Have you heard of them already? The home to nations’ girl groups’ JYP Entertainment is ready to debut its new girl group, VCHA. The name of this six-member girl group derives from the Korean word for shine, as the group aims to light up their way to stardom. Let’s learn more about VCHA, the newest K-pop girl group in town.
From America to Korea: Meet VCHA
On Friday, September 22, JYP Entertainment unveiled their debuting girl group, VCHA. The group was formed from a global project, A2K (America to Korea), that JYPE and Republic Records collaboratively organized. This survival show featured eleven contestants from the USA and Canada fighting to debut and format the first American K-pop girl group.
- After tough competition, the final lineup for the group was decided, including six members: Lexi, KG Crown, Camila, Savanna, Kaylee, and Kendall. Right after winning the show, the six girls released their pre-debut single album SeVit (NEW LIGHT), with its title track Y.O.Universe. Let’s find out more about the members of VCHA.
Who are the members of the K-pop girl group VCHA?
The latest project group of JYPE is already creating a sensation among the netizens as the first American K-pop girl group. Moreover, fans are excited to see the group showcase their impressive talent and skillset following their official debut; let’s find out more about the members!
1. Lexi
Lexi Vang, born on November 22, 2005, is the first member of VCHA. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA, and currently resides in Illinois. This 16-year-old holds an impressive career history, with twelve years of Ballet experience. Additionally, she was previously a member of the K-pop cover group Prism Kru.
🌌VCHA Pre-Debut Single “SeVit (NEW LIGHT)”
Lexi
“Y.O.Universe” M/V🪐https://t.co/8JWt5GoIZv
Release on Sep 22nd 0AM ET#VCHA #SeVit #NEWLIGHT #YOUniverse#A2K #America2Korea pic.twitter.com/I9L6OX4xP0
— VCHA (@Official_VCHA) September 22, 2023
2. KG Crown
The second member of VCHA is Keira Grace, better known as KG Crown. The 15-year-old K-pop idol was born on June 17, 2007, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Afterward, she shifted to LA and received training in musical theater. KG Crown can play piano, guitar, drums, and sports like basketball, football, and skateboarding.
🌌VCHA Pre-Debut Single “SeVit (NEW LIGHT)”
KG
“Y.O.Universe” M/V🪐https://t.co/8JWt5GoIZv
Release on Sep 22nd 0AM ET#VCHA #SeVit #NEWLIGHT #YOUniverse#A2K #America2Korea pic.twitter.com/mSryWLbsbE
— VCHA (@Official_VCHA) September 22, 2023
3. Camila
The third winner of A2K is Camila Ribeaux Valdes, born in Barcelona, Spain on August 10, 2005, and raised in Canada. This 17-year-old Idol is fluent in Spanish, French, and English and won third place at the 2016 La Vois Junior.
🌌VCHA Pre-Debut Single “SeVit (NEW LIGHT)”
Camila
“Y.O.Universe” M/V🪐https://t.co/8JWt5GoIZv
Release on Sep 22nd 0AM ET#VCHA #SeVit #NEWLIGHT #YOUniverse#A2K #America2Korea pic.twitter.com/2OzCDHykaH
— VCHA (@Official_VCHA) September 22, 2023
4. Savanna
Savanna Kollins is 16 years old, born on July 26, 2006, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Her mother is Venezuelan, and her dad is Trinbagonian. Savanna has seven years of experience as a professional gymnast, but she had to quit it after suffering an injury.
🌌VCHA Pre-Debut Single “SeVit (NEW LIGHT)”
Savanna
“Y.O.Universe” M/V🪐https://t.co/8JWt5GoIZv
Release on Sep 22nd 0AM ET#VCHA #SeVit #NEWLIGHT #YOUniverse#A2K #America2Korea pic.twitter.com/MmLVptqXmI
— VCHA (@Official_VCHA) September 22, 2023
5. Kaylee
Lee Kaylee is the fifth winner of A2K and the beloved maknae of the girl group. The 12-year-old Korean-American K-pop Idol was born November 24, 2009, in Olympia, Washington, USA. Kaylee is particularly a speedy learner as she picked up singing a week before the audition and learned her performance just three days before.
🌌VCHA Pre-Debut Single “SeVit (NEW LIGHT)”
Kaylee
“Y.O.Universe” M/V🪐https://t.co/8JWt5GoIZv
Release on Sep 22nd 0AM ET#VCHA #SeVit #NEWLIGHT #YOUniverse#A2K #America2Korea pic.twitter.com/xyLQJ9pKuI
— VCHA (@Official_VCHA) September 22, 2023
6. Kendall
The last member of VCHA is 16-year-old Vietnamese-American Kendall Ebeling, born on June 1, 2006. She was born and raised in Texas, USA, and has five years of ballet experience. Kendall also dribbled into theater, Jazz, and lyrical before joining and completing the K-pop girl group.
🌌VCHA Pre-Debut Single “SeVit (NEW LIGHT)”
Kendall
“Y.O.Universe” M/V🪐https://t.co/8JWt5GoIZv
Release on Sep 22nd 0AM ET#VCHA #SeVit #NEWLIGHT #YOUniverse#A2K #America2Korea pic.twitter.com/rL2b0Y0k2t
— VCHA (@Official_VCHA) September 22, 2023
When will the K-pop girl group VCHA debut?
The young girl group released their pre-debut album SeVit (NEW LIGHT) last September 22, 2023. The album includes three tracks: title track Y.O.Universe, Go Getter, and Known Me Like That. These catchy singles are already raising anticipation among their fans, but JYPE is yet to announce the official debut date.
Comeback/debut schedule for artists from major agencies from September to December (자료: 각 사, 삼성증권/230905 pic.twitter.com/gziGtWpzaz
— 오락님 (@atouchbase) September 5, 2023
- A report from Samsung Securities suggests that VCHA will release its debut album between the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. This also matches the debut pattern of JYPE, who previously launched their Japanese girl group NiziU five months after their pre-debut schedule.
JYPE becomes the first agency with five active girl groups
With the pre-debut releases of VCHA and their stages at Music Bank and M Countdown, JYP Entertainment became the first K-pop agency to have five active girl groups. This furthers the legacy of the agency that housed the nation’s idol groups Wonder Girls and Miss A.
JYPE is now the first company to have 5 active girlgroups at once😵💫
– TWICE (2015-)
– ITZY (2019-)
– NiziU (2020-)
– NMIXX (2022-)
– VCHA (2023-) pic.twitter.com/BJy2tN8qra— 🦋JeanXx // NA🦋 (@twice_mixx) September 23, 2023
- The current girl groups of JYPE include TWICE (debuted in 2015), ITZY (2019), NiziU (2020), NMIXX (2022), and lastly VCHA (2023/2024). This establishes a new feather into the cap of the entertainment label and raises fans’ anticipation for the girl group’s debut.
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