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K-Pop is a glamorous industry. It is highly influential in today’s world, is achieving global recognition in fields beyond entertainment, and is constantly evolving. However, in the glitz and glamour of all the flashing lights, the relentless hard work that has built the industry and taken it to where it is now can go overlooked. All the action behind the scenes and the untold stories deserve as much attention as the wonderful stages. So, in this article, we’re diving deep into the history and journeys of the Triple iz members – SECRET NUMBER’s Dita, X:IN’s Aria, and ICHILLIN’ member E.Ji, as they inch closer to their grand debut.
For those who might not know, Triple iz is an upcoming project girl group that K-Pop fans have their eyes on. The group is set to debut soon and has already launched their very own fan cafe on the metaverse lounge app ifland on which exclusive episodes of their reality show “Road To Debut” are broadcast every week.
Not only are the Triple iz members gaining immense love from fans for being a trio of aces, but they are also drawing attention towards ifland, which is gearing up to be the next big platform for K-Pop fans to connect with their favorite idols through a new paradigm.
ifland regularly hosts virtual fan meets, hologram concerts, and other exclusive events, besides operating their very own virtual K-Pop girl group called ifLANDIES, who have collaborated with real K-Pop idols like SF9’s YoungBin and CRAVITY’s SeRim.
ifland is also developing features whereby fans can be more directly involved in their favorite idols’ activities and can even become virtual managers of celebrities!
So, if you haven’t downloaded ifland yet, you’re seriously missing out!
ifland is available for iPhone and Android.
Now, back to the Triple iz members!
Let’s find out how these talented young women became the K-Pop stars they are today, shall we?
Triple iz Members’ Idol Journey
1. SECRET NUMBER’s Dita
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SECRET NUMBER’s Dita has royal blood running through her veins. She is an Indonesian princess, after all! Much like a true princess, her journey to K-Pop stardom was marked by determination, courage, adventure, and passion.
The main dancer and lead vocalist of SECRET NUMBER always had a fire inside her to achieve her dream of becoming a K-Pop idol. She had been interested in dancing from a very young age and constantly pursued it in her youth. Right from middle school, inspired by 2NE1, Dita worked hard on cover dances and participated in dance competitions to familiarize herself with the stage. In this way, Dita steadily refined her natural talent, devoting herself to her art. She even served as the dance team leader for the Indonesian youth basketball league – DBL!
Dita’s love for musical drama, dance theatre, and Broadway took her to the United States. There, she enrolled in the American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s (AMDA) dance theater program in New York and soon had the fateful opportunity to audition for Vine Entertainment, her current agency.
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However, Dita had an insatiable desire to improve her skills and evolve into a complete performer. So, she flew to Korea and joined 1MILLION Dance Studio to hone her dancing skills to perfection.
1MILLION has a reputation for birthing some of the industry’s most talented and innovative dancers, so it is no surprise that Dita is also recognized as an incredible and versatile dancer today.
After two years of training, where the starlet had to learn not just the Korean language but also the culture, as well as grow into a multifaceted artist, Dita finally debuted with SECRET NUMBER. Soon after debut, Dita shared that there were days when she was waking up at 3 AM in the morning for her schedules. However, in her own words, Dita had the mindset of, “I’m going to keep doing this until I make it”.
It was this zeal that fueled Dita’s success and has now made her a true role model for young women all over the world who dream of becoming like her.
Now that’s a Disney Princess if we’ve ever seen one!
2. X:IN’s Aria
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X:IN’s Aria is the pride and joy of Indian K-Pop fans, of course, but she is also immensely beloved by global fans. Her unique vocal tone, rap flow, gorgeous visuals, and dancing make it impossible not to fall in love with her. The fact that she also has such an endearing and kind personality just adds to her beauty.
Aria is a trained dancer in the Indian classical dance form Bharatanatyam but it was her love for BTS that ignited her dream of becoming a K-Pop idol. In 2022, she was selected as a K-Pop trainee by GBK Entertainment through the online platform UNIVERSE and was a part of the member lineup of the then-upcoming girl group MEP-C.
However, Aria left the group in early 2023 and joined Escrow Entertainment. Soon after, she came to South Korea and debuted as a K-Pop idol after training for only six months! However, those six months were undoubtedly rigorous, as Aria, who was training to be a vocalist, was recognized for her talent in rap and was assigned the main rapper position.
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Thus, Aria took on a new challenge in the nick of time and still managed to wow audiences with her rap as she made her debut in X:IN. She left a lasting impression on K-Pop fans all over the world, who are now looking out for her future activities and debut in Triple iz.
Of course, it was hard for the idol during that period of time. However, Aria has mentioned that it was her heartfelt promise to her mother that kept her going. It was because she promised to do well that she kept her word and endured the struggle to ultimately emerge victorious.
That’s not all! Did you know that Aria was a child actress too? Aria made her acting debut in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Malayalam film “Melvilasom” in 2011, which leads us to believe that Aria may hopefully make her debut in the Korean film and TV industry one day too! After all, Aria has revealed that it is one of her goals to resume acting, so we cannot wait for that day to come!
3. ICHILLIN”s E.Ji
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Finally, we have the brightest ray of sunshine personified, ICHILLIN’ member E.Ji, to complete this trio of princesses! E.Ji is the leader and main dancer of ICHILLIN’, but she is also the queen of our hearts and a true delight.
E.Ji is the most caring, adorable, and kind soul who puts her loved ones before herself and is constantly attentive to her Triple iz members’ needs. Being the only Korean member in the group, E.Ji never fails to make sure that her members are comfortable and sincerely does her best to make them feel that way.
On top of that, E.Ji is a fantastic artist and an idol in the truest sense of the word, excelling in vocals, dance, visuals, and so much more. Her magnetic stage presence and ability to mesmerize her audience are two of her biggest strengths, and we love to see her in her element.
Much like the other two Triple iz members, E.Ji too has an extensive background in dancing. She is trained in modern dance and has been dancing from a very young age. She was well on her way to studying dance in university and continuing on the path to becoming a professional dancer, but when she saw a post about a nationwide K-Pop audition, it inspired E.Ji to give idol life a try.
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Of course, E.Ji passed the audition! Then, she became a trainee at fantagio for three and a half years. However, seeing that it wasn’t the right fit for her, she left the company and joined KM Entertainment, where she trained for another 6 months before debuting with ICHILLIN’.
Today ICHILLIN”s E.Ji is acknowledged as a multitalented idol and capable leader in K-Pop with endless potential. She is also making her name as a rookie actress as she recently made her acting debut in the popular web drama “Snap And Spark”, impressing viewers with her knack for acting and raising anticipation for future projects.
As Dita, Aria, and E.Ji come together as Triple iz members, we cannot wait to see what they have in store for us.
The Triple iz members are set to debut in April, with many more exciting Triple iz contents to come.
Stay tuned to Triple iz’s media partner Kpopmap for all the latest updates!
