Move over, K-pop veterans—there’s a new queen in town, and she’s Thailand’s very own! On February 20, 2025, YG Entertainment unleashed a jaw-dropping teaser for BABYMONSTER’s first world tour, and all eyes are on Chiquita, the 16-year-old Thai sensation who’s stealing the spotlight like it’s her birthright. With a wink, a twirl, and a voice that’s pure fire, this BABYMONSTER maknae has Thai fans screaming and the globe buzzing—especially with a Bangkok stop locked for June. Hold onto your light sticks, because Chiquita’s rise is the fairy tale we’re all rooting for!
The teaser dropped like a glitter bomb on YG’s YouTube at 10 AM KST today, and it’s 60 seconds of pure slay. Cue the scene: Chiquita—real name Riracha Phondechaphiphat—strutting through a neon jungle, her bubblegum-pink hair catching the light as she belts a note that could shatter glass. The track? A pulsing teaser of BABYMONSTER’s upcoming single, with Chiquita’s “I’m unstoppable” line hitting like a Thai chili kick. The clip ends with her smirking at the camera, a crown graphic flashing overhead—subtle? Nope. Iconic? You bet. “She’s 16 and already a legend,” X exploded, with #ChiquitaQueen trending in Thailand by lunch.
Thai pride’s at fever pitch. Born in Nakhon Ratchasima, Chiquita’s the youngest of YG’s monster rookies, debuting in 2023 at just 14 with Batter Up. Her journey’s straight out of a drama—spotted in a Bangkok dance class, she aced YG’s brutal auditions and became BABYMONSTER’s secret weapon. Today’s teaser cements her glow-up: those killer moves (thank you, Thai dance roots) and a vocal range that’s got fans dubbing her “Lisa’s little sister.” Speaking of—BLACKPINK’s Lisa liked the teaser on IG, sparking “Thai royalty collab when?” fantasies across BLINK and BABYMONSTER fandoms.
The tour hype’s unreal. BABYMONSTER’s first global trek kicks off this summer, and Bangkok’s June date—rumored for Rajamangala Stadium—has Thai fans saving baht like it’s a national sport. “Chiquita’s coming home—I need that front-row ticket!” shrieked a fan outside Siam Paragon, waving a Sheesh photocard. The teaser’s Bangkok nod—a quick shot of Chiquita by the Chao Phraya River—sent locals wild. “She’s representing us,” beamed a street vendor blasting Dream, BABYMONSTER’s 2024 hit, on a loop today.
YG’s playing it smart. Chiquita’s front-and-center moment follows her viral Stuck in the Middle fancams, where her aegyo and stage presence had netizens begging for more. “She’s the full package—cute, fierce, Thai,” raved a K-pop blog, while industry insiders whisper she’s YG’s next breakout bet. The teaser’s stats agree—5 million views by 3 PM KST, with Thai comments flooding in: “Our baby’s a superstar!” Even her unnies—Ruka, Pharita, and crew—hyped her on Weverse, with Asa posting, “Chiquita’s killing it—Bangkok, get ready!”
Bangkok’s streets are a love fest. Chatuchak Market teens swapped Chiquita stickers, while K-pop cafes looped the teaser like a national anthem. “She’s our pride,” glowed a fan in a BABYMONSTER hoodie, clutching a mango smoothie. Online, the buzz hit global—#BABYMONSTERinBKK trended alongside fan art of Chiquita in a Thai crown. “She’s 16 and carrying YG on her back,” joked a stan account, but the sentiment’s real: this Thai gem’s shining brighter every day.
As February 20, 2025, fades into Bangkok’s golden dusk, Chiquita’s teaser isn’t just a tour plug—it’s a coronation. BABYMONSTER’s youngest is stepping up, and Thailand’s ready to cheer her home in June. From Korat to the world stage, Chiquita’s proving she’s no baby—she’s a monster, and her reign’s just beginning. YG, drop that tour sale date—Thai fans are primed to roar!