Gen1es

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Gen1es
Gen1es logo.png
Official logo
Background information
OriginBangkok, Thailand
Years active2024–present
LabelsRyce Entertainment
Members
  • Qiao Yiyu
  • Ruan
  • Pailiu
  • Yean
  • Elyn
  • Wang Ke
  • Xueyao
  • Didi
  • Emma

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", and will be active for three years. [3]

Contents

History

Pre-debut: Chuang Asia: Thailand and "Lucky Bell"

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". [4] "Lucky Bell" was later released as the group's pre-debut single on April 26. [5]

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. [6] 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. [7] 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

Preparation for the group's debut with their first extended play (EP) began in May 2024. [8] Their debut single, "Hourglass", was released on August 22, [9] preceding the release of their first EP of the same name on September 6. [10] The EP had a physical release in China in January 2025. [11] [12]

On April 6, 2025, during the live finale of Chuang Asia: Season 2 , Gen1es debuted and performed their new single "Vroom", with member Qiao Yiyu further announcing that they are working on their next album. [13]

Other ventures

Endorsements

In September 2024, Gen1es became the first presenters for the cosmetic brand Tellme Darling by Daring&Co. [14]

Members

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details
TitleDetails
Hourglass
Track listing
  1. "Lucky Bell"
  2. "Hourglass"
  3. "Dot Dot Dot"
  4. "Sick of You"

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, and name of the album
TitleYearAlbum
"Lucky Bell"2024Hourglass
"Hourglass"
"Vroom"2025TBA

Filmography

Reality shows

YearTitleNotesRef.
2024 Chuang Asia: Thailand Reality show that determined the members of Gen1es [4]
The Truth 2  [ zh ]Ruan, Pailiu, Yean and Elyn absent [15]
Super Nova Games 5  [ zh ]Contestants [16]

Web shows

YearTitleRef.
2024Gen1es' Journey [3]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Tencent Video All Star Night  [ zh ]2024Overseas Group with Greatest PotentialGen1esWon [17]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. 1 2 [Gen1es' Journey] EP.1 - Welcome to new dorm! (Video). April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024– via YouTube.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. ↑ Gen1es - 'LUCKY BELL'【PRE-DEBUT SONG】 (Video). April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024– via YouTube.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ @Gen1esOfficial (May 7, 2024). "Gen1es' MAY 2024 schedule 🧚🏻‍♀️✨" (Tweet). Retrieved May 13, 2024– via Twitter.
  9. ↑ Papvad, Y. (September 4, 2024). สุดปัง! MV ‘Hourglass’ ของสาว ๆ Gen1es ทะลุ 1 ล้านวิวแล้ว! [Awesome! Gen1es' "Hourglass" MV has surpassed 1 million views!]. Sanook.com (in Thai). Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  10. ↑ Papvad, Y. (September 9, 2024). อัปเลเวลหูเคลือบทอง! สาว ๆ Gen1es ปล่อย 2 เพลงใหม่ ในมินิอัลบั้ม 'Hourglass' [Level up your gold-plated ears! Gen1es girls release 2 new songs in mini album Hourglass]. Sanook.com (in Thai). Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  11. ↑ @精灵少女Gen1es官博 (December 12, 2024). 《Hourglass》预售于今日12:00 开启! [Hourglass pre-order starts at 12:00 today!] (in Chinese). Retrieved January 24, 2025– via Weibo.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ↑ @Gen1esOfficial (December 14, 2024). "The first EP — Hourglass EP BOX Pre-sales will open soon" (Tweet). Retrieved December 14, 2024– via Twitter.
  13. ↑ @Gen1esOfficial (April 6, 2025). "Special Guest Gen1es debuts new single "Vroom"" (Tweet). Retrieved April 10, 2025– via Twitter.
  14. ↑ Khanittha, J. (September 11, 2024). Gen1es เกิร์ลกรุ๊ปน้องใหม่ ขึ้นแท่นพรีเซ็นเตอร์แรกเครื่องสำอางค์แบรนด์ดัง [Gen1es, the new girl group, becomes the first presenter for a famous cosmetic brand.]. Sanook.com (in Thai). Archived from the original on November 17, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  15. ↑ @Gen1esOfficial (May 30, 2024). "Catch us on #theTruthS2" (Tweet). Retrieved August 16, 2024– via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Gen1es เก่งรอบด้าน! ทั้งร้อง เต้น เล่นกีฬา ใน Super Nova Games ซีซั่น 5 [Gen1es are all-around good! They can sing, dance, and play sports in Super Nova Games 5.]. Sanook.com (in Thai). September 10, 2024. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  17. ↑ @腾讯视频 (January 4, 2025). #腾讯视频星光大赏# 留下属于@精灵少女Gen1es官博 的荣誉时刻#精灵少女Gen1es年度海外潜力组合# 与星光双向奔赴，未来作品见! (in Chinese). Retrieved January 5, 2025– via Weibo.
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