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Who's the hottest "it girl" of K-Pop's 5th generation? It's KISS OF LIFE's Natty, of course! For new K-Pop fans, Natty broke into the K-Pop scene like a force to be reckoned with. She has the most effortless confidence and energy and is equipped with a certain finesse and poise that generally comes with years of experience. What many might not know is that the idol isn't quite a rookie in the industry, and her long journey to debut is proving to be worth all the toil because KISS OF LIFE is one of the best 5th generation K-Pop groups right now, earning global praise. If you want to know more about the heart-warming past of KISS OF LIFE member Natty, keep reading!
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Born Anatchaya Suputhipong, Natty had a penchant for dance from a very young age. She learned rhythmic gymnastics and took dance lessons before deciding to reach for her dream of becoming a K-Pop idol. Soon enough, she was accepted as a trainee at SM Entertainment, where she trained for about one to two months. At that time, Natty was living in the same dorm as the Red Velvet members.
In 2013, when Natty was only 11 years old, she passed the JYP audition and started training under the company. Two years later, at 13 years old, Natty was first introduced to the public eye through the reality show "Sixteen", which formed the iconic girl group TWICE. She instantly drew viewers' attention, and even though she didn't make it into the final lineup, she had already made a place for herself in the hearts of fans who were rooting for her.
In 2017, Natty participated in another idol survival show called "Idol School", but unfortunately, did not make the cut to be in the final group fromis_9. However, with her improved dance and vocal skills on full display, Natty successfully established a dedicated fanbase. Naturally, fans were heartbroken at the result, even more so when it was revealed that "Idol School" was one of the reality shows affected by the Mnet vote manipulation scandal.
Nevertheless, Natty was not to be deterred. She moved to Stone Music Entertainment and later its exclusive label Swing Entertainment, where Natty made her highly anticipated solo debut with the single album "Nineteen". The song of the same name has since attained legendary status, earning Natty international acclaim as well as much love and respect from Korean netizens as she appeared on several variety shows. Natty quickly endeared herself to a wider audience, and all eyes were on Natty for her first comeback.
Natty's first solo comeback came with 'Teddy Bear', where her fresh, youthful, and delicate charms shone brightly, raising expectations for her future as a soloist even more. However, with a lack of further news, fans, who were now called "TwiNny", gradually became uncertain about Natty's activities. After a period of radio silence, the queen emerged once more, this time signed to S2 Entertainment.
Now, what's so special about S2 Entertainment, you might ask. Well, Natty's fellow "Idol School" contestant, Lee HaeIn, is the Creative Director of S2 Entertainment and personally recruited Natty to be a part of the company's future girl group, which would be KISS OF LIFE. By offering to nurture Natty's unique individuality and artistry, even encouraging her interest in songwriting and composition, HaeIn brought Natty on board, giving her a fresh start in the industry.
On July 5, 2023, KISS OF LIFE officially debuted with a self-titled mini-album. The group prefaced this debut with solo music videos of each member, out of which Natty sang 'Sugarcoat', setting off the group's worldview and giving us a whole new version of herself. Not only did Natty's gorgeous visuals catch the eye of K-Pop fans, but her skills reached a whole new level of perfection, reflecting the decade-long hard work and unstilted effort she poured into mastering her art. The K-Pop industry was witnessing an ace reborn, and we were oh so ready for it.
Korean netizens were calling Natty the "next BoA", thanks to her refined vocals and distinctive tone, and comparisons to diva and icon Lee HyoRi were also drawn, given Natty's undeniable charisma and stage presence. Her image and styling underwent a complete rebranding, and this time, it seemed to perfectly match Natty's true self.
It was evident that Natty was thriving, both creatively and otherwise, giving us the impression that she had finally reached the peak of her potential, which would also be a new starting point for her to evolve from. Needless to say, it didn't take us long to see just how fast Natty was growing, as KISS OF LIFE made their first comeback with their second mini-album "Born to Be XX". Natty participated in writing the lyrics for the song 'My 808' on this album, showing immense prospect as a singer-songwriter.
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Right now, Natty is the talk of the town, the woman of the hour, enchanting K-Pop fans with her captivating allure that keeps getting more and more irresistible. Standing in her power, basking in her own glory, Natty is only getting started and we cannot begin to imagine what she has in store for us next. If Natty was K-Pop's princess before, with KISS OF LIFE, she is coming for the throne and we will gladly bow to her greatness.
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