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YUQ1 is the debut solo mini album from i-dle's Yuqi.
On the 2nd of April, 2024, the Could It Be Intro Film: By Myself released.
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On the 3rd of April, 2024, the Could It Be M/V teaser was released.
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On the 5th of April, 2024, the Could It Be M/V was released.
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On the 8th of April, 2024, the YUQ1 Concept Trailer was released.
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On the 14th of April, 2024, the YUQ1 Audio Snippet Video was released.
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On the 16th of April, 2024, the Invitation From the Rabbit video was released.
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On the 18th of April, 2024, the Freak M/V Teaser 1 was released.
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On the 21st of April, 2024, the Freak M/V Teaser 2 was released.
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On the 23rd of April, 2024, the Freak M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of the mini album YUQ1.
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On the 29th of April, 2024, the Freak Choreography Practice Video was released.
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On the 30th of April, 2024, the Red Rover Live Clip was released.
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On the 3rd of May, 2024, the On Clap (Feat. Lexi Liu) Special Performance Video was released.
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On the 8th of May, 2024, the Everytime (With Minnie) Special Clip was released.
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Yuqi co-wrote and co-composed on the tracks Freak, My Way, Drink It Up and Everytime.
Yuqi co-wrote on the lyrics for On Clap.
YUQ1 peaked at No.2 on the Circle Albums Chart and No.42 on the Oricon Albums Chart.
Circle Sales = 701,598+
Oricon Sales = 1,389+
Total Sales = 702,987+
*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*
The M/V for Freak has so far gained 33,537,040 million views, with the views continuing to increase on a daily basis.
YUQ1 was released in 3 versions: Rabbit, Star and Special.
Rabbit version is set out in a slipcase and comes with the Cd, 3 photobook booklets, lyric book, random mini poster, standing doll, bookmark, random ID photocard and 2 random photocards.
Pre-orders also came with a random poster.
Star version is set out in a slipcase and comes with the Cd, 3 photobook booklets, lyric book, random mini poster, standing doll, bookmark, random ID photocard and 2 random photocards.
Pre-orders also came with a random poster.
Special version is set out in a box case like a suitcase and comes with the Cd, photobook, lyric book, guitar magnet, random guitar peak and 2 random photocards.
Pre-orders also came with a random poster.
Track List:
FREAK
My Way
Drink It Up (Feat. pH-1)
Red Rover
On Clap (Feat, Lexie Liu)
Everytime (Feat. Minnie)
Could It Be
I have the Star version of the album and I love the layout. I also love the 3 mini photobooks, The concept and styling for all 3 are stunning. I also love that the lyric booklet has the chords for you to be able to play one of the songs yourself.
The album itself is amazing and the perfect debut album for her, it really stands out. I loved it that much that it was my No.6 album on my Top 20 K-pop Albums of 2024. Each track is different and shows off a different side of Yuqi.
I think FREAK was the perfect title track for this album. I love the melody, it definitely gets my foot tapping and me dancing. I always sing along whenever I listen to this song and I'm sure many people can relate to this song as we all have a little freak inside of us. I would say I'm far from normal and I embrace it.
FREAK
I love the melody for My Way and I love how Yuqi's voice really fits with the melody. Yuqi is known for her deeper vocal tones, but this song allows her to showcase and show that she can hit higher notes.
My Way
I absolutely love Drink It Up (Feat. pH-1). I was in love with this song from my first listen, I love the melody, the vocals and the rap. I would love more songs with Yuqi and pH-1 together, their vocal tones work so well together. I have to say though that my favourite parts are the chorus as well as a familiar melody in the song.
Drink It Up (Feat. pH-1)
Red Rover is definitely my favourite song on this album, I had it on repeat so many times. I love the melody and I love the change up between the singing and little raps in the verses. My only issue with this song is that it's way too short. I'm always singing along to this song.
Red Rover
I can't help but think that On Clap (Feat. Lexie Liu) is the most random track on this album. For me the best way to describe this song is that it's Yuqi's version of i-dle's trach My Bag.
On Clap (Feat. Lexie Liu)
I absolutely love Everytime (Feat. Minnie). The melody and the vocals in this song are stunning. No matter how many times I listen to this song, it brings all emotions to the surface, it's breathtaking. This song is definitely perfect for Yuqi and Minnie, it was definitely made for them to collab on.
Everytime
Whenever I heat Could It Be it takes me right back to seeing them in London in 2023. I love the melody and yuqi's vocals. Not all songs can take you back right into the moment, the feelings you felt when seeing it live. But this song is definitely one of those songs.
Could It Be
I'd say I was being bias for loving Yuqi's debut mini album because she's my i-dle bias, but I've loved all her music. I love how she experiments with her sound to show who she is, and I can't wait to see what she will bring when she releases her next solo album.
Were you a fan of YUQ1?
Do you have a physical copy?
Which version(s) did you get?
What were your thoughts on FREAK as the title track?
Do you have a favourite track from the album?
Let me know in the comments below.
See you soon!
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さようなら
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再见
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