On Friday, September 22, JYP Entertainment unveiled an exciting announcement regarding their latest K-pop girl group, VCHA along with the members profile and age
The group’s name, VCHA, derives from the Korean word “๋น์ถฐ,” which translates to “shine.” Comprising six members, this global project group emerged from the American reality show competition known as A2K (America 2 Korea), a collaborative effort between JYP Entertainment and Republic Records.
VCHA new JYP Entertainment Kpop girl group members profile, age and names list
According to a press release from the agency, “The bandโs name was crafted by Park Jin-young himself, a singer and producer at JYP Entertainment, with the intention of illuminating the world and fans.”
As the show reached its conclusion, revealing the members set to debut, it naturally piqued the curiosity of many internet users. In addition to finalizing the lineup, the members also released a three-track pre-debut single album, “SeVit (NEW LIGHT),” along with a music video for its title track, “Y.O.Universe.” VCHA has already captivated the expectations of the K-pop fandom with their remarkable talents and catchy music, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their official debut and promotions.
About A2Kย
A2K, also known as America 2 Korea, is an American reality survival competition jointly organized by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records, aimed at creating the first American K-pop girl group. The show premiered on July 14 and featured a total of eleven contestants, primarily from the United States and Canada.
With the show concluding on September 21, the six girls who made it to the final round are now on the brink of their debut as the first-ever American K-pop girl group. While the group will operate as a project group for a temporary period, fans are eagerly anticipating their unique and intriguing qualities.
In an interview with Teen Vogue, VCHA members shared that following the show’s finale, they have been training under JYP Entertainment for the past five months, eagerly awaiting the release of the final episode of A2K to officially introduce themselves.
About VCHA Membersย
Lexus Vang, known as Lexi, was born on November 22, 2005, and claimed the top spot on the reality show A2K. The sixteen-year-old idol hails from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA, and currently resides in Illinois. Prior to joining VCHA, she dedicated twelve years to practicing ballet and was also part of the K-pop cover group Prism Kru since 2019.
Securing the second rank on A2K is KG, or Kiera Grace, born on June 17, 2007, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and now residing in Los Angeles. She has a background in musical theater and is proficient in playing the piano, guitar, and drums. KG started her modeling career at the age of four with Ford Models and excels in sports like basketball, football, and skateboarding.
VCHA members Official Birthday Update in order:#CAMILLA – August 10, 2005#LEXI – November 22, 2005#KENDALL – June 1, 2006#SAVANNA – July 26, 2006#KG – June 17, 2007#KAYLEE – November 24, 2009#VCHA #๋น์ถฐ @Official_VCHA pic.twitter.com/nmyeKftir4
— VCHA GLOBAL (@vchaglobal_a2k) September 22, 2023
Camila Ribeaux Valdes, who ranked third on A2K, is a seventeen-year-old K-pop idol born on August 10, 2005, in Canada. Ethnically Cuban, she was born in Barcelona, Spain, and is fluent in three languages: Spanish, French, and English. She looks up to Shakira as her role model and previously achieved third place in the 2016 singing competition, La Voix Junior.
Savanna Kollins, ranking fourth in the A2K reality survival show, is sixteen years old, born on July 26, 2006, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. She has a mixed heritage, with a Venezuelan mother and a Trinbagonian father. Savanna trained in a professional gymnasium for seven years until an injury forced her to quit. Her role model is Michael Jackson.
Coming in at fifth place on VCHA’s debut lineup is Lee Kaylee, the youngest member of the group at twelve years old. She was born on November 24, 2009, in Olympia, Washington, USA, and is fluent in both English and Korean.
Kaylee is known for her rapid learning abilities; she started practicing singing only a week before her A2K auditions.
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