Gen1es () is a girl group based in Thailand under Ryce Entertainment. 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. They debuted on August 22, 2024, with the single "Hourglass", and will be active for three years.
History
Pre-debut: ''Chuang Asia: Thailand'' and "Lucky Bell"
In July 2023,
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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".
"Lucky Bell" was later released as the group's pre-debut single on April 26.
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 ''
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'' (2021) and ''
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'' (2018) respectively. 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
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pageant. 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
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(EP) began in May 2024. Their debut single, "Hourglass", was released on August 22, preceding the release of their first EP of the same name on September 6. The EP had a physical release in China in January 2025.
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. The single was released on June 21, and will be included in their second EP ''Gen1''. The second single from the EP, "Rewrite", was released on July 12.
Other ventures
Endorsements
In September 2024, Gen1es became the first presenters for the cosmetic brand Tellme Darling by Daring&Co.
Members
* Qiao Yiyu (乔一魚)
* Ruan (池間琉杏)
* Pailiu (กมลวลัย ประจักษ์รัตนกุล)
* 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
Extended plays
Singles
Filmography
Reality shows
Web shows
Awards and nominations
References
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2024 establishments in Thailand
Musical groups established in 2024
Musical groups from Bangkok
English-language singers from Thailand
Mandarin-language singers of Thailand
Singing talent show winners
Reality show winners