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Minnie ((G)I-DLE ((여)아이들)) — Vocalist

Minnie (민니) · Vocalist of (G)I-DLE · Real name: ณิชา ยนตรรักษ์ (Nicha Yontararak) · MBTI: ENFP · Born October 23, 1997 in Bangkok, Thailand · (G)I-DLE's Thai member known for her bright energy and sharp fashion sense.

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Bubbly and adventurous with a fierce independent streak, Minnie brings an international flair to (G)I-DLE. She is known for her candid humour, love of fashion, and ability to adapt across languages while maintaining her distinct Thai identity.

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Real Name

ณิชา ยนตรรักษ์ (Nicha Yontararak)

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Position

Vocalist

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Birthday

October 23, 1997 (age 28)

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Nationality

Thai

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Height

166cm

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MBTI

ENFP

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Fan Nickname

"Minniemouse, Thai Princess, Minnie-ya"

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Instagram

@minnie_minyoung

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

FashionTravellingPhotographyLearning languages

⭐ Favorites

food: Thai food (Pad Krapao)color: Whiteseason: Summer

🎤 Solo Activities

Thai fan meetingsSolo SNS content popular in ThailandBrand ambassador work in Thailand and Korea

🤝 Close Group Members

SoyeonMiyeonYuqiShuhua

🌟 Celebrity Friends

Various Thai K-pop artists and friends from her pre-debut years

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

From Bangkok, Thailand. Her family visits Korea and she frequently returns to Thailand during breaks.

Closest family member: Mother and sister

⏮ Before Debut

Moved from Thailand to Korea at a young age to pursue her K-pop dream, training under CUBE Entertainment. Was one of the first Thai trainees to debut in a major K-pop group.

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Why Fans Love Minnie

Minnie is celebrated for proving that passion and hard work can overcome every cultural and language barrier. Her journey from Bangkok to one of K-pop's most acclaimed groups is genuinely inspiring.

  • ·Represents Thailand proudly while fully committing to the Korean pop industry
  • ·Her vocal tone is unique in the group — slightly husky and deeply expressive
  • ·Known for sharp fashion choices that set trends even within a fashion-forward group
  • ·Her unfiltered social media gives fans an honest window into idol life
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Words That Moved Fans

Minnie's international journey has given her a unique perspective that she shares openly.

  • ·"I left home to follow music. I had no idea it would lead me here. I'm grateful every day."
  • ·"Korean is not my first language but singing in it feels like home now."
  • ·"I never want to pretend to be someone I'm not. Thailand is always in my heart."
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Minnie's Memes & Iconic Moments

Minnie's charm and comedy timing have made her one of the most shareable members online.

  • ·Her completely unimpressed facial expression during group games has become a beloved reaction meme
  • ·The "Minnie diet" saga — her vlive where she detailed eating only one specific Thai dish for a week
  • ·Going viral in Thailand every time she casually switches to Thai mid-Korean sentence during vlives
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Fun Facts About Minnie

From Bangkok to Seoul, Minnie's story is full of fascinating details.

  • ·She is one of a handful of Thai artists who successfully debuted in a top-tier Korean idol group
  • ·Speaks Korean, Thai, and Japanese, making her crucial for international fan engagement
  • ·Has a passion for photography and often posts artistic shots rather than typical idol selfies
  • ·Was cast in CUBE Entertainment after a company audition in Thailand
  • ·Her stage name "Minnie" was chosen to be accessible across languages while echoing her real name Nicha
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Minnie as Your Bias

Biasing Minnie means supporting a member who built her career entirely on grit and genuine love for music.

  • ·Follow her Thai-language content for a side of Minnie that feels especially candid and free
  • ·Her fashion week appearances and brand collaborations are consistently high-quality content
  • ·She makes Thai-Korean international fans feel seen and represented in K-pop

Tips

  • 💡Look up her iconic appearance in (G)I-DLE's "HWAA" for one of her most emotionally resonant vocal performances
  • 💡Her Instagram and Thai fan accounts document her fashion evolution across every comeback era
  • 💡She frequently goes live speaking Thai — a treat for Thai fans and language learners alike

Last updated: March 30, 2026