Pre-debut: Chuang Asia: Thailand and "Lucky Bell" In July 2023,
Tencent announced
Chuang Asia: Thailand, the first international entry to the
Chuang franchise originally based in China, which will take place in Thailand. The show brought together seventy female trainees to form a nine-member girl group. It aired from February 3, 2024, to April 6, 2024. During the final episode, the group was formed and performed the song "Lucky Bell". "Lucky Bell" was later released as the group's pre-debut single on April 26. Prior to
Chuang Asia: Thailand, Xueyao competed on
Chuang 2020 (2020), the third season of the
Chuang franchise. Ruan and Wang Ke also competed on the South Korean idol reality shows
Girls Planet 999 (2021) and
Produce 48 (2018) respectively. Qiao Yiyu gained some recognition in China for competing in the reality shows
Great Dance Crew (2022) and
Youth π Plan (2023). Pailiu is a Thai-Vietnamese model under
Miss Grand Thailand and was the fifth runner-up in the
2023 pageant. Yean debuted as a soloist in 2020 under Khaosan Entertainment, and Elyn was a child actress who appeared in the Malaysian drama
Geng UPSR (2015–2016).
2024–2026: Group activities Preparation for the group's debut with their first
extended play (EP) began in May 2024. Their debut single, "Hourglass", was released on August 22, preceding the release of their first EP of the same name on September 6. The EP had a physical release in China in January 2025. On April 6, 2025, during the live finale of
Chuang Asia: Season 2, Gen1es debuted and performed their new single "Vroom", with member Qiao Yiyu further announcing that they are working on their next album. The single was released on June 21, and will be included in their second EP
Gen1. The second single from the EP, "Rewrite", was released on July 12. Pre-sale for the physical EP began on October 21. On February 3, 2026, Ryce announced that Gen1es will be disbanding on February 6. The group was initially contracted to last three years till 2027. ==Other ventures==