Song Review: YUQI ((G)I-DLE) Release New Single "Could It Be"

YUQI (우기) - Could It Be 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

Yuqi is a Chinese singer-songwriter under Cube Entertainment and a member of the girl group (G)I-DLE. Yuqi made her debut as a member of (G)I-DLE on May 2, 2018 with the group's debut mini album "I Am" and as a solo artist she debuted on May 13, 2021 with her first digital single "A Page" and the song "Giant" as the single's title track. Today on April 5, 2024 Yuqi released a new song "Could It Be" as a pre-release for her upcoming first mini album "Yuq1" which is scheduled to be released on April 23, 2024. For some unknown reason though, her upcoming mini album will be considered as her official solo debut from now on. The mini album will contain seven tracks and the physical release on a CD will come out in three versions: two standard photobook versions: Rabbit and Star, and one Special version. This mini album is the follow-up to Yuqi's first English digital single "A Page". 

Track List 

1. FREAK
2. My Way 
3. Drink It Up (Ft. ​pH-1)
4. Red Rover
5. On Clap (Ft. Lexie Liu)
6. Everytime (Ft. MINNIE)
7. Could It Be 

Review 

The dreamy music video transports viewers into Yuqi's magical world as she blissfully wonders if this feeling could be something more. Yuqi exudes joy and confidence throughout, challenging notions of conformity in K-pop with her unique artistry and characteristic husky voice. Featuring full English lyrics, like both of her previous solo releases, the song delivers a dreamy sensation with its 1970s analog sound. "Could It Be" captures the comforting feeling of waking from a pleasant dream, full of brightness and positivity.