Rising Star Yuki Opens Up About Depression and Drama
Thai-Japanese actress and mor lam singer Yuki Haitonkham opened up about facing depression and drama since starting her career at age 13, including rumors of being "bought" by a record label and harsh criticism over her voice. Despite the o
Yuki Haitonkham, the new leading actress of Channel 7HD and a Thai-Japanese half-breed mor lam singer, opened her heart completely on the talk show "Lunchtime Entertainment Talk" to discuss her journey through various controversies from childhood to becoming a leading artist. She recounted the drama surrounding her early career as a mor lam lead vocalist starting at age 13, the rumors of being "bought" when she joined Haitonkham record label at 16, and the harsh criticism she faced when leaving her previous label.
Yuki explained that she has been performing since age 11-12 but became a full-time mor lam lead vocalist at just 13 years old, facing immense pressure and criticism for being too young. She said, "To become Yuki Haitonkham today, I've been through a lot of difficult things. Every job was tiring with a lot of pressure. Since I started working as a child, there was so much drama. Every small move I made created drama, so calling me 'a girl of a hundred dramas' isn't an exaggeration."
When she left her original label at 16, she received a call from Prakiatchai Haitonkham, the owner of Haitonkham record label, who invited her to perform for one hour for 30,000 baht—more than she had previously earned. Inspired by her idol Lamyai Haitonkham who was already with the label, she accepted. However, her move was not without controversy, with rumors spreading that she had been "bought" and replaced Lamyai. She also faced criticism about her singing voice, with some saying she should return to school instead of pursuing music. Despite all the obstacles, Yuki has proven her abilities and earned the admiration of Channel 7HD fans through her talent, beauty, and gratitude.
