YG Entertainment Unveils New Member Kayci for Upcoming Girl Group 'Next Monster'

YG Entertainment has introduced a new member for their upcoming girl group, tentatively named 'Next Monster'.

On the 30th, YG Entertainment released a video titled 'YG NEXT MONSTER | KAYCI - 'When We Were Young'' on their official blog, revealing Kayci as the latest addition to their new girl group, following in the footsteps of BLACKPINK and BABYMONSTER. This marks the introduction of the third member, Kayci, following Ively and Chanya, after a 10-month wait.

According to YG, Kayci is of mixed heritage, with a Korean father and a Chinese mother. Born in China, she is fluent in Korean and Chinese, and also speaks English, making her trilingual. She is described as an 'all-rounder' capable of both singing and rapping.

In the video, Kayci showcases her unique vocal tone, which is both husky and clear, adding depth to the song. Her ability to convey emotion contrasts with her youthful appearance. Kayci impressively handles both stable mid-low tones and the high notes of the song's climax.

Born in 2012, Kayci is just 13 years old. She has emerged as an all-rounder after only 1 year and 6 months of training. With the addition of Kayci to Ively and Chanya, the outline of the group is becoming clearer, leaving just one more member to be revealed for the final lineup of 'Next Monster'.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr