As K-POP continues to establish itself as a truly global culture beyond nationality and language, the faces standing on its stages are becoming increasingly diverse. With multinational groups emerging one after another and expanding the landscape of K-POP, “localization” has become one of the industry’s defining keywords.
Now, a new group is ready to open the next chapter of that evolution. Eris, a girl group composed entirely of Thai members from the land of magnificent palaces, beautiful temples, and vast natural scenery, Thailand, is preparing to debut in the second half of this year. In addition to showcasing the performance skills expected of a K-POP girl group, the members are also preparing band stages where they personally play instruments, promising a fresh and unique charm.
The group name “Eris” was inspired by Iris, the goddess of the rainbow in Greek mythology. Just as a rainbow connects the sky and the earth, Eris hopes to become a bridge connecting Korea and Thailand.
We met the five girls — Tra, Lina, Pui, Rita, and Idea — who came to Korea carrying their individual dreams, to hear about their present as trainees preparing for debut and the future they envision for themselves.
Expressing their ambition to actively promote in both Korea and Thailand, the five members of Eris shined brightly throughout the photoshoot. Anticipation is growing for the unique colors they will bring to both countries.
Q. Please introduce yourselves.
Pui: I’m Pui of Eris. I’m 16 years old, and I’m working hard every day with the members to debut as a K-POP idol. I always do my best so we can become a perfect team.
Rita: I’m Rita, 14 years old, from Eris. In the team, I’m the sub-vocalist, and in the band, I play the drums.
Lina: I’m Lina, 15 years old, from Eris. I’m the main vocalist in the group and the second guitarist in the band.
Idea: I’m Idea, the youngest member of Eris. I’m 13 years old. I take on an all-rounder role in the team and play the keyboard in the band.
Tra: I’m Tra of Eris. I’m 16 years old, and I’m the main vocalist of the team. In the band, I play first guitar.
Q. How did today’s photoshoot feel?
Pui, Rita, Lina: We were really excited and happy during today’s photoshoot. It was fascinating and fun to shoot in a new place with different makeup styles and various concepts. It made us even more excited for our future activities. If given the opportunity, we would love to do more photoshoots in the future.
Idea, Tra: At first, we were worried and felt awkward because we didn’t know what poses to do. But the staff kindly showed us pose references and helped us, so we gradually became more comfortable. We were surprised that the shoot ended faster than expected, and we had a really enjoyable time.
Q. What have you been up to lately?
Eris: We are dedicating ourselves to practice every day in preparation for our debut. We are doing our best not only in singing, dancing, and rap practice, but also in practicing our respective instruments — bass, drums, guitar, and keyboard. Since we are preparing for our Korean debut, we are also spending a lot of time studying Korean and working hard to build even better teamwork together.
Q. What inspired you to dream of becoming idols?
Pui, Rita, Idea: We’ve loved singing and dancing since we were young. Watching senior idols on TV and social media giving happiness and energy to people through their performances looked so amazing and inspiring to us. We wanted to become artists who could deliver that same positive energy to others, which is why we started training.
Lina: I’ve loved dancing since I was little. Watching BLACKPINK’s performances made me think, “I want to stand on a stage like that someday,” and that became the decisive moment for me.
Tra: I simply loved music itself, so I naturally began enjoying singing and dancing. After experiencing a Korean training camp, there was a time when I briefly returned to an ordinary daily life, but I never gave up on my dream and continued practicing consistently. Then one day, while supporting a friend at a dance competition, I unexpectedly received a casting offer from a company representative. That unexpected moment became the beginning of the journey toward my dream.
Q. How did you join the team?
Pui: I auditioned in Thailand, received the acceptance notice, and came to Korea to train. Since I prepared so much for it, I was incredibly happy and excited when I heard the news that I had passed.
Rita: I passed the first audition in Thailand and the second audition in Korea. After that, I was given the opportunity to become part of the team. I was truly grateful and happy.
Lina: I came to Korea at the age of 12 because I wanted to achieve my dream and auditioned here. I joined the team after being cast by my current company.
Idea: I came to Korea at the age of 10 to pursue my dream of becoming an idol. I auditioned for my current company and got cast. I think it was an incredible blessing.
Tra: I auditioned because I wanted to become an idol. I finally passed after my third attempt at my current company. The CEO highly appreciated my persistence and hard work over the years.
Q. What are the group’s strengths and unique qualities?
Pui, Rita, Lina: One of our biggest strengths is that each member has her own different charm and talent. Even though we all have different colors, we create great synergy and teamwork together and continue growing as one team.
Idea, Tra: Since all the members are Thai, we have great chemistry and can show Thailand’s bright and energetic charm. At the same time, because we received professional training in Korea, we are also equipped with polished K-POP-style performances.
Q. What do you think makes you stand out?
Pui: I want to think of our fans like friends and family. Even off stage, I want to become a warm-hearted idol who always greets people first and communicates with a smile.
Rita: I think my voice is very unique. I believe having a voice that’s different from others is a memorable charm. My sincere passion for performing and my constant effort to improve are also my personal strengths.
Lina, Idea: In everyday life, all the members are really bright and cheerful. On stage, we show charisma and strong energy, but off stage, we have friendly and natural personalities that create a charming contrast.
Tra: I genuinely enjoy performing on stage. I always try to naturally express the happiness I feel while performing.
Q. What kinds of concepts or genres would you like to try?
Pui: I want to try cute and bright concepts that feel fresh and uncommon. I’d also like to challenge calm and comforting genres.
Rita: I want to try concepts and styles shown by senior artists like MEOVV, IVE, ILLIT, UNCHILD, and BABYMONSTER while showing various sides of our performances.
Lina, Idea: I like hip-hop and girl crush-style music, so I’d love to try those genres and concepts.
Tra: There are so many things I want to try. (Laughs) Personally, I like hip-hop and performance-heavy concepts. I definitely want to do performance-centered genres where I can express strong energy on stage.
Q. What are you working hardest on in preparation for debut?
Pui: I’m working hard to prepare many things necessary for debut. Thinking about my family, friends, and members helps me not give up. Sometimes I feel pressure and get exhausted, but I regain strength by thinking about the people waiting for me. I hope the day comes soon when I can make many people happy through music.
Rita: I’m practicing vocals, dance, and drums while also working hard to improve my stage presence. I want to become an all-rounder artist who can confidently perform on stage and communicate with the audience.
Lina: I’m improving my skills by practicing dance, rap, and guitar. I’m also studying Korean hard and trying my best in every aspect.
Idea, Tra: We continuously practice dancing, singing, and the instruments we each play in the band, such as keyboard and guitar. We are also studying Korean diligently.
Q. What stages or programs would you most like to appear on?
Pui: Someday, I want to perform on a major broadcast stage like Mnet. Of course, I believe every stage is valuable regardless of its size.
Rita: I’d love to appear on variety shows like Knowing Bros, and it’s also my dream to perform on major stages around the world. One of my biggest goals is to meet fans from many different countries through performances.
Lina, Tra: We definitely want to stand on the stage of MAMA (MAMA Awards).
Idea: I want to perform at MAMA (MAMA Awards) and on Mnet and KBS programs.
Q. Do you have any role models or meaningful songs?
Pui: I really admire Belle from KISS OF LIFE. She sings incredibly well, and I also think her bright and playful personality is wonderful, so she’s my role model. I also deeply respect Natty and Lisa, who succeeded in Korea as Thai artists. They gave me great courage and hope.
Rita: Since I was young, my mother and I have been fans of BLACKPINK and TWICE. The memories of singing and dancing together at home are very precious and special to me. I think those experiences inspired my dream of becoming an idol.
Lina, Idea, Tra: Our role model is Lisa from BLACKPINK. We want to follow the example of a Thai idol who worked hard from a young age and achieved worldwide success. It’s our dream to become like her someday.
Q. What are your hobbies and interests?
Pui: Singing is my biggest hobby. Recently, I’ve been practicing bass guitar a lot and have also become really passionate about dancing.
Rita: Outside of practice, I watch movies or read books. I also study Korean. I enjoy monitoring different performances, learning from them, and improving myself.
Lina: I’ve been interested in cooking since I was young, and at one point, I even wanted to become a chef. Aside from practicing, cooking is probably my biggest interest.
Idea: I usually spend my free time sleeping well and eating delicious food. Watching movies and YouTube are my main interests.
Tra: I enjoy listening to music in my daily life.
Q. How do you relieve stress when practice becomes exhausting?
Pui: When I’m exhausted, I sometimes cry alone at night, but the next day I start again with a brighter mindset. I also find comfort by talking with my parents on the phone. Sometimes I take a short break before going back to practice.
Rita: After practice, I quietly listen to music or read books to calm and relax my mind.
Lina: I really love movies, so I often watch them whenever I feel tired or stressed.
Idea: I think sleeping well is also a great way to relieve stress. I try to rest properly and recharge.
Tra: I like washing my hair thoroughly to refresh myself. After taking a cool shower, I feel better and sleep well.
Q. What are your future plans?
Eris: Right now, we are focusing on improving our skills and preparing perfectly for our debut. After debuting, we want to meet and communicate with fans often through good music, amazing performances, and various kinds of content. We plan to clearly show Eris’s own unique color. We hope to deliver bright energy to fans and meet them frequently through diverse activities.
Q. What goals do you hope to achieve?
Pui: I want to debut and happily stand on stage with the members. I also want to bring happiness to everyone who comes to see us.
Rita: My biggest goal is to become an artist who can give comfort and strength to many people through music and performances. I also want to stand on major stages around the world and create unforgettable memories with fans for a long time.
Idea: I want to become an idol who gives happiness and positive energy to many people.
Lina: I want to become a successful idol and make my parents and family happy. My dream is to hear our songs playing everywhere while walking down the street.
Tra: I don’t just want to be someone who looks cool on stage — I want to become an artist fans can comfortably approach and remember for a long time. I would be truly happy to hear people say, “This person genuinely enjoys performing,” or “Watching them makes me feel good.” My goal is to continue showing different sides of myself, keep growing, and become an artist with my own unique color. I also want to stand on bigger stages and meet fans from many different countries in person.
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