Cube Entertainment group (G)I-DLE's Yuqi is gaining attention on global music charts and media. Yuqi's first single, "Motivation," released on the 16th, is receiving significant interest from major overseas media and music charts.

Forbes, a U.S. business magazine, stated, "Yuqi is clearly showing a more confident attitude than ever," explaining that the title track "M.O" is inspired by 90s boom bap hip-hop and reflects Yuqi's confidence, autonomy, and fearless nature.

The UK music magazine Clash said, "The question 'What is your motivation?' led Yuqi on a journey of many thoughts and ideas," evaluating that through this work, Yuqi aimed to reveal her toughness and confidence, showing a different side of herself. They also added that she demonstrated her capabilities as a singer-songwriter with confident and honest lyrics.

The Italian magazine Panorama reported, "Yuqi has always pursued authenticity, and this solo activity is both the accumulation and inevitability of Yuqi's steady and remarkable trajectory." Highlighting her value as a creator alongside her self-composed songs, they emphasized, "Yuqi is more than just a vocalist; she is the subject who pioneers her own career."

Global interest in Yuqi's first single "Motivation" is also confirmed by numbers. "Motivation" ranked first on the daily digital album bestseller charts on China's largest music platforms QQ Music and Kugou Music immediately after release, and it earned Gold certification on QQ Music shortly after release. The title track "M.O." topped the real-time chart on the domestic music site Bugs, and the music video ranked number one on YouTube as the "most viewed video in 24 hours."

The pop-up event celebrating Yuqi's "Motivation," titled "YUQI 1st Single [Motivation] POP-UP," will open sequentially in seven Asian cities starting on the 19th. This pop-up will strengthen communication with fans and serve as an opportunity to further promote Yuqi's musical journey.

Through this single, Yuqi is establishing her unique musical identity and further solidifying her position as a global artist. Achievements in various countries' media and charts serve as important indicators proving Yuqi's musical capabilities and potential as a creator.

Cube Entertainment is enhancing the status of group (G)I-DLE through Yuqi's active activities and plans to expand fan engagement through various future projects and performances. Yuqi's "Motivation" is becoming a symbolic work that shows not only musical achievements but also her growth and transformation.

These achievements are evaluated as the result of Cube Entertainment's strategic support and Yuqi's relentless efforts. Yuqi's musical journey is expected to continue attracting much attention in the future.