Nyendra

Nyendra
ཉེན་དྲ
Born
Thukten Nyendra

2001 or 2002 (age 24–25)
Mebisa, Chukha District, Bhutan
OriginThimphu, Bhutan
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • music producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2022–present

Thukten Nyendra (Dzongkha: ཐུག་བསྟན་ཉེན་དྲ; born 2001 or 2002), known mononymously as Nyendra (Dzongkha: ཉེན་དྲ), is a Bhutanese singer-songwriter and music producer. He is set to represent Bhutan in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 with the song "Lhayi Semo".

Early life

Nyendra was born in 2001 or 2002, in Mebisa, a town in Chukha District, Bhutan, where he was also raised. His mother is named Nidup Tshomo. He has been playing the guitar and singing since he was four or five years old.

Musical career

His 2024 single "Oh No!" went viral amongst TikTok users in Bhutan, bringing him his first recognition in the country.

In August 2025, Nyendra competed at Druk Dra 2025, where he reached the final before the latter was cancelled.

On 28 July 2026, Nyendra was one of the five artists selected for Rhythm of Bhutan, while his competing song "Lhayi Semo" was released on 7 August. He won the competition on 11 August, earning him the right to represent Bhutan in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand in November.

Personal life

Nyendra moved to the capital city of Thimphu at 19 to pursue his music career. In July 2025, he graduated from Royal Thimphu College with a degree in Mass Communication and Journalism.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details
Let Me Tell You a Story
  • Released: 10 September 2025
  • Label: Independent release
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"A No Love Like This" 2022 Non-album singles
"December" 2023
"You and Me"
"Hint" 2024
"Oh No!"
"Tell Me"
"I" 2025
"Take Me Back" Let Me Tell You a Story
"Zamling" (འཛམ་གླིང) Non-album singles
"Lhayi Semo (The Angel)" (ལྷ་ཡི་སྲས་མོ།) 2026
List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Collide"
(Jigme Chophel Wangyel featuring Nyendra and Sangs)		 2024 Non-album singles
"Secrets"
(Jigme Chophel Wangyel featuring Nyendra)

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Eurovision Song Contest Asia has its first entry". Eurovision.com. European Broadcasting Union. 11 August 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Wangchuk, Pelden; Palzom, Sherub Dadron (10 August 2026). Chezom, Sangay (ed.). "Five voices, one ticket to the world stage: Bhutan set to crown its first Eurovision Asia star". Bhutan Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Tshering, Ugyen (31 July 2026). "Bhutan ready to shine as Eurovision Asia finalists announced". The Bhutanese. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Thukten Nyendra to represent Bhutan at Eurovision Song Contest Asia". Daily Bhutan Times. 12 August 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  5. ↑ Koszczyńska, Zofia (18 August 2026). "Eurowizja Azja 2026. Oto pierwszy uczestnik. "Tworzy się historia"" [Eurovision Asia 2026. Here's the first contestant. "History is being made"]. Radio Złote Przeboje (in Polish). Agora Spółka Akcyjna. Retrieved 18 August 2026. Został nim muzyk o pseudonimie Nyendra. [The winner is a musician who goes by the stage name Nyendra.]
  6. ↑ "Shuffle.bt on Facebook: "Thukten Nyendra, popularly known as Nyendra, is a singer-songwriter making waves in Bhutan's music scene. He's known for heartfelt tracks like "Secrets" with Jigme Chophel Wangyel, as well as his solo songs "Like I Wish" and "Ta Mey." Nyendra often performs live at pubs, clubs, and various events, charming audiences with his soulful voice and stage presence. Beyond his music, he's loved for his sweet and humble personality."". Facebook. Shuffle.bt. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Jiandani, Sanjay (11 August 2026). "Bhutan: Nyendra to debut at Eurovision Song Contest Asia with "Lhayi Semo"". ESCToday. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Palzom, Sherub Dadron; Wangchuk, Pelden (12 August 2026). Chezom, Sangay (ed.). "Thukten Nyendra to represent Bhutan at Eurovision Song Contest Asia". Bhutan Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Your complete guide to 'Rhythm of Bhutan'". Eurovision.com. European Broadcasting Union. 7 August 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Nyendra wins national final to represent Bhutan at Eurovision Asia 2026". Aussievision. 11 August 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 4 Palzom, Sherub Dadron; Wangchuk, Pelden (18 August 2026). Pem, Sonam (ed.). "From self-doubt to spotlight: Thukten Nyendra's journey to Eurovision Asia". Bhutan Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 "Thukten Nyendra turns a childhood passion into a national dream". Daily Bhutan Times. 18 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  13. 1 2 3 4 Chen, Ashley (19 August 2026). "From Chhukha to Eurovision Asia: Thukten's journey to Bhutan's biggest music stage". Daily Bhutan. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "Strings and stories season 01, Episode 07 with Thukten Nyendra". YouTube (Stated in 16:55.). Bhutan Broadcasting Service. 13 July 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  15. ↑ Granger, Anthony (26 August 2025). "Bhutan: Druk Dra Semi-Final Held". Eurovoix World. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "EBU shuts down Eurovision Asia speculation". The Euro Trip Podcast. 28 August 2025. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  17. ↑ Chozom, Sangay (28 July 2026). "Five artists vie for Bhutan's Eurovision spot". Bhutan Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
  18. ↑ Granger, Anthony (6 August 2026). "🇧🇹 Bhutan: Rhythm of Bhutan Songs Released". Eurovoix. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  19. ↑ Ljuština, Stevan (11 August 2026). "Azija 2026 | Thukten Nyendra za Butan" [Asia 2026 | Thukten Nyendra for Bhutan]. Evrovizija.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  20. ↑ Starkas, Jakov (11 August 2026). "Nyendra będzie reprezentować Bhutan na Eurovision Asia 2026!" [Nyendra will represent Bhutan at Eurovision Asia 2026!]. ESCSpot (in Polish). Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  21. ↑ "Strings and stories season 01, Episode 07 with Thukten Nyendra". YouTube (Stated in 1:18.). Bhutan Broadcasting Service. 13 July 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  22. ↑ Rybak, Adrian (12 August 2026). "Pierwszy w historii uczestnik Eurowizji Azja. Bhutan wybrał reprezentanta" [Asia's first-ever Eurovision entrant. Bhutan has chosen its representative]. Radio Eska (in Polish). Grupa Radiowa Time [pl]. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  23. ↑ "Let me tell you a story – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  24. ↑ "A No Love Like This – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  25. ↑ "December – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  26. ↑ "You and Me – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  27. ↑ "Hint – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  28. ↑ "Oh No! – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  29. ↑ "Tell Me! – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  30. ↑ "I – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  31. ↑ "Take Me Back – Song by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  32. ↑ "Zamling – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 27 December 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  33. ↑ "ལྷ་ཡི་སྲས་མོ། (Lhayi semo - The Angel) – Single – Album by Nyendra – Apple Music". Apple Music. 7 August 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  34. ↑ "Collide (feat. Nyendra & Sangs) – Single – Album by Jigme Chophel Wangyel – Apple Music". Apple Music. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  35. ↑ "Secrets (feat. Nyendra) – Single – Album by Jigme Chophel Wangyel – Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2026.