K-Pop Idols From Thailand, Yes It's More than Just Nickhun!

KMazing – Nowadays, Korean Wave has already conquered the world, the fans of K-Pop not only exist in Asia but already penetrated into Europe and South America. So, do not be surprised if the Korean entertainment industry is growing every day from day to day. So for people outside of Korea who want to become Idol of Kpop get bigger chances. Major agencies such as SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment often hold their auditions outside of South Korea such as Japan, China, Thailand, and the USA. Well, this time we will discuss the row of Kpop Idol who is coming from Thailand. Enjoy!

5. Nickhun of 2PM

This 2PM member has the real name of Nickhun Buck Horvejkul. Although born in California, United States, he lives in Thailand and his mother is a Thai. Although he already is a successful Idol Kpop in Korea, he did not forget about his country of origin, the prove? Nickhun accepted his role as the tourism ambassador of Thailand which is a huge title. In fact, Nickhun is the first Thai to pave the way for other Thai originated idols to make their debut in Korea as Kpop Idol.

4. Ten of NCT

In 2013, Ten of NCT who has real name Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul is competing in SM Global Audition in Thailand. He also passed the hard training process and eventually debut with NCT and incorporated in subgroup NCT U.

3. Sorn of CLC

The CLC member whose real name is Chonnasorn Sajakul started her career by following a talent search event called ‘Kpop Star Hunt’. Shee also managed to win the talent search competition the was contracted by Cube Entertainment to become a Kpop Idol.

2. BamBam of GOT7

BamBam’s real name is Kunpimook Bhuwakul. Originally BamBam was just a cover dancer who finally passed JYP Entertainment’s audition. Then he debuted with GOT in 2014 ago. BamBam is under the same agency as Nickhun which is JYP Entertainment.

1. Lisa of BlackPink

The girl with the real name Lalisa Manoban was born on March 27, 1997 in Thailand. Just like BamBam, Lisa was originally just a cover dancer who eventually contracted by YG Entertainment to become a Kpop Idol. Shee debuted with BLACKPINK in 2016, as the rapper and main dancer.