"Mono" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group I-dle featuring British rapper and record producer Skaiwater. It was released by Cube Entertainment on January 27, 2026. Initially a standalone single, the song was later included on I-dle's ninth Korean extended play We Made.
Background and release
On January 20, 2026, with the release of a concept video, it was announced that I-dle would be releasing a digital single titled "Mono" on January 27, featuring British rapper and record producer Skaiwater.[2] Concept photos were released on January 22 and 23.[3][4] On January 26, the music video teaser for the song was released.[5] The song was released alongside its music video on January 27.[6]
Composition
"Mono" was written and composed by Icebluerabbit and Shannon Bae, and arranged by Daily and Likey, with Skaiwater participating in the lyrics, and Daily, Kameron Glasper and Likey participating in the composition.[7] Icebluerabbit was later revealed during I-dle's Syncopation World Tour to be a pseudonym used by member Soyeon.[8] The song is described as a "minimalist song with an I-dle-like color", featuring an addictive melody and attractive lyrics.[6]
↑ファン・ミヒョン（2026年1月20日）아이들, 27일 전격 컴백...영국 래퍼 스카이워터 피처링[ I-DLEが27日にサプライズカムバック、イギリス人ラッパーのSkaiwaterをフィーチャー] （韓国語）。News1。2026年1月20日にオリジナルからアーカイブ。2026年1月20日にNaver経由で取得。
↑パク・ソジン（2026年1月22日）아이들, 디싱 'Mono' 콘셉트 포토 공개...각 개성이 모인 하나의 하모니[ I-DLE、デジタルシングル「Mono」のコンセプト写真を公開…個性の調和]（韓国語）。毎日経済新聞。2026年1月24日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。 2026年1月24日取得– Naver経由。
↑チョン・ヒョジン（2026年1月23日）。아이들, 과감한 클로즈업...극강 대비 'Mono' 콘셉트 사진[アイドル、大胆なクローズアップ…「Mono」コンセプト写真の極端なコントラスト]（韓国語）。東亜日報。2026年1月24日にオリジナルからアーカイブ。 2026年1月24日にNaver経由で取得 。
1 2パク・セヨン（2026年1月27日）。'컴백' 아이들 "본질에 집중...우리만 할 수 있는 스타일" [ 일문일답 ][「カムバック」I-DLE：「本質に集中…私たちにしかできないスタイル」[Q&A] ]（韓国語）。イルガンスポーツ。2026年1月27日のオリジナルからアーカイブ。2026年1月27日にNaver経由で取得。
