Aria, also referred to as Aria K-Pop Star, is an amazing young artist from India who has managed to conquer the world. She went down in history as the second K-pop idol to come from India and thus represented the country on an international platform. Being born in Kerala, Aria got recognized as the maknae (youngest member) and singer of the K-pop girl group X: in. Her passage from a slight Indian state to the universal K-pop industry is one of talent, tough times, and sense.
Early Life and Background
Aria opened her eyes for the first time on May 12, 2003, in Kerala, India. By the year 2023, she will be twenty years old. Kunju Gautami is her birth name, but after entering the K-pop industry, she chose the stage name “Aria.” Growing up in Kerala, Aria had an Indian cultural environment while at the same time being keen on music and dance from a very early age.
She is a polyglot and can converse in English, Korean, Hindi, and Malayalam, which has been a great advantage for her in getting used to the Korean entertainment industry.
Education and Passion for Performing Arts
Aria had her education in Kerala. While there are no specific details about her academic background that are made public, it is known that she was one of those who were more into singing and dancing than academics. She trained for performances right from the beginning, which later turned out to be the groundwork of her K-pop journey.
Family and Personal Life
Aria is living with her family in Kerala, and they have been her emotional backbone during her career. Nothing about her parents and siblings has been made public. She is not married, and there are no confirmed reports about her dating life as she likes to keep such matters private.
Career Journey: From Trainee to K-Pop Idol
Aria’s K-pop journey began officially in 2022, when she signed with GBK Entertainment, initially under the name Ami. She was chosen for the girl group MEP-C but was soon separated from the group due to issues regarding her contract, which lasted until early 2023.
In spite of the initial challenges, Aria seized the opportunity to return with a bang, as she got to be one of the vocalists, the youngest member, and the one most loved by the audience in the K-pop girl group X: in, along with her compatriots and others from different countries worldwide.
X: in Group Members
ROA – Leader, Main Vocalist
Nova – Main Rapper, Lead Dancer
E.sha – Main Dancer, Vocalist
Chi. u – Vocalist, Sub-Rapper
Aria – Vocalist, Maknae
Physical Appearance
Height: Approx. 5’3”
Weight: Around 50 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Skin Tone: Fair
Social Media Presence
Instagram, where Aria is very active under the name @aria_x.in, has over 182k followers. She often posts music updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and fan interactions, which keep her global fanbase strong and make her a preferred artist in the world.
Net Worth and Achievements
An estimated net worth of $1 million surrounds Aria, mostly from her music, performances, and brand endorsements. It was reported that her trainee-era compensation was small, which is typical of the very early days of a K-pop idol’s career. However, her ranking on K-pop charts is 702, which is evidence of her increasing support from fans all over the world.
Interesting Facts About Aria
She trained for nearly 10 months before her debut.
She acted as a child artist in the 2011 film Melvilasom.
Aria is India’s second K-pop idol after Shreya Lenka.
She represents a new wave of Indian talent in K-pop.
Her success has inspired many Indian K-pop aspirants.
