Thukten Nyendra (; born 2001 or 2002), known mononymously as Nyendra (), is a Bhutanese singer-songwriter and music producer. He will be representing 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 when he was aged 19 to pursue his music career. Since July 2025 he is a graduate of 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 rowspan="7" "December"2023 "You and Me" "Hint"2024 "Oh No!" "Tell Me" "I"2025 "Take Me Back"Let Me Tell You a Story "Zamling" rowspan="2" "Lhayi Semo (The Angel)" 2026
As featured artist +List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Collide" 2024 rowspan="2" "Secrets"
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