The star aura captivates fans in droves for “Yuki Phenphaka, or Yuki Haithongkham” a young, new-generation luk thung molam singer of Thai-Japanese descent, who recently rose to become a leading actress on Channel 7HD with the drama “Angel of Molam” by Khon TV (Thailand), currently filming intensively.
Recently, Yuki appeared on the program “Midday Entertainment Talk,” showcasing her clear, fresh molam singing style before opening up in-depth about her life story—how she overcame drama from a music-loving girl to a top artist.
This episode shared her life struggles, including controversies over her being a molam lead actress since childhood, an ungraceful split with her former label, rumors of being bought to join Haithongkham label, and speculation about replacing Lamyai Haithongkham. Yuki candidly addressed all, including her first full lead role in “Angel of Molam.” Her beauty, charm, talent, and gratitude impressed fans and won over many Channel 7HD viewers.
“To become Yuki Haithongkham today, I have gone through many tough challenges. Every job was exhausting and stressful. Since I started working as a child, there was constant drama. Even small moves caused controversies. I could be called a 'girl of a hundred dramas' without exaggeration.”
“The drama began when I became a molam lead actress during my time with the Vihok Molam label. I joined the group at 11 or 12 years old, but was given the lead role at 13 by the bandleader. Being so young, I felt pressured and had to train hard as I didn’t know many molam songs yet.”
“There was drama from the start, questioning if I was too young and whether it was appropriate to have a child in the lead role. Most comments were negative; no one encouraged me by saying ‘keep fighting’ or ‘you’ll do well.’ But I tried to prove my talent until I overcame that phase.”
“When I joined Haithongkham label at 16, more drama arose, including rumors I was bought out. Actually, I wasn’t bought at all. After leaving my old label, many people called me, and I decided to take a long break to focus on school.”
“Then I received many calls from Khun Prajakchai Haithongkham’s number. I answered and learned he genuinely wanted me to work with them. He offered me a one-hour show with a 30,000 baht fee, which was much more than I’d earned before. Plus, my idol Lamyai was there, so I accepted and joined Haithongkham label.”
“At the new label, heavy drama continued. Because my exit from the former label wasn’t smooth, people said my voice was bad, comparing it to a dog urinating on zinc, and told me I shouldn’t be a singer anymore and should return to school.”
“There was also drama claiming I replaced Lamyai Haithongkham, though we work in different parts and rarely meet except at concerts. We have a good senior-junior relationship and have worked together on songs like ‘You Don’t Sure’.”
“All the drama caused me great pressure leading to nearly five years of depression. I kept reading comments, consuming social media and news about myself repeatedly. I memorized every account and had to see doctors regularly. It was really tough to get through it.”
“It remains a wound in my heart to this day. I started working as a child because I wanted to help my parents. When I was eight, I overheard my parents talking about debts and the house possibly being seized. I realized how serious it was and asked my mother to let me work. I began working at age ten.”
Her mother, Khun Aum, who has been Yuki’s safe haven, also joined the conversation, sharing unseen perspectives about her beautiful daughter.
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