Working in the Ginseng Country, Here Are 6 K-Pop Idols from Southeast Asia - Some Are from Indonesia!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Vierda Safyra

South Korea is known for its highly advanced entertainment industry. This industry attracts a lot of attention from both domestic and international audiences. Over time, the popularity of the Korean entertainment industry has become increasingly recognized. Producing talented human resources is one of its attractions.

Many talented groups from South Korea have achieved success on the international stage. Of course, before their debut, trainees undergo regular and rigorous training to ensure they are worthy of becoming idols. Capturing global attention, the K-Pop industry opens opportunities for foreigners, including those from Southeast Asia.

By holding recruitment auditions in several Southeast Asian countries, many of them have 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 the K-Pop Idols from Southeast Asia are? 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. Before her debut, YG Entertainment has been promoting a new girl group called BABY MONSTER. Pharita is known for her stunning vocals in the cover of the song WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY by Demi Lovato.Â

At such a young age, even before her debut, Pharita has already caught the attention of netizens from abroad. She went viral, being referred to as 'crazy rich Thailand' due to her old video featuring her family's very luxurious home in Thailand, resembling a castle. It is known that she has been working as a model in Thailand since she was a child and decided to audition for a girl group in 2020.Â

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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 mba Dita? She is the first female K-Pop idol from Indonesia. Along with other members of Secret Number, she has been invited to various music events in South Korea and even abroad, especially in Indonesia.Â

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

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3. Zayyan XODIAC (Indonesia)

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Muhammad Rafiki Fahri Zayyan alias Zayyan was born on February 23, 2000, in Banten. Before debuting, 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.Â

Despite failing, he did not give up and chose to audition for the agency that now supports him and the 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.

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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 family that loves music, so she has had a hobby of playing the piano and singing since she was a child. After auditioning for Cube Entertainment in Thailand, she passed thanks to the support of her mother, who believed that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Debuting with the members of (G)I-DLE, they achieved success through a difficult process with their unique and interesting 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 still young. Before her debut, she was part of a K-Pop dance cover club in Australia called AEMINA and participated in the Big Hit Global Audition.

Under the auspices of ADOR and HYBE Label, Hanni debuted as a member of the girl group NewJeans. Just after their debut, the group's name has skyrocketed internationally. The songs, dances, and performances of NewJeans are heavily focused on youth trends. Therefore, many of their fans follow NewJeans' style. The trendsetter for youth fashion these days is NewJeans.

6. Lisa BLACKPINK (Thailand)

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Lalisa Manobal also known as Lisa was born on March 27, 1997, in Buriram, Thailand. Since childhood, she has had an interest in dancing, and she took dance classes in Thailand. She 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 music, and she eventually decided to audition for YG Entertainment and debuted as a member of BLACKPINK. Since their debut, the group has gained a lot of attention for their very stable vocals and dance. Over time, their works have become increasingly recognized and have set many international records.

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