Cooking Noodles & the Meaning of no na: 5 Unique Facts from the Billboard Interview

Kapanlagi.com - no na, the Indonesian girl group, recently gave an interesting interview with Billboard. This interview reveals their career journey since being formed by 88rising.

The group was formed after meeting at the HITC Jakarta 2022 event and officially debuted on May 2, 2025. This interview was also filmed and uploaded to YouTube, providing a deeper insight into their daily lives.

In the video, no na showcases various activities they engage in over 24 hours in Los Angeles. From recording songs in the studio to cooking together, everything is presented warmly.

1. Unique Name of the Group No Na

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One interesting thing that was revealed is the origin of the name No Na. This name comes from the word "nona" which means young woman in Indonesian.

2.  Interview While Cooking Mie Sedaap 

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Instead of sitting formally in the studio, no na was interviewed while cooking Mie Sedaap in a large bowl, creating a very Indonesian atmosphere that makes the setting warm and relaxed

3.  The Process of Naming Became the Biggest Challenge 

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Shaz revealed that among all the early stages, determining the group name was the most difficult. They discussed and debated for days before finally agreeing on 'no na'.

4.  Blending Indonesian Culture into Every Work 

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no na often incorporates elements of batik and songket in their stage costumes, as well as traditional musical instruments in some song arrangements. The video shoot was even recorded in various corners of Jakarta, complete with the iconic block M atmosphere and the snack kue ape.

5. Mission to Bring Indonesia to the World

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In the Q&A session, they emphasized that the main goal of forming no na is to introduce Indonesian talent and cultural diversity to the global stage. The unique character and appearance of each member further reinforce this identity.

6. Worthy of Support

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With a combination of a relaxed 'home kitchen' atmosphere and a strong patriotic spirit, no na successfully showcases a new face of Indonesian pop music on the international stage, from Head In The Clouds LA to the YouTube Billboard screen. Get ready to fall in love!

7. Worthy of Support

With a combination of a relaxed "home kitchen" atmosphere and a strong patriotic spirit, no na has successfully showcased a new face of Indonesian pop music on the international stage—from Head In The Clouds LA to the YouTube Billboard screen. Get ready to fall in love!

8. QNA

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Where is no na from?

No Na (written in all lowercase) is an Indonesian girl group formed and signed by 88rising, consisting of members Christy Gardena, Esther Geraldine, Baila Fauri, and Shazfa Adesya.

Is No Na a K-pop group?

No Na does not have those connections. They are from an American company, they are not based in Korea, and they have not promoted in Korea. Aside from possibly being inspired by K-pop production or training, they have no connections to K-pop.

Who are the members of No Na 88rising?

No na (written in all lowercase) is an Indonesian girl group formed and signed by 88rising, consisting of members Baila Fauri, Christy Gardena, Shazfa Adesya, and Esther Geraldine.

Who is the new girl group under 88rising?

No Na (@nonawav), the latest girl group under @88rising, has officially debuted with their first single along with the music video Shoot. Comprising young Indonesian talents: adesya, and @queenetey, they bring fresh energy and represent Asia on the global stage.

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