Biografi Pharita
Pharita Chaikong, widely known by her stage name Pharita (파리타 / ภ), is a Thai singer who has a career in the K-pop industry as a member of the girl group babymonster under YG Entertainment. Lahir pada 26 Agustus 2005 di Bangkok, Thailand, Pharita memiliki nama lahir Pharita Boonpakdeethaveeyod (ภริตา บุญภักดีทวียศ), meskipun nama legal yang digunakan untuk kompetisi adalah Pharita Chaikong (ภาริตา ไชยคง). At the age of 20 (as of December 2025), she has become one of BABYMONSTER's main visuals and vocalists, known for her unique calm and peaceful voice, as well as her multilingual abilities that include Thai, English, and Korean.
Early background and education
Pharita was raised in Bangkok by a family consisting of a father, mother, and an older brother. From childhood, he showed a strong interest in performing arts. He attended Ruamrudee International School and Rugby School in Thailand, which helped hone his fluent English. At the age of 10, Pharita already made a simple presentation of herself, showing early communication talents. Before her foray into the world of K-pop, she was known as a successful child model. Some of his modeling achievements include:
- Miss Teen Thailand 2018
- Pemenang Talent Kids & Teen 2018
- Asia Junior Fashion Runway 2018
- Grand Prize dan Champion di International Fashion Exhibition China 2019
- Medali perak di Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2019
- Junior Street Dance Champion di Idol World Dance Cup Korea Selatan
This modeling career made her famous in Thailand, with photogenic looks that are often referred to as similar to Disney characters by former CEO of YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun-suk.
Career Journey
On February 29, 2020, Pharita debuted as a contestant (GI3218) on the survival show Thailand Idol Paradise under the stage name Pear (or Bear in some sources), but he dropped out before the show officially aired. In July 2020, she auditioned for YG Entertainment in Thailand by singing the BLACKPINK song “How You Like that”—her favorite song as a big fan of Lisa. Out of 1,226 participants, Pharita was selected and became a trainee for 2.5–4 years, joining YG's rigorous training program.
On December 30, 2022, YG announced plans to debut a new girl group. On January 1, 2023, the group's name was confirmed as BABYMONSTER, and Pharita appeared in a rehearsal video, confirming her position. He is the sixth member to be officially introduced on February 2, 2023 through a live performance video “BABYMONSTER (#6) – PHARITA”, where he sang original songs and covers such as “What Other People Say” by Sam Fischer & Demi Lovato. Pharita is the third Thai idol in YG after Lisa (BLACKPINK) and Chiquita (fellow BABYMONSTER).
BABYMONSTER merilis single pre-debut “Dream” pada 14 Mei 2023, yang ditonton lebih dari 40 juta kali di YouTube dan debut di puncak Billboard Hot Trending Songs. The group's official Debut took place on November 27, 2023 with the digital single “Batter Up” (with 6 initial members), which set records: 22,59 million views in the first 24 hours, the fastest to debut A K-pop MV, and 100 million views in 18 days. Pharita menyumbang bagian ikonik “Remember me, Sting like a bee” yang viral di media sosial. Full Debut with 7 members on April 1, 2024 via mini album BABYMONS7ER, termasuk title track “SHEESH” yang masuk top 10 Circle Digital Chart Korea.
On November 1, 2024, the group released its first studio album Drip, with the title track returning to success. Pharita juga berkontribusi vokal utama di lagu-lagu seperti “LIKE THAT” dan “Stuck in the Middle” dari BABYMONS7ER, dipuji karena high notes stabilnya di acara musik seperti M Countdown dan Inkigayo. In 2025, BABYMONSTER holds a World Tour Hello Monsters, starting from Seoul's KSPO Dome (January 25-26, attracting 20,000 spectators), and the Japanese leg sold 150,000 tickets. Pharita performed at fancon Love Monsters di Kobe, Jepang, pada Desember 2025, di mana ia merekomendasikan lagu Natal “Santa Can’t You Hear Me” oleh Ariana Grande & Kelly Clarkson.
Achievements and endorsements
Sebagai bagian BABYMONSTER, Pharita memenangkan Rookie of the Year untuk “Batter Up” di Circle Chart Awards 2024, Best Rookie Artist di Golden Disc Awards 2025, MAMA Award 2024 (Fans’ Choice Female Top 10), dan Seoul Music Award 2025 (K-pop World Choice – Group). The group reached 1 million YouTube subscribers in 52 days and 2 million in 129 days—the fastest for a K-pop girl group. Pharita masuk daftar ‘World Wide Best Handsome Beautiful In The World 2023’ dan dipuji sebagai “hidden ace” because of his vocal, visual, and language skills (even called to know 6 languages in some fan sources).
Ia menjadi ambassador merek seperti Pepsi (Asia-Pacific, 2024), CNP Laboratory (kosmetik Jepang), Adidas Z.N.E., Moon Boot x Adidas, a-eye (lensa kontak), Banila Co., Good Day Latte, PUBG Mobile, Google Pixel Jepang, dan McDonald’s Hong Kong. In July 2024, BABYMONSTER and YG Foundation established a charity fund through Naver Happy Bean for hungry and disabled children, raising ₩9.9 million for winter coats for 85 children.
Personal life and personality
Pharita is an INTP (MBTI), Virgo, and Rooster. He is left-handed (the only one in the group), his height is about 171 cm (5’7″), weight 45 kg, Blood Type A, and a representative emoji (giraffe). As “ unnie line” (the second oldest brother), he lives in a group dorm and his biggest challenge is a adapt to dorm life after having moved alone to Korea. Her mother often brought custom lightsticks based on the images of little devils that Pharita drew for albums BABYMONS7ER to the support event.
Pharita is close to Lisa (BLACKPINK), who called her in a Rolling Stone interview, and Ruka (BABYMONSTER), who called her “cute princess” in ViVi magazine. He is also a close friend of Asa (dubbed “ PHASA couple” by fans). Pharita adalah penggemar K-pop sejati, sering viral di TikTok karena perilaku fangirl-nya, seperti cover “All of Me” John Legend (9 juta views) dan “Bleeding Love” Leona Lewis bareng Ahyeon (200.000 views dalam 8 jam, dipuji Gummy dan dibandingkan dengan Rosé).
Interesting facts about Pharita
Here are unique and interesting facts about Pharita, arranged in a table for convenience:
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Interesting Facts |
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Personality & Habits |
– likes to smile as her best feature;often called “ peaceful Princess” because of her calm but charming personality. – left-handed and the only left-handed in BABYMONSTER. – Rutin pagi: ikat rambut, cuci muka, pakai Vaseline, moisturizer, dan eye cream. –hate beaches and sand because it feels “ dirty”; allergic to sand! – love anime (can call characters like rap), favorite movies Minions, and Ariana Grande's Christmas song. – Bias K-pop: Huh Yunjin (LE SSERAFIM), Karina (aespa), dan Lisa (BLACKPINK) sebagai role model. – can eat the most spicy food in the group. |
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Bakat & Prestasi |
– can play guitar;often perform emotional covers such as “ Bleeding Love” which is compared to Rosé. – junior street dance champion in Korean competition; all-rounder dancer with perfect body control. – Viral di TikTok (600K likes, 3M views) karena fangirl moments, seperti reaksi lucu ke lagu grup. – Suaranya disebut “seperti makan CD” karena jernih dan stabil; high notes di “Golden” dipuji sebagai “vokal ratu”. – Audisi YG dengan “How You Like That” dari 1.226 peserta; disebut Lisa di Rolling Stone. |
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Preferences & Hobbies |
– favorite animals: giraffes and birds; love to the zoo. – favorite colors: blue and green (always wear something green). – Makanan favorit: chocolate chip cookies (selalu bawa di tas). – favorite fruit: mandarin oranges. –favorite numbers: 1 (selected for MV “ Batter Up”). – Nickname: Look Pear (Nong Prae), Rita; disebut “visual princess” oleh Ruka. |
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Controversies & Viral Moments |
– controversy early 2023: some Korean netizens doubt his visual for the main vocal position, but denied by his live performance. – Bagian “Sting like a bee” di “Batter Up” viral global. – Ibunya bawa lightstick custom gambar setan Pharita ke fancon—momen manis dukungan keluarga. |
Pharita continues to evolve as an all-rounder, with aspirations of improving her vocal skills and strengthening her bond with fans. As a“hidden ace & #8221; BABYMONSTER, he became an inspiration to Thai idols and global fans. Happy reading, and support Pharita and BABYMONSTER!
FAQ Pharita BABYMONSTER
What is the age and date of Birth of Pharita?
Pharita was born on August 26, 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand. As of July 2026 he is 20 years old.
What is Pharita's height and weight?
Pharita is about 171 cm (5'7") tall and weighs about 45 kg.
What is Pharita's position on BABYMONSTER?
Ia adalah Lead Vocalist, Main Visual, dan English Spokesperson grup.
What is MBTI and pharita zodiac?
MBTI-nya INTP (The Thinker), zodiak Virgo, dan shio Ayam.
Does Pharita play musical instruments?
Yes, Pharita is adept at playing the guitar and often performs emotional covers.
Siapa role model Pharita?
Role model utamanya adalah Lisa BLACKPINK. Ia juga mengagumi Huh Yunjin (LE SSERAFIM) dan Karina (aespa).
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