Profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim, Member of the Korean Girl Group VVUP from Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - Kimberley Fransa Salim is currently in the spotlight. This Indonesian singer successfully debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group VVUP in 2014 under the agency EgoENT.

Kimberley, known by her stage name Kim, is part of a group with three members from different countries, including Thailand and South Korea. Her career in music has been evident since she was young.

Before joining VVUP, Kimberley had achieved various accomplishments in Indonesia, including success in a renowned talent search competition. Curious about her career journey before debuting in South Korea? Here’s the profile of Kimberley VVUP.

1. Profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim: from Jakarta to the K-Pop Stage

Profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim (credit: Instagram.com/vvup.official/)

Kimberley Fransa Salim is a talented young singer from Indonesia. She was born and raised in Jakarta on June 3, 2006. She has the stage name Kim. Now, she is known as Kim VVUP, a member of the South Korean girl group. Her success in breaking into the South Korean music industry is certainly a pride for Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Kimberley's singing talent has been evident since she was young. She began honing her skills by participating in various talent competitions. Her hard work and dedication paid off with her debut in VVUP.

2. Once Participated in The Voice Kids Indonesia 2017: The Beginning of Kimberley's Career

Profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim (credit: Instagram.com/vvup.official/)

One significant moment in Kimberley's career journey was when she participated in The Voice Kids Indonesia season two in 2017. In this competition, Kimberley showcased her extraordinary vocal ability. At that time, she was directly mentored by coach Bebi Romeo.

Moreover, Kimberley was still quite young at only 11 years old. Despite this, she was able to compete with other participants who were more experienced. She captivated the judges and the audience with her melodious voice. Her performance in The Voice Kids Indonesia marked the beginning of her career in the entertainment world.

In that competition, Kimberley managed to secure third place until the final round. This achievement is proof that Kimberley has great potential to become a singer.

3. Contestant of The Indonesian Next Big Star: Proof of Kimberley's Talent

Profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim (credit: Instagram.com/vvup.official/)

In addition to The Voice Kids Indonesia, Kimberley also participated in The Indonesian Next Big Star in 2022. At this event, she was known to be 16 years old. The Indonesian Next Big Star is a talent search competition that focuses more on singing and dancing abilities. Kimberley proved that she not only has a great voice but also impressive dancing skills.

4. Debut of Girl Group VVUP: Kimberley's Big Step in South Korea

Profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim (credit: Instagram.com/vvup.official/)

After making her mark in Indonesian music, Kimberley finally took a big step by debuting as a member of the South Korean girl group, VVUP. This news was certainly welcomed with enthusiasm by her fans in Indonesia.

VVUP is a girl group formed by EgoENT. The group consists of four members from various countries, including Kimberley, who is the only member from Indonesia. Kimberley's presence in VVUP certainly adds a unique appeal to this group.

Kimberley's debut in VVUP in 2024 completes her career journey in the music industry. Together with VVUP, this girl group released their first debut single titled Looked On. And a pre-debut single Doo Doom Chit.

5. Single Album

Profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim (credit: Instagram.com/vvup.official/)

Before the debut of the girl group VVUP, Kim released a solo single titled Shine in 2019. In addition, the single album Locked On with VVUP showcases Kimberley's increasingly mature vocal abilities. She has also successfully adapted to the different K-Pop music style compared to the music she usually performs in Indonesia.

The successful debut of VVUP with the single album Locked On marks a good start for Kimberley's career in South Korea. VVUP has also performed at several prestigious music events in South Korea such as M Countdown and Music Bank. Additionally, VVUP has appeared at KCON, including KCON Hong Kong 2024 and KCON Japan 2024. Proudly, VVUP has received an award at the 16th Seoul Success Award as Best Rookie Artist.

6. Charming Visuals

Profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim (credit: Instagram.com/vvup.official/)

Kimberley also has charming visuals. Various portraits shared through the official VVUP Instagram account are often flooded with praise from fans when they see Kim's appearance. She is also active in sharing various posts with VVUP members, both dance covers and other interesting content. In 2025, VVUP will also release a special song titled 4 Life.

That is the profile of Kimberley Fransa Salim, a member of VVUP from Indonesia. Follow the latest news about celebrities only at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

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