Shreya Lenka is a member of the Korean girl group Blackswan. She is living the dream of many K-pop fans and is now a big name in India for going all the way to Korea. She started as a trainee when she was 18 years old to debut with Blackswan. Let us know more about this hard-working idol who is making a name for herself in Korea.
1. She Is The First Indian K-pop Idol
Though there are Indians in the groups Z-boys and Z-girls, but these groups are not completely K-pop. Blackswan is a mainstream K-pop group and that makes Shreya the first Indian on the way to become an idol.
2. She Is From Odisha
Shreya is from the eastern state of Odisha in India. She was born in the city of Rourkela, which is famous for its steel plant. She grew up in this city, surrounded by its rich culture and heritage.
3. She Is A Trained Odissi Dancer
Odissi is the traditional form of dance-drama that originated in the temples of the state. It has received recognition as a classical dance form. Shreya has been trained is Odissi for a year and a half. She is also familiar with contemporary and hip-hop dance forms.
4. She Was One Among 4,000 Applicants
Blackswan had a global audition for its members and hence Shreya had a lot of competition. There were 4,000 participants who were trying to be a part of the group. But Shreya was shortlisted and has been receiving various types of training.
5. She Was Not A Part Of The Band From The Beginning
One of Blackswan’s members parted ways with the group after a controversy. DR music soon started a global search for a girl to replace their member. This led to many auditions and Shreya was selected as a member.
6. She Has A Different Stage Name
Shreya uses a different name on stage and it is ‘Sriya.’ This name is very similar to her original name and reduces confusion. It is also pronounced almost the same way and is catchy to use as a stage name.
7. She Loves Korean Food
Shreya was a K-pop fan even before she started training. She has a lot of love towards Korean culture, especially Korean cuisine. She has mentioned that she loves eating kimbap and that is her favourite food in Korea.
8. She Has Learnt Classical Music
Shreya has learnt classical Hindustani music, thanks to the support of her grandmother. She has learned Western songs online. She has also said that she learns English songs to work on pronunciation and her accent.
9. She Has A Youtube Channel
Shreya has her own youtube channel named ‘Shreya Lenka Dance.’ She puts up choreography and dance videos for some of the most popular songs. Her love for dance and her skill at this art can be seen on her channel.
10. She Is A Yoga Enthusiast
Shreya practices Yoga as a part of her routine. She feels that it helps her become more flexible. She has posted about yoga and performing yoga, which shows how fit she is. She also inspires many to take up yoga.
