Yongsin Wongpanitnont (Thai: ยงศิลป์ วงศ์พนิตนนท์; born April 11, 2002), also known as Yorch (Thai: ยอร์ช), is a Thai actor, singer, and model. He is best known for his role as Wanchaloem in Thong Nuea Kao (2013). Yorch made his debut as a solo artist with the single "Seven" on April 11, 2023.[1] He is a member of the South Korean boy band POW.
Career
2012–2021: Career beginnings in acting
Yorch began his career as a child actor in 2012, at the age of 10. Since then, he has appeared in many television dramas, including Thong Nuea Kao (2013), Luead Mungkorn: Singh (2015) and Wai Sab Saraek Kad 2 (2019). He gained popularity for playing the role of Wanchaloem, in the drama Thong Nuea Kao in 2013 which also earned him a nomination for the 5th Nataraj Award for Best Supporting Actor.[2][3]
In 2018, Yorch auditioned for SM Entertainment. However, he wasn't able to become a trainee due to his contract with Thai TV3.[4][5]
On January 20, 2022, Yorch was revealed to be a member of Big Hit Music's upcoming boy group with the tentative name Trainee A.[6] However, the debut project was later cancelled and Trainee A's all social media channels ended their services on December 23, 2022.[7]
2023–present: Solo career and debut with POW
Yorch made his debut as a solo artist with the single "Seven" on April 11, 2023.[1]
On July 10, it was revealed that he will debut in a boy group under Grid Entertainment.[8] On August 1, it was announced that Yorch will make his debut as a member of the new boy group POW in September 2023.[9][10]
^""'빅히트상' 모아뒀네"...7명 전원 얼굴 공개된 빅히트 차기 男 아이돌" ["I've collected the 'Big Hit Awards'"... The next big hit idol whose faces were revealed for all 7 people] (in Korean). Dispatch. January 20, 2022. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.