PremiumDebut of 12-year-old member in JYP's 'VCHA' stirs controversy and worries
VCHA has now officially released their pre-debut single, "SeVit (NEW LIGHT)," along with the title track, "Y.O.Universe."
Last Updated: 03.12 PM, Sep 22, 2023
The online community buzzed with reactions to JYP Entertainment's newest girl group, VCHA. The group stands out as a global ensemble formed by the winners of A2K (America 2 Korea), a project jointly developed by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records.
On September 22, a viral post titled "Meet the Members of JYP's Fresh Girl Group VCHA" made its rounds. Within the post, the author introduced each member of the recently debuted group along with their respective ages.
The group members are:
Lexus Vang (16)
KG Crown (15)
Camila Ribeaux Valdes (17)
Savanna Collins (16)
Kaylee Lee (12)
Kendall Ebeling (16)
Netizens joined the conversation, with a significant number expressing concerns about the youthfulness of the group's members. Many were especially taken aback by the age of Kaylee Lee.
About America 2 Korea (A2K):
One year ago, America 2 Korea initiated auditions in the United States, extending an invitation to teenage girls from all across North America. This unique opportunity would lead them on a remarkable journey from Los Angeles to Seoul, offering a chance to debut in the next major global girl group.
This endeavor, a collaboration between JYP Entertainment and Republic Records, marked a groundbreaking development as the first of its kind: an American group trained within K-pop's rigorous system for identifying and nurturing talent.
VCHA has now officially released their pre-debut single, "SeVit (NEW LIGHT)," along with the title track, "Y.O.Universe."