Gen1es
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Background information | |
Origin | Bangkok, Thailand |
Years active | 2024–present |
Labels | Ryce Entertainment |
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Gen1es (Chinese: 精灵少女; pinyin: jīng líng shào nǚ; lit. 'Elf Girls') is a girl group based in Thailand under Ryce Entertainment.[1] They were formed through the 2024 reality show Chuang Asia: Thailand on WeTV. The group consists of nine members: Qiao Yiyu, Ruan, Pailiu, Yean, Elyn, Wang Ke, Xueyao, Didi and Emma.[2] They debuted on August 22, 2024, with the single "Hourglass",[3] and will be active for three years.[4]
History
[edit]Pre-debut: Chuang Asia: Thailand and "Lucky Bell"
[edit]In July 2023, Tencent announced Chuang Asia: Thailand, the first international entry to the Chuang franchise originally based in China, which will take place in Thailand. The show brought together seventy female trainees to form a nine-member girl group. It aired from February 3, 2024, to April 6, 2024. During the final episode, the group was formed and performed the song "Lucky Bell".[5] "Lucky Bell" was later released as the group's pre-debut single on April 26.[6]
Prior to Chuang Asia: Thailand, Xueyao competed on Chuang 2020 (2020), the third season of the Chuang franchise. Ruan and Wang Ke also competed on the South Korean idol reality shows Girls Planet 999 (2021) and Produce 48 (2018) respectively.[7] Qiao Yiyu gained some recognition in China for competing in the reality shows Great Dance Crew (2022) and Youth π Plan (2023). Pailiu is a Thai-Vietnamese model under Miss Grand Thailand and was the fifth runner-up in the 2023 pageant.[8] Yean debuted as a soloist in 2020 under Khaosan Entertainment, and Elyn was a child actress who appeared in the Malaysian drama Geng UPSR (2015–2016).
2024–present: Debut with Hourglass
[edit]Preparation for the group's debut with their first extended play (EP) began in May 2024.[9] Their debut single, "Hourglass", was released on August 22,[3] preceding the release of their first EP of the same name on September 6.[10] The EP will have its physical release in 2025.[11]
Members
[edit]- Qiao Yiyu (乔一魚)
- Ruan (池間琉杏)
- Pailiu (กมลวลัย ประชารัตนกุล)
- Yean (ปพิชญา เอกสุภรณ์)
- Elyn (梁愉苓)
- Wang Ke (王珂)
- Xueyao (曾雪瑤)
- Didi (欧阳娣娣)
- Emma (朱奕萌)
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]Title | Details |
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Hourglass |
Track listing
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Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"Lucky Bell" | 2024 | Hourglass |
"Hourglass" |
Filmography
[edit]Reality shows
[edit]Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2024 | Chuang Asia: Thailand | Reality show that determined the members of Gen1es | [5] |
The Truth 2 | Ruan, Pailiu, Yean and Elyn absent | [12] | |
Super Nova Games 5 | Contestants | [13] |
Web shows
[edit]Year | Title | Ref. |
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2024 | Gen1es' Journey | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ Lim, Ruey Yan (October 2, 2023). "Singer Jackson Wang is lead mentor for female idol survival show Chuang Asia". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ ใยรัก ชุติอังกูร (April 7, 2024). "แสดงความยินดี! 9 สมาชิก Gen1es ว่าที่เกิร์ลกรุ๊ปน้องใหม่จาก CHUANG ASIA THAILAND" [Congratulation! Nine members of Gen1es, the new girl group from Chuang Asia: Thailand.]. thestandard.co (in Thai). Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ a b @Gen1esOfficial (August 16, 2024). "Gen1es 1st EP《Hourglass》" (Tweet). Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b [Gen1es' Journey] EP.1 - Welcome to new dorm! (Video). April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "CHUANG ASIA Grand Debut Night กำเนิดวง Gen1es ค่ำคืนเปลี่ยนชีวิต 9 เด็กฝึกเป็นไอดอล" [Chuang Asia Grand Debut Night, the birth of the group Gen1es, a life-changing night for 9 trainees to become idols]. Sanook.com (in Thai). April 7, 2024. Archived from the original on April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ Gen1es - 'LUCKY BELL'【PRE-DEBUT SONG】 (Video). April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Puah, Zi-wei (January 16, 2024). "Meet the contestants of 'Chuang Asia Thailand'". NME. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "พามาส่อง "ไผ่หลิว รองอันดับ 5th MissGrandThailand2023" เด็กฝึกไทย ในรายการ CHUANG ASIA THAILAND" [Take a look at "Pailiu, 5th runner-up, Miss Grand Thailand 2023", a Thai trainee in the program Chuang Asia: Thailand.]. TrueID (in Thai). January 5, 2024. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ @Gen1esOfficial (May 7, 2024). "Gen1es' MAY 2024 schedule 🧚🏻♀️✨" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @Gen1esOfficial (September 6, 2024). "Gen1es <Hourglass> EP is now available worldwide" (Tweet). Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @Gen1esOfficial (December 14, 2024). "The first EP — Hourglass EP BOX Pre-sales will open soon" (Tweet). Retrieved December 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @Gen1esOfficial (May 30, 2024). "Catch us on #theTruthS2" (Tweet). Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @Gen1esOfficial (August 8, 2024). "Gen1es has officially joined Super Nova Games 5. ⚽️🤸♀️⛳️" (Tweet). Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Twitter.