Cherprang Areekul
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Name | |||
Thai | เฌอปราง อารีย์กุล | ||
Nickname | Cherprang (チャープラン, เฌอปราง) | ||
Birth Info | |||
Birthdate | May 2, 1996 | ||
Birthplace | ![]() | ||
Blood type | B | ||
Current Age | 26 Years Old | ||
Sizes | |||
Height | 159cm | ||
Professional Info | |||
Agency | iAM | ||
Social Networks | Facebook pages / Instagram | ||
Idol Career Info | |||
Group | BNK48 | ||
Team | Team BIII | ||
Debuted | February, 2017 / 1st Generation | ||
Cherprang (Cherprang Areekul) is a member of BNK48's Team BIII, the captain of BNK48 (Soukantoku) and general manager of BNK48 (Shihainin).
Contents
Trivia
- Name in Japanese: チャープラン・アーリークン
- Chinese Name: 刘秀敏 (Liu Xiumin)
- Hobbies: Cosplay
- Makes her own costumes
- The first costume she made was Hatsune Miku
- Likes: Science, NASA, space & astronomy
- Favorite colour: White
- Favorite food Tofu
- Admired member: Yamamoto Sayaka and Okada Nana
- Special skills: Scientific research, coding in Python, foreign languages
- Representative symbol: The cat
- Her fanbase is called the cat flock.
- Can speak Thai, English, and Japanese.
- Part Chinese.
- Was named captain of BNK48 in June 2017.
- Known for her leadership skill, maturity & high intelligence.
- Has a serious image. She considers herself a Ravenclaw.
- Part of the 4 Goddesses Unit with Jennis Oprasert, Praewa Suthamphong (Music) & Punsikorn Tiyakorn (Pun). This unit is usually considered the 'top members' of BNK48.
- Is a university student at the Mahidol University International College with Chemistry as her major.
- Is also a teaching & research assistant.
- Interested in space & gives talks on quantum chemistry & space science at various educational events (e.g Fame Lab for the British Council).
- Has published several research papers for Britain's Royal Science Open Society.
- Is very organised; uses a calendar and diary to write down her daily plans and schedules and sorts them by priority.
- Closest to Izuta Rina in BNK48.
- She is good friends with Taniguchi Megu, Kodama Haruka, Mao WeiJia & Chen Shih-ya.
- GNZ48's Liu LiFei is her fan.
- Is often shipped with Praewa Suthamphong (Music) in a pairing called 'Chersic'
- Got the first lead role in a movie, "Homestay", in 2018.
History
2017
- In February, she joined BNK48 as a Trainee during the Japan Expo in Thailand
- In June, she was made BNK48 captain.
- In August, she was part of her first Senbatsu with BNK's first single Aitakatta.
- On September 20th, she received a Rotary Club of Chatuchak's juvenile award by Thailand's deputy prime minister.
- In December, she was promoted to Team BIII.
- In December, she was also given her first center position for the Koi Suru Fortune Cookie B-side BNK48.
2018
- On February 22nd, was made the Buddhist ambassador for the Magha Puja Day by Thailand's National Office of Buddhism.
- On March 9th, at the EduLife Expo in Bangkok, was announced as a role model together with Natruja Chutiwansopon (Kaew) and Sawitchaya Kajonrungsilp (Satchan) by the Thai princess Soamsawali.
- In March, was part of BNK48's first concert "STARTO" in Bangkok.
- In March, she was invited to "Loukgolf's English Room", an English TV show on the Thai channel GMM25. Together with Punsikorn Tiyakorn and Jennis Oprasert, she did an entire interview in English.
- In May, she and Music were the only non-Japanese 48 Group members to rank in the First Day results of the AKB48 53rd Single Sekai Senbatsu Sousenkyo. They were also the only non-Japanese members to rank in the final results.
- Released on October 25th, became the female lead role for the theater movie "Homestay".
- On November 16th, won the Woman of the Year award at the GQ Thailand Men of the Year Awards 2018.
- In December, filed an official complaint with the police because of photoshopped pictures of her with inappropriate objects. She won the case and the guilty party was fined ฿200,000 and/or sentenced to a jail time of up to three years. It was also made clear that future acts would also be prosecuted.
2019
- On January 26th, at the BNK48 6th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo, ranked first place.
- On March 26th, received her first A-side center position for Beginner because of her sousenkyo rank.
- On June 12th, was nominated as the Top Newcoming girl of 2018 for her role in Homestay at the 8th Daradaily Awards, but did not win.
- On August 24th, was one of the 8 BNK48 members to participate in the AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2019 in Shanghai.
2020
- On January 14th, her first solo song It's Life was released on BNK48's seventh single 77 no Suteki na Machi e.
- On May 27th, appeared at the virtual concert ONE LOVE ASIA.
- On August 9th, was part of the Shonichi performance for Team BIII's second stage, Saishuu Bell ga Naru.
- On August 12th, announced a collaboration on a project with the the actors Vachirawit Chiva-aree (Bright) and Paris Intarakomalyasut (Ice Paris) for a yet unknown project.
2021
- On March 24th, the BNK48 Trainee stage Ganbare! Kenkyuusei started. It was produced by Cherprang.
2022
- On December 28th, it was announced she would become the General Manager (Shihainin) on top of being the group's captain.
Team History
BNK48 Senbatsu Election
- 1st Senbatsu Election - #1 (Center)
- 2nd Senbatsu Election - #2 (Senbatsu)
- 3rd Senbatsu Election - Didn't Participate
BNK48 Janken Tournaments
- 1st Janken Competition - #4 (Lost to Patchanan Jiajirachote (Orn))
AKB48 Senbatsu Elections
- 10th Senbatsu Election - #39 (Next Girls)
Singles Participation
BNK48 A-Sides
BNK48 B-Sides
- Oogoe Diamond (Aitakatta)
- 365nichi no Kamihikouki (Aitakatta)
- BNK48 (Koi Suru Fortune Cookie) (Center)
- Sakura no Hanabiratachi (Shonichi)
- Namida Surprise! (Shonichi)
- Temodemo no Namida (BNK Festival) (Duet with Praewa Suthamphong)
- It's Life (77 no Suteki na Machi e) (Solo)
- Supporter (77 no Suteki na Machi e) (WCenter with Plearnpichaya Komalarajun (Juné))
- Sukida Sukida Sukida (D.AAA)
- Pioneer (Jiwaru DAYS)
- Sakura no Ki ni Narou (Jiwaru DAYS)
AKB48 B-Sides
Other Singles
Albums Participation
BNK48 Albums
- RIVER (RIVER)
- Jabaja (Jabaja)
- Bye Bye Plastic (Jabaja) (Center)
- Warota People (Warota People)
- Can you...? (Warota People) (Center)
- Ma Ma Milk (Warota People)
Units
Stage Units
- BIII1 (PARTY ga Hajimaru yo)
- Hoshi no Ondo
- Classmate (Swap)
- BIII-W1 (Waiting Stage)
- Mata Anata no Koto wo Kangaeteta
- Temodemo no Namida (Swap)
- BIII2 (Saishuu Bell ga Naru)
- 18nin Shimai no Uta (Center)
Concert Units
STARTO
BNK48 Concert "1st 2gether"
AKB48 Group Kanshasai ~Rank in Concert~
BNK48 Space Mission Concert
AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2019 in Bangkok
AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2019 in Shanghai
AKB48 Group CIRCLE JAM 2023
- Team Cute
- Team Cool
Media Apperances
Documentaries
- BNK48 Documentary: GIRLS DON'T CRY (2018)
- One Take (2020)
Movies
- Homestay (2018)
Series
- One Year (2019)
- Cat Radio TV (2021)
- Cat Radio TV Season 2 (2022)
- Thank You Teacher (2022)
Solo Songs
Gallery
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Cherprang, winner of the BNK48 1st Senbatsu Sousenkyo (2019)
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Cherprang BNK48 1st Senbatsu Sousenkyo Poster (2018)
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Cherprang (November 2018)
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Cherprang (September 2018)
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Cheprang AKB48 10th Senbatsu Election Poster (2018)
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Cheprang (May 2018)
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Cheprang (March 2018)
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Cherprang (December 2017)
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Cherprang (August 2017)
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Cherprang (Debut)
BNK48 |
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Team BIII |
Members |
Cherprang・Earn・Fame・Grace・Hoop・Mean・Minmin・Miori Monet・Myyu・Niky・Paeyah・Panda・Peak・Wee・Yayee |
Stages |
BIII1・BIII-W1・BIII2 |
History |