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Korean Entertainment Company HYBE and Geffen Records Announce Final Members of New Girl Group, KATSEYE
Forming KATSEYE
HYBE, the Korean entertainment company known for K-pop sensations BTS and NewJeans, has teamed up with major record label Geffen Records to create a brand new girl group called KATSEYE. After an extensive audition process, the final six members have been selected.
The Debut: Dream Academy
The formation of KATSEYE began on September 1, 2023, with a total of 120,000 submissions. After narrowing down the candidates to 20, the selected participants took part in a program called The Debut: Dream Academy. After twelve weeks of auditions and online fan voting, the final six members were chosen.
Meet the Members
Let's learn about the six talented members of HYBE's KATSEYE:
Manon Bannerman
Hailing from Switzerland, 21-year-old Manon Bannerman is a singer-songwriter who started writing songs at the age of 15. During The Debut: Dream Academy, she performed songs by Robyn, Billie Eilish, The Pussycat Dolls, and LE SSERAFIM.
Daniela Avanzini
Daniela Avanzini, 19, is from the United States and has a passion for dancing. She previously appeared on shows like So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation and America's Got Talent. Her performances during Dream Academy included songs by LE SSERAFIM, BLACKPINK, and The Pussycat Dolls.
Lara Raj
18-year-old Lara Raj is an Indian American who previously appeared in a campaign for Michelle Obama's Global Girls' Alliance. During Dream Academy, she performed songs by LE SSERAFIM, Paramore, and Demi Lovato.
Sophia Laforteza
Sophia Laforteza, 20, hails from Manila, Philippines. She has been singing since the age of 3 and is determined to become an icon. Her performances during Dream Academy included songs by Paramore, The Pussycat Dolls, and LE SSERAFIM.
Megan Skiendiel
Megan Skiendiel, 17, is from Honolulu and has a passion for singing, dancing, acting, and modeling. She impressed everyone during Dream Academy with her performances on songs by BLACKPINK, Demi Lovato, and LE SSERAFIM.
Jeung Yoonchae
15-year-old Jeung Yoonchae is originally from South Korea and dreams of becoming an inspiration through her singing. Her performances during Dream Academy included songs by LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, and Demi Lovato.
Coming Soon: A Docuseries
In the summer of 2024, a docuseries about the creation of KATSEYE will be released on Netflix, giving fans an inside look at the journey of the group.
About the Author:
Nikita is a K-Drama News Writer who loves exploring different genres of Korean dramas and is a K-Pop enthusiast, especially when it comes to BTS.
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