K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE’s Song Yuqi has once again demonstrated her strong influence in the Chinese music industry after being named “Women of the Year in Music 2026” by Tencent Music.
The recognition comes as part of Tencent Music’s annual chart event titled “She Shines Wherever She Is,” which highlights female artists who have achieved notable success on the platform and in the Chinese music market over the past year.
According to Tencent Music, Yuqi’s defining keyword for the year was “energy,” reflecting the vibrant image and creative drive she has shown in her solo career. The platform also praised her for demonstrating her talent as a next-generation singer-songwriter after participating in the writing and composition of every track on her first single album Motivation.
The album’s title track, MO, performed impressively, topping the charts in South Korea and also performing well in China.
Yuqi’s influence is also reflected in her chart statistics on the Tencent Music Korean Chart. It logged 147 chart entries and 122 Top 20 appearances, while also winning several year-end honors including Artist of the Year, Solo Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for FREAK, and EP/Single of the Year for Motivation.
His solo songs Radio (Dum-Dum) and FREAK have both received Gold certification on Tencent Music. In particular, Radio (Dum-Dum) has demonstrated remarkable longevity, remaining in the Top 10 of the Korean chart for 50 consecutive weeks since its release in March last year.
Beyond her solo musical activities, Yuqi recently attracted attention after performing the theme song “Magic Together” for Shanghai Disneyland’s 10th anniversary celebration.
Meanwhile, (G)I-DLE continues to expand its global presence. The group, composed of Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua, recently held the concert “2026 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [Syncopation] IN TAIPEI” at the Taipei Dome.
Notably, (G)I-DLE became the first K-pop girl group to perform at the Taipei Dome, and all tickets sold out shortly after sales opened, highlighting the group’s immense popularity among international fans.
Sources: Daum | SBS Entertainment News
