BABYMONSTER has officially kicked off their highly anticipated CHOOM world tour with a spectacular opening concert in Seoul, marking a major milestone for the group. While every member blew fans away with their individual solo stages, Pharita quickly became the talk of the town, stealing the spotlight with her breathtaking visuals and heavily improved performance skills.
For her special solo stage, Pharita delivered an unexpected, show-stopping cover of Nicki Minaj’s hit track “Super Bass.” Rocking a sparkling sequin dress paired with soft pink makeup, the Thai idol instantly drew widespread praise for her flawless appearance under the bright stage lights.
Close-up fancams from the night highlighted her delicate features, radiant complexion, wide doll-like eyes, and elegant aura, prompting netized views to compare her to a “living doll” and a “real-life Disney princess.” Many fans even went as far as to call it her absolute best look since her debut.
While Pharita has been widely recognized as a standout visual in the fifth-generation K-pop scene since day one, this concert shifted the focus onto her massive growth as a performer.
Back in 2024, the idol faced minor criticism after some online clips suggested she lacked energy during BABYMONSTER’s early fan meetings in Japan. While supporters defended her at the time by pointing out her sharp choreography and speculating that potential health concerns might have restricted certain movements, her soft, airy vocals also received mixed reactions for lacking the sheer power of powerhouse main vocals like Ahyeon and Rami.
However, the opening of this world tour has proved to be Pharita’s ultimate redemption arc. Fans have noted a massive transformation in her stage presence: her live vocals sound incredibly stable, her breath control has strengthened, and her dancing appears noticeably more confident, sharp, and energetic—all while maintaining her signature graceful style. Her solo stage has widely been embraced as concrete proof of her artistic growth, showing the world that she is no longer just a visual center, but a genuinely well-rounded performer.
Born in Thailand in 2005, Pharita Chaikong joined YG Entertainment in late 2020 after beating out thousands of hopefuls in a highly competitive audition. She trained for roughly two years before officially debuting. Prior to her idol journey, she worked extensively as a child model, which explains the natural poise and camera confidence she displays on stage today.
Pharita is also well-known for her close bond with her senior labelmate, BLACKPINK’s Lisa. Lisa previously shared that she frequently took Pharita and fellow Thai member Chiquita out for meals and shopping sprees because they strongly reminded her of her own trainee days. Pharita has frequently cited Lisa as her ultimate role model and biggest inspiration for moving to Korea to pursue her music career.
With both her elite visuals and live performance skills reaching new heights, fans and critics alike agree that Pharita is well on her way to becoming one of BABYMONSTER’s biggest breakout stars of the tour.
