Working in the Land of Gingseng, Here are 6 K-Pop Idols from Southeast Asia - Some are from Indonesia!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Vierda Safyra

South Korea is famous for its highly advanced entertainment industry. This industry has attracted a lot of attention both domestically and internationally. Over time, the popularity of the Korean entertainment industry has continued to grow. Producing talented human resources is one of its attractions.

There are many talented groups from South Korea who have achieved success internationally. Of course, before their debut, trainees are trained regularly and rigorously to become worthy idols. Attracting global attention, the K-Pop industry opens opportunities for foreigners, including those from Southeast Asia.

By holding auditions in several Southeast Asian countries, many of them have passed and succeeded in becoming K-Pop Idols. They have proven that they are also full of talent and charisma that is not limited to South Korean standards. Curious about who are the K-Pop Idols from Southeast Asia? Let's find out below!

1. Pharita BABY MONSTER (Thailand)

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Nong Prae Pharita Chaikong alias Pharita was born on August 26, 2005 in Thailand. Even before her debut, YG Entertainment has been promoting a new girl group called BABY MONSTER. Pharita is known for her stunning vocals in her cover of Demi Lovato's song WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY.

At a very young age, even before her debut, Pharita has caught the attention of international netizens. She went viral and was referred to as the 'crazy rich Thailand' due to her old videos showcasing her family's luxurious house in Thailand, which looks like a castle. It is known that she has been working as a model in Thailand since she was young and decided to audition for a girl group in 2020.

2. Dita SECRET NUMBER (Indonesia)

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Anak Agung Ayu Puspa Aditya Karang alias Dita was born on December 25, 1996 in Yogyakarta. Who doesn't know about Dita? She is the first female K-Pop Idol from Indonesia. Along with other Secret Number members, she has been invited to various music events in South Korea and even abroad, especially in Indonesia. 

Starting from her love for Korean songs, she honed her dancing and singing skills in New York and even joined the famous dance community in South Korea, 1MILLION Dance Studio. Now she has debuted as a member of Secret Number and proven her talent and creativity.

3. Zayyan XODIAC (Indonesia)

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Muhammad Rafiki Fahri Zayyan alias Zayyan was born on February 23, 2000 in Banten. Before his debut, he already had talent and interest in singing and dancing. He participated in several vocal auditions in Indonesia such as RISING STAR and INDONESIAN IDOL but failed. 

Despite the failures, he didn't give up and chose to audition for the agency that now represents him and other XODIAC members. At the beginning of his debut, he was still not fluent in Korean. Thanks to the help of the other members, he is now fluent like a native Korean.

4. Minnie (G)I-DLE ( Thailand)

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Nicha Yontararak alias Minnie was born on October 23, 1997 in Bangkok, Thailand. She was born into a music-loving family, so she has had a hobby of playing the piano and singing since she was young. Following an audition for Cube Entertainment in Thailand, she passed with the support of her mother who believed that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Debuting together with the members of (G)I-DLE, through a challenging process, they have achieved success with their unique and captivating songs. Recently, Minnie's name has become more well-known due to her stunning appearance in the music videos for Queencard and Allergy.

5. Hanni NEWJEANS (Vietnam)

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Hanni Pham alias Hanni was born on October 6, 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. Both of her parents are originally from Vietnam, but migrated to Australia when she was young. Before her debut, she joined the K-Pop dance cover club AEMINA in Australia and participated in the Big Hit Global Audition.

Under the management of ADOR and HYBE Label, Hanni debuted as a member of the girl group NewJeans. Just after their debut, their group name has already gained international recognition. The songs, dances, and performances of NewJeans are centered around youth trends. As a result, many of their fans follow the fashion style of NewJeans. NewJeans is currently leading the fashion trend for young people.

6. Lisa BLACKPINK (Thailand)

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Lalisa Manobal also known as Lisa was born on March 27, 1997 in Buriram, Thailand. Since she was young, she has had an interest in the world of dance, taking dance classes in Thailand. She has participated in several dance competitions and joined the dance crew Wa Zaa Cool. 

Big Bang and 2NE1 were Lisa's motivation to pursue a career in entertainment. She eventually decided to audition for YG Entertainment and debuted as a member of BLACKPINK. Since their debut, the group has attracted a lot of attention for their stable vocals and dance skills. Over time, their work has become more recognized and has achieved many international records.

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