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Chart-Topping Success with New Japanese Album ‘i-dle’
K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE is making significant waves in the Japanese music market, with their latest Japanese album ‘i-dle’ achieving remarkable success. Released on October 3, 2025, the EP marks the group’s first Japanese release in five years and has been met with an enthusiastic response from fans. The album impressively re-entered and secured the number one position on the prestigious Oricon Daily Album Chart for three consecutive days from October 18 to October 20, 2025, underscoring its sustained popularity. This new Japanese album features five tracks, including the title song “Doushiyokkana (Where Do We Go),” the powerful B-side “Aisenakatta Sekai e Eien ni Jaane (Farewell to the World),” and Japanese versions of their global hits “Fate” and “Queencard.”
A Triumphant Return to the Japanese Market
The success of ‘i-dle’ is a testament to the group’s growing influence and a well-executed return to the Japanese scene. The five-year gap since their last release only heightened anticipation, which was further amplified by the ‘2025 (G)I-DLE FIRST JAPAN TOUR’ held earlier in 2025 in Saitama and Kobe. The tour successfully reconnected the members—Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua—with their Japanese fanbase, setting the stage for their album’s triumphant performance on the Oricon chart. This success story mirrors a growing trend of K-pop acts achieving significant milestones in the competitive Japanese music scene, as seen with other top groups topping album and music charts.
Expanding Reach with ‘Beyblade X’ Anime Theme Song
Beyond their chart dominance, (G)I-DLE has expanded their reach through a strategic collaboration with a major anime franchise. Their song “Invincible,” also featured on the new Japanese album, was selected as the opening theme song for the popular anime “Beyblade X.” The new opening debuted on October 24, 2025, with the broadcast of Season 3, Episode 101, on TV Tokyo. Tying up with the “Beyblade” franchise, which first aired in 1999, is a significant move, as “Beyblade X” is the 25th-anniversary installment of the beloved series, demonstrating its enduring legacy and wide appeal.
A Strategic Collaboration for a K-pop Girl Group
This anime theme song collaboration is a brilliant strategic decision by the group and their agency, Cube Entertainment. It introduces (G)I-DLE’s music to a new and diverse audience, leveraging the massive platform of a globally recognized anime. The franchise’s continued relevance was highlighted by a world tournament for “Beyblade X” held at RED°TOKYO TOWER on October 11-12, 2025. By contributing an anime theme song, (G)I-DLE not only diversifies its promotional activities but also solidifies its cultural footprint in Japan, connecting with fans beyond the traditional K-pop sphere. This dual strategy of topping the Oricon chart and landing a major anime tie-in confirms (G)I-DLE’s status as a formidable force in the Japanese market.
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