YG Entertainment Unveils Chanya: Thai Trainee Set to Debut
YG Entertainment has introduced Chanya, a 14-year-old Thai trainee, as the newest member of its forthcoming girl group. The announcement has quickly ignited discussion across online forums, signaling the continued global interest in K-pop’s expanding reach.
Online Buzz
Following the unveiling, a popular forum post titled “YG’s next girl group has another Thai member…” went viral. It quickly amassed over 35,000 views within hours. The post highlighted YG‘s strategy of replicating previous successes, specifically referencing BLACKPINK‘s Lisa, a Thai artist who achieved international stardom.
‘YG NEXT MONSTER’ SECOND MEMBER CHANYA pic.twitter.com/e3kSmpyucD
— NEXTMONSTER PICS (@MONSTERSPICS) June 15, 2025
“It looks like YG has picked another Thai member for their next girl group. After tasting sweet success with Lisa, it seems they can’t let go of that country… Her proportions and face look pretty similar to Pharita’s.”
— Viral Pann post
Chanya‘s Profile and Fan Reactions
Chanya, who has been training at YG for two years and eight months, is listed as a vocalist and is fluent in Thai, English, and Korean. Despite her youth, fans and media outlets are already calling her the “New Lisa,” due to her nationality and perceived early potential.
YG Thai line 🇹🇭
Lisa (1997)
Pharita (2005)
Chiquita (2009)
Chanya (2010)#BLACKPINK #LISA #BABYMONSTER #PHARITA #CHANYA #NEXTMONSTER #CHANYA @ygent_official pic.twitter.com/RVLj9lOwZY— EVELLI (@EVELLI43) June 15, 2025
PREDEBUT ‘YG NEXT MONSTER’ CHANYA. pic.twitter.com/OSHSEjhRYr
— NEXTMONSTER PICS (@MONSTERSPICS) June 15, 2025
While international fans are excited about another Thai member debuting, some have also expressed concerns about Chanya’s age. However, in South Korea, the focus seems to be more on her nationality and YG’s strategy for international growth. Globally, the K-pop industry saw a 20% increase in revenue last year, demonstrating its significant financial impact (Statista, 2024).
