Dark (X-File)” (I Love, 2022), and “Doll” and “Rollie” (2, 2024) are among the songs she co-wrote and co-composed. She also wrote the Chinese lyrics to songs like "Hwaa" and "Dumdi Dumdi." Her innovative contributions have enabled (G)I-DLE to preserve its distinct sound.

Solo Career:

With the single album A Page, which included the double title hits "Giant" and "Bonnie & Clyde," Yuqi made her solo debut in May 2021. On April 23, 2024, Cube Entertainment formally acknowledged her solo debut with the mini-album Yuq1, which featured the lead track "Freak" and the pre-release single "Could It Be." She won numerous accolades for the album, including Album of the Year at the Asia Pacific Music Awards (APMA) and Best Solo Artist at the Korea Global Music Awards (KGMA) and Golden Disc Awards (GDA). The album was a commercial and critical triumph.
Yuqi released further solo singles in 2024 and 2025, such as "Radio (Dum-Dum)" (March 2025), "One" for the Chinese edition of Transformers One (September 2024), "Bad Liar" for the tvN sitcom Marry My Husband (February 2024), and "FENDI" (April 2025). Her 2024 collaboration on "Fire!" with JVKE and (G)I-DLE further demonstrated her appeal on a global scale.

Variety Shows and Hosting:

Yuqi is a popular television personality due to her charisma and ability to speak multiple languages. Since 2019, she has been a cast member of the Chinese variety show Keep Running, gaining immense popularity in her home country. She hosted KakaoTV’s Learn Way (2020–2021) and appeared on shows like Law of the Jungle in Myanmar (2019), The Gashinas (2019), I’m a Survivor (2020), Stage Boom (2021), and Zero-Sum Game (2022). Her participation in King of Mask Singer (2020) showed her singing prowess, and she contributed to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics theme song “Salute to the Heroes.”

Endorsements and Modeling:

Yuqi has posed for brands like Vivlas, Momenten, Lime Flare, and Ray-Ban, and as part of (G)I-DLE, she sponsored Lens-Me, Akii Classic, and LIPHOP. Her fashion-forward attitude and luxury purchases, including high-end apparel and accessories, have fanned conjecture about her riches.

Contract Renewal:
In 2024, as (G)I-DLE’s contract with Cube Entertainment reached its expiration, rumors lingered about Yuqi potentially signing with a Chinese agency owing to the lucrative market. Nevertheless, she decided to extend her contract, putting her love of music and her relationship with the group first. Leader Soyeon revealed at the 2024 Melon Music Awards that all five members had renewed. Yuqi went on to explain this choice, saying, "If I only cared about making money, I would’ve already left [to China]." Her devotion to her trade is demonstrated by her participation in (G)I-DLE.

2025 Net Worth:

As of 2025, her net worth is projected at roughly $4 million USD - $6 million USD. This sum includes her earnings from solo music, variety show appearances, modeling contracts, and (G)I-DLE's album sales, tours, and sponsorships.
She makes an estimated $1 million a year via endorsements, solo endeavors, and group activities. Yuqi's ability to buy expensive goods and her reported wealthy family background point to financial stability outside of her entertainment income.
With larger earnings in prior years (e.g., $420.2K in 2024, $601.9K in 2023), (G)I-DLE together generated $65.8K in sales in 2025. Yuqi is one of five members, and her fortune is a result of both her individual endeavors and her portion of the group's revenues.

Achievements and Awards:

(G)I-DLE has received various honors as a result of Yuqi's achievements, including:
Rookie Artist of the Year, Golden Disc Award (2018)
Best of Next, Mnet Asian Music Award (2018)
For rookie honors, the 2018 Asia Artist Awards, Gaon Chart Music Awards, Genie Music Awards, and Melon Music Awards
"Hwaa" won ten music show awards in 2021.
Perfect all-around skills for "Nxde" and "Tomboy" (2022)
Her accomplishments on her own include:
KGMA and GDA's Best Solo Artist (2024)
TMC's Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Singer of the Year (2024)
Album of the Year and People's Choice at the APMA (2024)

Personal Life:

Since Yuqi keeps her personal life private, not much is known about it. She has a strong bond with her parents, who now encourage her work, despite being the only child. Rapping, dancing, and eating meat—especially jokbal—are some of her pastimes. She views Victoria of f(x) as a role model and admires LeBron James. Yuqi is pals with Yena from IZ*ONE and shares a dorm room with Minnie from (G)I-DLE. Although she doesn't mention her relationship status, she is looking for someone who is quick-witted, intelligent, charming, and persuasive.