Aria Kpop Star Biography In 2025
Aria, initially known as Kunju Gautami, is a budding K-pop idol from Kerala, India. She has shocked the world by becoming the second Indian to become a member of a K-pop group, after Shreya Lenka (Sriya). Aria became a part of the K-pop girl group X: in as the Maknae (youngest) and vocalist in 2023. Through her multilingual personality, friendly nature, and talent, she has gained international recognition overnight.
Early Life and Education
Aria was born on 12 May 2003 in Kerala. She spent most of her early life in her hometown, where she developed an intense passion for music and dance since childhood. Aria appeared as a child actor in the Malayalam film Melvilasom in 2011, playing the role of Ammu. Her schooling was done in Kerala, though exact details about her academic background remain private. She was always more passionate about performance than traditional studies.
Family and Background
Aria comes from such a warm family that they call home in the beautiful state of Kerala in faraway India. While details about her parents or siblings are not publicly known, it's clear that her family has backed her dreams from the beginning. Right now, Aria is single and hasn't spoken about dating to the public eye.
Career Journey
Well, in the year 2022, Aria set off on her journey with Korean Pop by choosing the stage name Ami and joining GBK Entertainment. She was introduced as a trainee and soon joined the girl group MEP-C. However, her time with MEP-C was short-lived, as the group ended its contract with her in early 2023.
Later that year. The group includes members Nova (Main Rapper), E.sha (Main Dancer), ROA (Leader and Main Vocalist), Chi. u (Sub-Rapper), and Aria as Vocalist and Maknae. Her persistence has earned her respect and admiration from across the whole K-pop universe.
Physical Appearance
- Age: 20 (as of 2023)
- Height: Approx. 5'3"
- Weight: Around 50 kg
- Skin Tone: Fair
- Hair: Black
- Eyes: Black
Social Media Presence
Aria is active on Instagram with the handle @aria_x.in, where she has over 182K followers and more than 175 posts. Information about her presence on Facebook or Twitter remains unknown as of now.
Net Worth and Income
As of 2025, Aria’s estimated net worth is around USD 1 million. Her reported monthly salary is about USD 370, excluding earnings from endorsements, performances, and sponsorships.
Interesting Facts
- Aria’s real name is Kunju Gautami.
- She was a child actor in the film Melvilasom.
- She trained for nearly 10 months before her debut.
- Aria is fluent in Korean, English, Hindi, and Malayalam.
- Her K-pop rank is currently 702.
A New Generation in K-pop
Aria's achievement is a benchmark for Indian presence in K-pop. Along with Sriya, she has paved the way for aspiring Indian musicians and demonstrates that talent, diligence, and deep faith can help break barriers.
