Asa Enami
Enami Asa | |
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| Background information | |
| Native name | 榎並 杏紗 |
| Birth name | Enami Asa |
| Born | April 17, 2006 Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | YG Entertainment |
Enami Asa Template:Japanese Born April 17, 2006), known mononymously as Asa, is a Japanese rapper, singer, and songwriter based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Babymonster under YG Entertainment. Asa is recognized as one of the first Japanese female artists to debut under the agency, alongside fellow member Ruka.[1]
Early life
Enami Asa was born on April 17, 2006, in Tokyo, Japan.[2] She began her artistic journey at a young age, performing in musical theater, including the LADYBIRD Green Musical in 2017. Before moving to South Korea, she attended a dance school in Japan, specializing in hip-hop dance since the second grade.[3]
Career
2018–2023: Pre-debut training
Asa joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in 2018 after passing a global audition in Japan.[2] She was officially introduced as a member of BABYMONSTER in early 2023 through the group's reality survival show, Last Evaluation. During the show, she received praise for her technical rapping speed and her ability to compose music, earning the nickname "all-rounder" from producers.[4]
2024–present: Debut and creative contributions
Asa officially debuted with BABYMONSTER on April 1, 2024, with the EP Babymons7er. She has since participated in the group's first studio album, Drip (2024). Asa is noted for her active involvement in the group's creative process, earning credits as both a lyricist and composer for several tracks, including their debut single "Batter Up".[5]
Discography
Songwriting credits
All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) database, unless otherwise noted.[5]
| Year | Artist | Song | Album | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BABYMONSTER | "Batter Up" | Babymons7er | Lyricist, Composer |
| 2024 | BABYMONSTER | "Love In My Heart" | Drip | Lyricist |
| 2024 | BABYMONSTER | "Woke Up In Tokyo" | Drip | Lyricist |
| 2025 | BABYMONSTER | "Ghost" | Ghost | Lyricist |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Last Evaluation | Contestant | Reality survival show | [5] |
| 2024 | Baemon TV | Cast member | Reality web series | |
| 2025 | Running Man | Guest | Episode 759 | [6] |
References
- ↑ "Who Is BABYMONSTER Asa? 1st Japanese Female Idol In YG". KpopStarz. January 25, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Meet BABYMONSTER, the K-pop Rookies Playing By Their Own Rules". Teen Vogue. May 16, 2024.
- ↑ Choi, Ji-won (May 12, 2023). "YG's rookie Babymonster to debut with 7 members". The Korea Herald.
- ↑ "BabyMonster Presents Japanese Member Asa". Hellokpop. November 16, 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Benjamin, Jeff (July 31, 2024). "How BABYMONSTER Are K-Pop's Rookie of the Month". Billboard.
- ↑ ""I only graduated Kindergarten," BABYMONSTER's Asa Shocks". Allkpop. July 7, 2025.
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