Biography
Chiquita (born 2009) is from Thailand and is currently YG Entertainment’s youngest artist. On January 22, she was revealed as the third member of new girl group BABY MONSTER in a member introduction video.
- Name and surname: Riracha Phondechaphiphat (Richaporndechapipat)
- Stage name: Chiquita
- Nickname: Smart
- Date of birth: February 17, 2009
- Nationality: Thai
- Current location: South Korea
- Instruction: Sarasas Witaed Nakhon Ratchasima School (Thailand)
- Employment: Singer, Idol
- Group: MONSTER CHILD
- Agency: YG Entertainment
- YouTube channel: MONSTER CHILD
Beginning of career
Before joining YG, Chiquita was a member of the cover group Red Rose. With her impressive dance and performance skills, she quickly attracted the attention of K-pop fans.
Chiquita’s talent is highly appreciated
Chiquita is recognized for her exceptional singing abilities, particularly her soft yet powerful voice. Many fans praised his smooth transition from falsetto to chest voice. In one of his performances, he covered the song Bedroom and won over audiences with his emotional delivery.
Chiquita has been praised for her impressive dance skills, drawing comparisons to her senior, BLACKPINK’s Lisa. In the introductory video and MVs of BABYMONSTER, his dance and facial expressions stood out, showing great potential. Chiquita is one of the group’s standout members and a key “all-rounder” in their lineup.
Producer Yang Hyun Suk also expressed his admiration for her, saying: “Chiquita is a special little girl. I really hope that in the future she can become as famous as Lisa and achieve global influence.”
Dispute
However, in addition to the praise, many fans expressed concern as Chiquita was often seen at the airport wearing clothes deemed too revealing for her age. She often opts for strapless tops, tight tank tops and sheer dresses paired with short skirts. This fashion choice has led some fans to believe that Chiquita’s clothing is overly revealing for a 15-year-old.
“These clothes are elegant, youthful and trendy, but they look a little uncomfortable, especially when sitting on a plane”, “Her skirt is a little short”, “The outfit is beautiful, but I hope the company avoid such short dresses” skirts in the future. He’s still quite young,” are some of the comments from fans.
