Pongsapak Udompoch (Thai: พงศภัค อุดมโภชน์; born 5 November 2003), nicknamed Santa (Thai: แซนต้า). Previously an actor under Studio Wabi Sabi, he continued his acting career under Thai television production agent GMMTV in April 2024. He then gained widespread recognition for his role as Gun in the 2024 series Perfect 10 Liners. In December 2024, he later became a member of the Thai pop boy band JASP.ER under Riser Music. Before debuting in the group, he had been a K-pop trainee in South Korea for six months, participating in the 2023 survival show Fantasy Boys.
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Early life and education
Pongsapak was born in Thailand. Initially passionate about technology, he dreamed of working as a programmer. However, after being inspired by BTS, he developed aspirations of pursuing a career as an idol. His ambitions as an artist solidified after participating in contests such as To Be Number One Idol 9 in 2019 and Fantasy Boys in 2023. Devoted to dance, he has consistently posted dance videos on social media platforms such as X and TikTok.
He received his high school diploma from Triampat and pursued a post-secondary degree in Digital Marketing Communication and Branding at Rangsit University. While in college, he was involved in school events, such as serving as the MC for the student orientation ceremony.