"BABYMONSTER's little sister" announced the second member, qualified to replace Lisa?

After many days of waiting, the second member of the junior group BABYMONSTER has finally been revealed, a Thai trainee. She is expected to replace Lisa .

On June 16, YG Entertainment officially announced Chanya, the second member of the upcoming 4-member gir.l group, dubbed the "junior" of BABYMONSTER and BLACKPINK .

Chanya: The 14-year-old talented "puzzle piece" from the Land of the Golden Temple

In her first introductory video, Chanya showed off her impressive vocal ability through a cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "The Grudge." Her powerful voice, smooth English skills, and confident yet simple demeanor, appropriate for her age, helped her quickly score points with the audience.

Many commenters also noticed that Chanya's appearance and face are similar to BABYMONSTER member Pharita , who is also from Thailand. This also makes fans think of YG's "formula" for success.

According to information from the management company, Chanya was born on November 25, 2010, is 1m68 tall and stands out for her ability to speak 3 languages: Thai, English, Korean. In terms of personality, she belongs to the introverted group, described as a "quietly confident, strong and decisive" person. Chanya has been a trainee at YG for 2 years and 8 months and will specialize in taking on the role of main vocalist of the group.

Chanya’s appearance also strengthens the special connection between YG and the Thai market. She is the fourth artist from the Land of the Golden Temples chosen by the “big guy”, after famous names such as Lisa, Chiquita and Pharita. This once again affirms the global vision of the company’s leaders and their belief in the potential of Thai trainees in the Kpop industry.

Joy and concern: Mixed public opinion surrounding debut age

However, the announcement of the second member of the sister group BABYMONSTER created two opposing public opinions. Many fans expressed excitement and eagerness at YG's new moves, especially the continued exploitation of the potential of Thai idols - which has been proven to be a great success through Lisa's image and global influence.

However, the wave of protests quickly spread, especially focusing on Chanya's age. YG's decision to debut an idol under 15 has raised deep concerns about mental maturity, the terrible pressure of the Kpop entertainment environment, and the necessary protection for underage artists.

The debate about the age at which Kpop idols debut is not new, however, many cases of young idols having psychological and health problems due to pressure have caused public concern. The fact that YG, a large company with a lot of experience, still chose to debut a mino.r member like Chanya has made many people question the company's artist protection policy, as well as business ethics in the entertainment industry.

Criticism of "copying the formula": Is BLACKPINK's shadow too obvious?

In addition to the age issue, YG was also criticized by a part of the audience for building the new group following a model too similar to BLACKPINK - from the members' nationalities to their personal images.

Before Chanya, the "big guy" announced the first member, Evelli , born in the same year as Chanya and from Australia. This easily makes the public think of the similarity with BLACKPINK when Rosé was also born in Australia and Lisa is Thai.

Having an Australian member and a Thai member in the 4-member lineup has made many people think that YG is trying to "copy the old success formula" of BLACKPINK instead of creating a group with a completely new and unique color.

This reaction shows the audience's desire for creativity and innovation from a "big guy" like YG. And this will also be a big challenge for the new gir.l group in shaping their own identity and escaping the huge shadow of their seniors.

However, it cannot be denied that YG’s strategy of revealin.g members one by one, which is a familiar method, is effective in attracting public attention. The first two names – Evelli and Chanya – have been enough to make social networks boil, proving the heat of YG’s new gir.l group even though it has not officially debuted. The third and fourth members are expected to be revealed in the second half of this year.

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