As they gear up for the release of their new EP on September 7, (G)I-dle’s lead single has already achieved a significant milestone on a prominent Billboard chart. By simply making an appearance on the chart, the group has etched their name in history.
The fresh single titled “I Do” by (G)I-dle makes its debut on this week’s Pop Airplay chart. This chart ranks the songs that amass the largest listenership on pop radio stations throughout the United States each week. Renowned for its competitiveness, this tally is among Billboard’s most closely-watched rankings. The new single from the group enters at No. 39 out of the 40 available spots, as per information provided by the company.
With the arrival of “I Do,” (G)I-dle now becomes the second K-pop girl group to secure multiple entries on the Pop Airplay chart, marking a historic achievement. They join the ranks of Blackpink in accomplishing this feat.
(G)I-dle initially appeared on the Pop Airplay chart nearly a year ago, in October 2022, when their single “Nxde” reached No. 38 on the list. Although its time on the chart was brief, its inclusion was already deemed impressive and groundbreaking.
In their own right, Blackpink has also achieved a dual presence on the Pop Airplay chart. In 2020, their collaboration with Selena Gomez, the catchy “Ice Cream,” made its mark and eventually climbed to No. 21. It remains one of the highest-charting tracks by a South Korean girl group on the chart. In the following year, Blackpink returned with “Pink Venom,” which peaked at No. 32.
Fronting (G)I-dle’s upcoming EP Heat, “I Do” marks their inaugural full English collection. Clearly targeted at making an impact in the U.S. market in a fresh manner, the lead single’s English rendition might have facilitated its appeal to radio programmers in the competitive realm of pop music. With just a little over a week until the EP’s release, anticipation is building for (G)I-dle’s new venture.
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