Aria, originally known as Kunju Gautami, is a rising Indian K-pop star who made headlines by becoming the second Indian to debut in the Korean pop industry. Born in Kerala, India, Aria is now a member and the Maknae (youngest member) of the K-pop girl group X:IN.She was previously with the group MEP-C before joining another label. A person fluent in English, Korean, Hindi, and Malayalam is definitely Aria, representative of the universal world and multidimensional personality in the international music world.
Personal information:
Real name: Kunju Gautami
Stage name: Aria
Date of birth: 12-05-2003
Birthplace: Kerala, India
Age: 21 years (as on 2025)
Profession: K-Pop Singer, Actress
Nationality: Indian
Early Life
The birth of Aria happened in Kerala, India. Right from childhood, her attraction has been to perform arts, especially when it comes to singing and dancing. Eventually, this love for music made her pursue a career in K-pop. She came up with the name “Aria” after entering the Korean entertainment circuit and started training professionally.
Education
Although it’s known that Aria completed her education in Kerala, specific details about the schools or colleges she attended remain undisclosed. She has always leaned more toward artistic pursuits rather than academics.
Family Background
Aria comes from a supportive family based in Kerala. While the names and details of her parents and siblings haven’t been made public, it’s known that her family has stood by her decision to follow a career in music and entertainment. She is currently unmarried, and there is no public information about her dating life.
Career Journey
Aria started her career in Korea’s K-Pop scene with GBK Entertainment in 2022 as Ami. She was part of the girl group MEP-C, but her contract with the group ended unexpectedly and unceremoniously in early 2023, having included among others, the deletion of her social media accounts.
But Aria was back with a bang as one of the K-Pop girl group X:IN as a Vocalist and Maknae. Her place in the group has helped her gain a lot of recognition and many fans across the length and breadth of South Korea as well as India.
X:IN Girl Group Members
Nova – Main Rapper, Lead Dancer
Aria – Vocalist, Maknae
E.sha – Main Dancer, Vocalist
ROA – Leader, Main Vocalist
Chi.u – Vocalist, Sub Rapper
Physical Appearance
Height: Approx 5’3″
Weight: Around 50 kg
Skin Tone: Fair
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Presence on Social Media
Aria is an active social media user, and she has been loyal to her fans:
Instagram Handle: @aria_x.in
Followers: 182K+
Posts: 175+
Following: 55
Currently, no information is available about her Facebook or Twitter accounts.
Net Worth
In 2023, it is estimated that the net worth of Aria stands at $1 million USD, while her reported salary includes approximately $370 per event or appearance. These figures could differ based on growing popularity and rising chances.
Interesting Facts About Aria
Aria ranks #702 on the Kpopping database.
She was trained for 10 months before her official debut.
Her stage name is “Aria,” while her birth name is Kunju Gautami.
She appeared as a child actor in the Malayalam film “Melvilasom” in 2011, playing the character Ammu.
A populous Indian, she is now the second K-pop idol after Shreya Lenka in making, inspiring all aspiring Indian artists to take that leap of faith. Aria is a multilingual soul and speaks English, Korean, Hindi, and Malayalam fluently. Such a journey from a small Indian town to the global K-Pop scene will be a landmark cultural achievement.
FAQs
Q: Who has been the second K-pop star from India?
A: The second Indian K-pop debutant is Aria, her real name being Kunju Gautami.
Q: When was Aria born?
A: She was born on 12 May 2003 in Kerala, India.
Q: How old is Aria?
A: Aria has turned 20 years as of 2023.
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