Carmen Makes History as First Indonesian Idol to Debut in SM Entertainment

Carmen Makes History as First Indonesian Idol to Debut in SM Entertainment
Nyoman Ayu Carmenita becomes the first Indonesian idol to debut under SM Entertainment.

SEAToday.com, Seoul - Balinese girl Nyoman Ayu Carmenita became the first Indonesian idol to debut with SM Entertainment. In its announcement on Monday (1/13), SM Entertainment released the latest teaser for the girl group in SMTOWN LIVE 2025 called "Heart2Heart". Carmen is one of the 7 members who will debut in "Heart2Heart" on February 24.

Previously, Carmen has been a trainee at SM Entertainment since 2022. Born in 2006, she has shown exceptional talent with her melodious voice, rapping skills and piano playing.

Carmen's entry into the Korean entertainment industry makes her the fifth Indonesian K-pop idol after SECRET NUMBER's Dita Karang, VVUP's Kim, BEAUTYBOX's Via, and I.MET.U's Cleo.