(G)I-DLE's Yuqi Delights Fans with Special Clip for Chinese Version of 'Is This Bad?' on Her Birthday
Yuqi (YUQI), a member of the popular K-pop group (G)I-DLE, has gifted her fans with a special treat to celebrate her birthday.
Cube Entertainment announced on September 23rd at 12 PM KST that a special clip for the Chinese version of 'Is This Bad?' (Chinese title: '还痛吗' - Hái Tòng Ma), a B-side track from Yuqi's first single album 'Motivation,' was released on (G)I-DLE's official social media channels. The release of this video on September 23rd, Yuqi's birthday, added an extra layer of meaning.
The released clip features Yuqi on stage, holding a microphone with a complex expression, as seen in the music video for 'Is This Bad?' She captivates viewers by conveying her mixed emotions, gazing distantly into space or intently at the camera.
The 'Is This Bad?' music video previously revealed Yuqi discovering the truth behind her lover's departure through a letter left in the waiting room, leading to their reunion as artist and audience. The special clip complements this narrative by showcasing Yuqi performing '还痛吗' (Hái Tòng Ma) on stage, completing the story.
'还痛吗' (Hái Tòng Ma) is the Chinese rendition of 'Is This Bad?', capturing the raw emotions of facing separation. This rock-genre track features heartfelt lyrics and a warm guitar melody. While the Korean version delicately portrays the sorrow of parting, the Chinese lyrics express the painful love more directly, delivering a profound impact.
The music video for 'Is This Bad?' achieved significant success, topping charts on major Chinese music platforms like QQ Music shortly after its release. Furthermore, the released single claimed the number one spot on Tencent Music's Korean chart, demonstrating the immense interest from her local fanbase. Yuqi's single 'Motivation' also achieved remarkable success as a solo artist, surpassing 410,000 initial album sales and ranking first on the Hanteo Chart for the third week of September.
Yuqi released her single 'Motivation' on September 16th, topping music charts both domestically and internationally. She has also been meeting with her global fans through a comeback-commemorating pop-up event titled 'YUQI 1st Single [Motivation] POP-UP,' starting in Seoul.
Yuqi is a prominent member of (G)I-DLE, known for her powerful dance and vocal performances. She commands significant popularity not only in Korea but also in her native China. Her solo endeavors have consistently garnered attention, further solidifying her status as a versatile artist. The success of her debut solo single 'Motivation' underscores her growing influence as a solo performer.