Kya

Kya was born Park Ji-woo (박지우) on December 18, 2010, in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. As the youngest member of KiiiKiii, she serves as the group's beloved maknae. Source: KProfiles

Before becoming an idol, Kya worked as a child model, gaining experience in front of cameras from an early age. Those early opportunities helped her develop the confidence and natural presence that fans see today. Source: NamuWiki

Kya also operated her own YouTube channel called "BeautyDuty TV." Her mother encouraged her to start creating videos after noticing that she loved pretending to film shows while playing by herself with a camera. Source: NamuWiki

She is the first idol born in the 2010s to debut under Starship Entertainment, making her part of a new generation in the company's history. Her debut marked an important milestone for one of K-pop's biggest agencies. Source: NamuWiki

As of January 2026, Kya became the youngest idol in history to earn first place on a terrestrial Korean music show, regardless of gender. The achievement highlighted just how quickly KiiiKiii found success after debut. Source: NamuWiki

After receiving the stage name Kya, she became curious about its meaning and reportedly asked ChatGPT for an explanation. According to her, she was told it meant "diamond in the sky," making for one of the most memorable stories surrounding her stage name. Source: NamuWiki

Fans often mention that Kya's mother bears a striking resemblance to fellow KiiiKiii member Sui. In fact, when her mother's friends were asked which member they thought was her daughter, many guessed Sui instead of Kya. Source: NamuWiki

Before finding her home at Starship Entertainment, Kya trained under both Source Music and P NATION. Experiencing multiple agencies gave her valuable training before her official debut. Source: kpopping

Kya is part of a friendship group chat made up of fellow idols born in 2010, including tripleS' SeoAh, Hearts2Hearts' Ye-on, and SAY MY NAME's Seungjoo. Fans enjoy seeing this special bond among idols of the same generation. Source: Kpop Fandom Wiki

Within KiiiKiii, Kya has earned the nickname "the prankster." Her playful jokes and energetic personality regularly bring laughter to both her members and fans alike. Source: KProfiles

Ironically, even though she sets a very loud alarm, Kya is usually the last member to wake up. The funny contradiction has become one of her most beloved habits among fans. Source: KProfiles

Kya is tied with Sui as the tallest member of KiiiKiii, creating an amusing contrast with leader Jiyu, who is the shortest member of the group. Source: NamuWiki

In 2026, Kya appeared as a guest on tvN's Amazing Saturday alongside TWS's Dohoon, NCT's Sion, and KickFlip's Kyehoon. The appearance introduced even more viewers to her bright personality and quick wit. Source: Soompi

On May 8, 2026, Starship Entertainment announced that Kya had been diagnosed with acute gastritis, causing her to miss a scheduled university festival performance. Fans were relieved after the agency confirmed she would focus on resting and recovering. Source: Kpop Fandom Wiki

Despite being the youngest member, Kya has consistently demonstrated maturity and professionalism during promotions. Her early experience as a child model helped prepare her for the demands of idol life at a remarkably young age. Source: NamuWiki

Fans appreciate how naturally Kya balances confidence with youthful innocence. Whether she's teasing her members, performing on stage, or appearing on variety shows, her genuine excitement makes her incredibly easy to root for. Source: Fan interviews, KProfiles

Kya represents a new generation of K-pop idols who grew up creating online content before debuting. From filming videos for BeautyDuty TV as a child to performing on national television, her journey reflects how entertainment careers continue to evolve. Source: NamuWiki

Even at the very beginning of her career, Kya has already achieved milestones that many idols never reach. As KiiiKiii's maknae and Starship Entertainment's first 2010-born idol, she continues to build a career that fans believe has only just begun. Source: NamuWiki, KProfiles