About
CHONGQING — Babymonster An is the stage name of An Qi (安崎), born Chen Yaxin, born May 13, 1996 (KProfiles). The Chinese singer-dancer finished sixth on iQIYI's Youth With You 2 in 2020 and debuted as leader of THE9. The group disbanded December 5, 2021 (Wikipedia). She now works solo under Star Master Entertainment.
Position in THE9: leader, main dancer, lead vocalist, sub rapper (KProfiles).
Early Life & Background
Born May 13, 1996; hometown Chongqing (KProfiles). Trained under Star Master Entertainment. Placed in the company girl group Hickey before 2020. Selected with three Hickey groupmates to compete on Youth With You 2, which premiered March 12, 2020. Stood out on vocals and dance. Finished sixth.
Career Growth
May 30, 2020: finishes sixth in the Youth With You 2 finale; THE9 forms (Wikipedia). August 10, 2020: official group debut. Serves as leader, main dancer, lead vocalist. December 5, 2021: THE9 disbands.
Post-2021: solo career under Star Master Entertainment. Music on major streaming platforms and YouTube Music. Instagram following above 158,000.
Career Timeline
Public Image & Style
Confidence as brand. Explosive stage presence, sharp dance, strong vocals. 'Stage commander' of THE9 despite small stature. Social voice: bold, professional-only. Signature: chili pepper emoji, 'Feel damn good' bio line.
Fame & Fandom (iFAMOUS Rankings)
No formal fan-club name. Fans call her 'little pepper' — Chongqing heat, compact frame, oversized stage command. iFANN Global Fame Engine: #40,352 globally, #30,157 in category, October 19, 2026. Outside published Top lists. YouTube: 7,670 subscribers, 834,624 views, October 15, 2026. iFAMOUS tracking confirms a small, strictly professional digital footprint.
Interesting Facts and Legends
Rank 6 with 4,488,806 finale votes. Follows only two accounts on social media. A Carrd site serves as her central hub. Nickname 'Babymonster' predates THE9. Fan nickname 'little pepper' ties Chongqing cuisine to stage energy.
Family & Personal Life
Born Chen Yaxin; performs as An Qi. Raised in Chongqing. Parent and sibling details are not published. Household background is not on record. Personal life stays private.
Notable Connections
THE9 (2020–2021): Liu Yuxin, Yu Shuxin, Xu Jiaqi, Yu Yan, Xie Keyin, Zhao Xiaotang, Kong Xueer, Lu Keran (Wikipedia). Pre-debut group Hickey (Star Master Entertainment), with groupmates Moyao, Shangguan Xiai, and Wenzhe competing alongside her on Youth With You 2.
Relationships & Dating History
No confirmed romantic relationships on record. No partner links from credible sources. Personal life is private. Status: undisclosed.
Salary, Net Worth In 2026
Undisclosed
iFANN Editorial Team estimate
Undisclosed. No credible outlet has published a verified figure. Earlier unsourced estimates are dropped from this page. Income contexts: music releases, live performance, endorsements. No audited totals exist.
Awards & Accolades
Known For
THE9
2020 · Leader, main dancer, lead vocalist
Solo music career
2021 · Soloist
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Quick Facts
- Profession
- singer
- Born
- May 13, 1996
- Birthplace
- Chongqing, China
- Gender
- Female
- Birth Sign
- Taurus
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Chen Yaxin
- Height
- Undisclosed
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