i-dle’s ‘Tomboy’ Music Video Surpasses 400 Million YouTube Views

i-dle’s music video for ‘Tomboy’ has surpassed 400 million views on YouTube, adding another major streaming milestone to one of the group’s defining releases. The video crossed the mark on August 7 at approximately 5:16 p.m. KST, more than four years after its original arrival.

Released on March 14, 2022, ‘Tomboy’ quickly became a centerpiece of i-dle’s catalog. Its unapologetic concept, punchy rock-influenced sound, and memorable visual identity helped turn the song into a lasting favorite long after its first promotional cycle.

A third 400-million-view video

With the new total, ‘Tomboy’ is now i-dle’s third music video to exceed 400 million views. It follows ‘Queencard’ and ‘Nxde’, placing the track alongside two other releases that have reached a vast global audience on the platform.

The accomplishment gives fresh perspective to the long life of a music video in the streaming era. Initial chart performance and promotional appearances can define a release’s first weeks, but view counts that continue climbing over several years show how often listeners return to a song and introduce it to new audiences.

For i-dle, ‘Tomboy’ remains closely associated with a period of creative momentum. The track presented a direct, self-assured attitude and a sound that stood apart from more conventional pop arrangements, while its video matched that confidence with bold styling and sharply defined scenes.

The music video’s longevity is especially notable because it has continued to travel across different viewing habits. Fans revisit landmark releases after concerts, anniversaries, new album cycles, and viral performance clips renew attention around a group’s earlier work. That circulation allows a defining song to be experienced by listeners who were not present for its original release.

Why the milestone still matters

Passing 400 million views is not simply a numerical marker. It reflects the way a video can remain part of everyday fan listening, playlist discovery, dance coverage, and broader K-pop conversation years after release. The steady accumulation of views also underscores the international reach of the group’s music.

‘Tomboy’ arrived in 2022, meaning it took just over four years, four months, and 23 days to reach this point. That timeline highlights sustained interest rather than a short-lived surge, especially for a video released before the group’s more recent activities.

The result also strengthens the connection between i-dle’s biggest visual releases. ‘Queencard,’ ‘Nxde,’ and ‘Tomboy’ each carry distinct concepts, yet all three have developed into major reference points within the group’s discography. Their shared milestone shows the breadth of material that listeners continue to revisit.

Reaching this threshold also gives the group another durable record of its visual storytelling. A music video can serve as the first point of contact for a casual viewer, but it also becomes an archive of an artist’s changing sound and presentation. ‘Tomboy’ has retained that function while continuing to add views year after year.

A catalog built for repeat viewing

Music video numbers are only one measure of an artist’s impact, but they offer a visible record of a song’s continuing circulation. In ‘Tomboy,’ the combination of a recognizable refrain, performance-focused visuals, and a clearly drawn point of view has given viewers reasons to return well beyond its release window.

As the count moves beyond 400 million, the video joins a select tier within i-dle’s catalog while preserving the identity that made it stand out in the first place. The milestone is a reminder that a strong release can keep finding its audience over time—and that ‘Tomboy’ remains one of the group’s most enduring music videos. Its continued momentum gives this chapter of the group’s career a visible place in the evolving story of global K-pop viewership.