Minnie (singer)
Minnie's ethereal vocals and songwriting have become a defining, otherworldly element of (G)I-dle's bold musical identity.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Thai singer·Birthday: October 23·Generation Z
Biography
Nicha Yontararak, known globally as Minnie, left her native Thailand as a teenager to pursue a dream in Seoul's competitive K-pop industry. Trained under Cube Entertainment, she wasn't just groomed as a vocalist but as a creative force. Upon debuting with (G)I-dle in 2018, her distinct, husky-toned voice immediately set her apart, adding depth and mystery to the group's sound. She steadily evolved into a songwriter and producer, contributing dreamlike, atmospheric tracks to the group's albums like 'Oh my god' and 'Tomboy.' Her artistic vision culminated in her 2025 solo debut with the EP 'Her,' a project she heavily crafted, showcasing her ability to build immersive sonic worlds that blend Thai musical influences with contemporary pop.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Minnie was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Minnie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Minnie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and co-produced (G)I-dle's title track 'Oh my god' from their third EP 'I Trust'.
- Made her official solo debut in January 2025 with the self-composed EP 'Her'.
- Is credited as a composer on multiple tracks across (G)I-dle's Korean and Japanese discographies.
- Performed the soundtrack 'Get Away' for the popular video game *League of Legends* in 2024.
Did You Know?
She is fluent in Thai, Korean, and English.
Minnie's stage name was given to her by Cube Entertainment's founder because she resembled the Disney character Minnie Mouse.
She learned to play the piano as a child and often uses it when composing.
“I left Thailand at 14, and I had to learn to speak through music in a new language.”
