Sriya Lenka Explained
| Sriya Lanka |
| Birth Name: | Sriya Lanka |
| Birth Date: | 14 September 2003 |
| Birth Place: | Odisha, India[1] |
| Years Active: | 2022–present |
| Module: | | Embed: | yes | | Years Active: | 2021–present |
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Sriya Lenka (born September 14, 2003), professionally known as Sriya, is an Indian singer who is active in South Korea. She is best known as a member of the girl group Blackswan, becoming the first Indian idol in the South Korean music industry.[2] [3]
Life and career
2003–2022: Early life and career beginnings
Sriya began practicing singing and dancing at the age of 12. After being introduced to a song from EXO by her friend, Sriya became inspired to pursue a career in the K-pop industry.[2] she began auditioning for K-pop companies in 2020, while also practicing Korean through online programs and watching Korean dramas.[1] [3]
2021-present: Blackswan
On January 28, 2022, DR Music revealed Sriya and fellow trainee Gabi via their Instagram page, stating that only one would be joining their girl group Blackswan as the group's official fifth member.[4] [5] On May 26, DR Music introduced both Sriya and Gabi as new members of the group through the label's Cygnus project, a project with an admission and graduation concept.[6]
Sriya officially made her debut with Blackswan in May 2023 with the single album, That Karma.[7] [8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Who is Sriya Lenka? How did Sriya's Journey Start? The First K-Pop Star From India. The Economic Times. May 31, 2022.
- Web site: India's first K-pop idol? Meet Shreya Lenka, the Black Swan audition finalist who loves yoga, is learning Korean and beat 4,000 applicants for a shot at girl group fame. Diem Nguyen Lee. South China Morning Post. March 6, 2022.
- Web site: Here’s How I Became the First K-pop Idol From India. Vice. Arman Khan. June 10, 2022.
- Web site: Blackswan to pick either India's Shreya Lenka or Brazil's Gabriella Dalcin as fifth member. January 28, 2022. MEAWW. June 2, 2022. July 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220729025356/https://meaww.com/blackswan-shreya-lenka-from-india-gabriella-dalcin-from-brazil-fifth-member. live.
- Web site: Sriya Lenka, India's first K-pop star, calls Blackswan entry 'dream come true'; fans say 'congratulations didi'. Hindustan Times. May 30, 2022.
- Web site: 블랙스완, 전원 외국인 4인조로 재편…1년6개월만의 컴백 예고. News1. May 9, 2023.
- Web site: May 27, 2023 . India's first K-pop idol Sriya Lenka on BLACKSWAN's debut, Karma, shooting in India, Disha Patani . India Today.
- Web site: India's first K-pop star Sriya Lenka opens up on joining BLACKSWAN for their album 'That Karma'. India TV. May 23, 2023.
