Cooking Noodles & the Meaning of the Name 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 the song recording process in the studio to cooking together, everything is presented warmly.

1. Unique No Na Group Name

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One interesting thing revealed is the origin of the No Na group name. 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 ambiance warm and relaxed

3. The Process of Naming Becomes 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. Incorporating Indonesian Culture into Every Work

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no na often incorporates batik and songket elements into 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 snacks like kue ape and the iconic Block M atmosphere.

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 affirm 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 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!

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 does No Na come from?

No Na (written in all lowercase) is an Indonesian girl group formed and contracted 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 that connection. They come 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 connection to K-pop.

Who are the members of No Na 88rising?

No Na (written in all lowercase) is an Indonesian girl group formed and contracted 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 newest girl group under the banner of @88rising, has officially debuted with their first single along with the music video Shoot. Composed of young Indonesian talents: adesya, and @queenetey, they bring fresh energy and represent Asia on the global stage.

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