A2k (America to Korea) is a Korean-American survival show. The Survival Show had 11 contestants: Yuna, Cristina, Melissa, Camila, Lexus, Kendall, Savanna, KG, Gina, Mischa, and Kelly. The global group will probably debut in Korea in 2024. The show audited the American Cities of Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles to attend the K-Pop boot camp in L.A. The show aired on 13 July 2023 and ended on 21 September 2023. A collaboration of JYP Entertainment and Republic Records produced the show.
In this Survival Show, Each contestant’s goal is to earn all four slots in their pendant during the one-week boot camp course to move on to the JYP training center in Korea to go through the final selection of the new girl group. The final line-up is not a fixed number, meaning all 11 contestants can debut together.
The four qualities contestants must achieve are singing, dancing, star quality, and character. The show started airing on July 13, 2023. The Show ended on September 21, 2023, with the announcement of the six members who will debut in the girl group VCHA.
Check out and follow A2K Survival Show’s official accounts:
Instagram: @america2korea
Twitter: @America2Korea
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A2K Members
Cristina
Her Stage name is Cristina (크리스티나). Her birth name is Cristina Lopez Sandiford. She was born on 11 May 2005. Her age is around 19 years old as of 2022. She is American by Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Taurus.
Her position is yet to be announced in the group.
Early Life:
She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’4” (162 cm) and her weight is around 47 kg (103 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- At 17, she is already a freshman in college, having graduated high school a year early.
- She is a performer.
- She is a coach at her K-pop dance studio, Seoul Cristina KPOP Dance Academy.
Yuna
Her Stage name is Yuna (유나). Her birth name is Yuna Gonzales. She was born on 25 April 2005. Her age is around 19 years old as of 2024. She is American By Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Taurus.
Her position is not revealed yet.
Early Life:
She was born in California, United States.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’5” (164 cm) and her weight is around 46 kg (101 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- Her descent is Mexican.
- She watched Girls’ Generation and wanted to be like them.
- She founded and led the K-pop club in her high school.
Lexus
Her Stage name is Lexus/Lexi (렉서스/렉시). Her birth name is Lexus Vang. She was born on 22 November 2005. Her age is around 19 years old as of 2024. She is American By Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Her position is yet to be revealed in the group.
Early Life:
She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’5” (164 cm) and her weight is around 46 kg (101 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She is Hmong by ethnicity.
- She likes to listen to several genres like R&B, pop, K-pop, etc.
- She earned her pendant in episode 1.
Savanna
Her Stage name is Savanna. Her birth name is Savanna Blanca Collins. She was born on 26 July 2006. Her age is around 18 years old as of 2024. She is American By Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Leo.
Her position is not revealed yet.
Early Life:
She was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’4” (164 cm) and her weight is around 48 kg (104 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She was trained to be a professional gymnast for 7 years but had to quit due to injury.
- She has a collection of 15 hats.
- She is disciplined from gymnastics which will help her in the Korean music field.
Melissa
Her Stage name is Melissa (멜리사). Her birth name is Melissa Kadas. She was born on 22 July 2005. Her age is around 19 years old as of 2024. She is Canadian by Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Cancer.
Her position is yet to be announced in the group.
Early Life:
She was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’4” (164 cm) and her weight is around 46 kg (101 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She earned 7th place in dance.
- She earned Vocal Stone after performing ‘Easy On Me’ by Adele in Episode 7.
- She earned 2nd place in Vocal.
Gina
Her Stage name is Gina (지나). Her birth name is Gina De Bosschere. She was born in July 2009. Her age is around 15 years old as of 2024. She is Korean By Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Leo.
Her position is not revealed yet.
Early Life:
She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’6” (165 cm) and her weight is around 47 kg (103 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She lived in India for a short time.
- She also moved to Canada in kindergarten.
- She also lived in Paris, France when she was 5 months old.
Kelly
Her Stage name is Kaylee (케일리). Her birth name is Kaylee Lee. Her Korean name is Lee Seohui (이서희). She was born on 24 November 2009. Her age is around 15 years old as of 2024. She is Korean-American By Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Her position is yet to be revealed.
Early Life:
She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’5” (164 cm) and her weight is around 46 kg (101 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She can speak English and Korean.
- She started training one week before the final audition and learned her performance three days beforehand.
- She likes the Winter Season.
Camila
Her Stage name is Camila. Her birth name is Camila Ribeaux Valdes. She was born on 10 August 2005. Her age is around 19 years old as of 2024. She is Canadian by Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Leo. Her MBTI Type is INFJ.
Her position is not revealed yet.
Early Life:
She was born in Barcelona, Spain.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’7” (170 cm) and her weight is around 57 kg (126 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She likes the Automne season.
- She is a fan of Kpop boys group BTS.
- She also participated in the “BTS – Love Yourself” Campaign.
Mischa
Her Stage name is Mischa (미샤). Her birth name is Mischa Salkin. She was born on 2 August 2009. Her age is around 15 years old as of 2024. She is American By Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Leo.
Her position is yet to be revealed.
Early Life:
She was born in Florida, United States.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’0” (155 cm) and her weight is around 41 kg (95 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She earned her pendant in episode 3.
- She is a good dancer.
- She didn’t pass the Vocal Evaluation in episode 8.
Kendall
Her Stage name is Kendall. Her birth name is Kendall Ebeling. She was born on 1 June 2006. Her age is around 18 years old as of 2024. She is American By Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Gemini. Her MBTI Type is ISTJ.
Her position is not revealed yet.
Early Life:
She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’3” (162 cm) and her weight is around 46 kg (101 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She did ballet for 5 years.
- She can also do jazz, theater, and lyrical.
- She enjoys warm and cozy spaces.
KG
Her Stage name is KG (케이지). Her birth name is Kiera Grace. She was born on 17 June 2007. Her age is around 17 years old as of 2024. She is American By Nationality. Her Zodiac sign is Gemini.
Her position is yet to be revealed.
Early Life:
She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Physical Appearance:
Her height is around 5’1” (157 cm) and her weight is around 49 kg (106 lbs). Her blood group is “not known”.
Facts:
- She wants to break the habit of getting more sleep due to late practices and staying up too late afterward.
- She likes to play football and basketball as well as skateboarding.
- She is a protestant.
