A2O LITE is a new nine-member girl group produced by Lee Soo-man, who debuted in October 2026. Their debut song "NEON" hit No. 1 on Korea's Melon TOP100 within 29 hours of release. Here are profiles of all nine members.
📋 A2O LITE Members at a Glance (name, birth date, origin)
| Name | Birth date | From |
| YOUNG | October 27, 2008 | Korea |
| HIMEKI | October 5, 2009 | Japan |
| VORA | February 10, 2010 | Korea |
| XILI | November 6, 2010 | China |
| RADA | April 11, 2011 | Thailand |
| MERCI | May 31, 2011 | China |
| AYUNE | January 29, 2013 | Korea |
| OA | February 8, 2013 | Japan / USA (reported to hold dual Japanese–American citizenship) |
| AIJING | April 24, 2013 | China |
Birth dates and origins are compiled from Japanese-language reports and profiles. Details may differ between sources — please check official announcements.
🎵 About the Group
| Group name | A2O LITE |
| Agency | A2O Entertainment (founded by Lee Soo-man) |
| Members | 9 (from Korea, Japan, China, Thailand and the USA) |
| Debut song | Digital single "NEON" |
| Debut | MV released October 12; audio released October 13 at 18:00 (KST) |
| Record | No. 1 on Melon TOP100 29 hours after release; reported to have held No. 1 until October 16, 18:00 |
A2O Entertainment also has a boy group called "A2O SOUL". The names are similar, so be careful not to mix them up.
🎬 Debut MV: "NEON"
The video is titled "A2O LITE 'NEON' Official Video" from the A2O WORLD official channel.
👭 Member Profiles (in order of birth)
YOUNG
| Birth date | October 27, 2008 |
| From | Korea |
The oldest of the nine. She is a core vocalist and sings the main melody in "NEON". Her distinctive vocal tone is drawing attention.
HIMEKI
| Birth date | October 5, 2009 |
| From | Japan |
The Japan-born member. She trained in dance, vocals and Korean before debuting, and is known for a clear, fresh look.
VORA
| Birth date | February 10, 2010 |
| From | Korea |
Known for a "cool-yet-cute" look. She also takes part in the dance break in "NEON".
XILI
| Birth date | November 6, 2010 |
| From | China |
Calls herself a "dance machine" and is a pillar of the group's performance. She performs the opening dance break in "NEON" together with AIJING.
RADA
| Birth date | April 11, 2011 |
| From | Thailand |
The only Thai member. She handles the high notes in "NEON" and supports the vocals with a delicate voice.
MERCI
| Birth date | May 31, 2011 |
| From | China |
Has a cool atmosphere and sharp eyes. She performs a solo dance part in the bridge of "NEON".
AYUNE
| Birth date | January 29, 2013 |
| From | Korea |
Known for a pure, clear-faced look, with straight black hair and dark, expressive eyes.
OA
| Birth date | February 8, 2013 |
| From | Japan / USA (reported dual citizenship) |
Has an American father and a Japanese mother. She is drawing attention as the group's "visual center".
AIJING
| Birth date | April 24, 2013 |
| From | China |
The youngest of the nine. She performs the opening dance break in "NEON" with XILI, and her straight brown hair and cute look were a talking point at the debut showcase.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the oldest member of A2O LITE?
YOUNG, born on October 27, 2008, is the oldest of the nine members.
Who is the youngest member of A2O LITE?
AIJING, born on April 24, 2013, is the youngest.
Are there Japanese members in A2O LITE?
HIMEKI is from Japan. OA has an American father and a Japanese mother and is reported to hold dual Japanese–American citizenship.
Who is the main vocalist of A2O LITE?
YOUNG is a core vocalist and sings the main melody in the debut song "NEON". For official part assignments, please check the group's announcements.
Who is the center of A2O LITE?
OA is attracting attention as the "visual center". However, we could not confirm an official announcement naming a center for the group.
What is the popularity ranking of A2O LITE members?
We could not confirm any official popularity ranking. This article lists the members in order of birth instead.
What is the difference between A2O LITE and A2O SOUL?
Both belong to A2O Entertainment, founded by Lee Soo-man. A2O LITE is a nine-member girl group and A2O SOUL is a boy group.
🔥 Soonho's Take
A truly international nine-member group with members from Korea, Japan, China, Thailand and the USA. We are looking forward to what they do next. See our other K-pop group guides on the Japanese site as well.
🔗 Sources
・scketto – A2O LITE member profiles / thepath.tokyo – A2O LITE nine members / BEYOND – A2O LITE member introductions (Japanese)
This article is based on publicly available reports and profiles as of October 20, 2026. Member information and activities may change. Videos and photos are officially released materials.