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Katseye
Katseye in May 2025 From left to right: Manon, Daniela, Sophia, Megan, Lara, Yoonchae
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, United States
Genres	Pop dance-pop
Years active	2024 (2024) – present
Labels	Geffen Hybe
Members	Manon Sophia Daniela Lara Megan Yoonchae
Website	www.katseye.world

Katseye (pronounced cat’s eye and stylized in all caps) is a global girl group based in the United States made through the reality show Dream Academy, a collaboration between Hybe and Geffen Records. There are six members: Manon, Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. The group debuted in June 2024 with their song "Debut".

In November 2021, Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records started taking applications for a new global girl group.^[1] In 2022, auditions were held in South Korea, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records wanted to make a group that would "transcend national, cultural, and artistic boundaries". In an interview with Korea JoonAng Daily, Hybe founder Bang Si-hyuk said that he wanted to promote the new group in the United States.^[2]

From over 120,000 applicants, twenty contestants were selected to compete in the reality show Dream Academy. The show premiered on August 19, 2023, and the competition ended on November 18. Sophia Laforteza, Lara Raj, Yoonchae Jeong, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, and Manon Bannerman were selected to be in the girl group Katseye.^[3]

Katseye's formation and their preparations for their debut EP were in the documentary Pop Star Academy: Katseye [en]. The documentary was premiered on August 21, 2024.^[4] The documentary was distributed by Netflix. The movie was directed by Nadia Hallgreen [en]. For the EP, Katseye collaborated with several songwriters and producers, including Ryan Tedder and Omer Fedi [en].^[5]

The first of the two singles for the EP, "Debut", was released on June 28, with a music video recorded in Medellín, Colombia, directed by Gregory Ohrel. The single is a dance-pop song about confidence and the strong bond between the group members.^[6] After the single was released, Hybe and Geffen said that the group’s first EP, "SIS (Soft Is Strong)", would be released in August.^[7]

The second single, "Touch", was released on July 26. The single had a different sound from "Debut" and focuses on the vocals of the members. "Touch" was number 22 on the Billboard Bubbling Hot 100 after a viral TikTok dance.^[8][7]

The full EP, named SIS (Soft Is Strong), was released on August 16.^[9] The EP had five tracks. SIS was number 119 on the Billboard 200. To support the EP, the group went on a tour in Asia starting in South Korea on September 12.^[10] On November 14, Katseye released "Flame", the theme song for the Netflix animated series Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld.^[11]

Katseye released a new single, "Gnarly", on April 30. Gnarly was on the Billboard Hot 100.^[12] The song was released as the first single from their second EP, Beautiful Chaos. On June 6, Katseye released a remix of "Gnarly" featuring rapper Ice Spice.^[13]

On June 20, Katseye released "Gabriela", the second single of Beautiful Chaos. The track also had a music video styled as a telenovela and featured a cameo from actress Jessica Alba.^[14] British singer Charli XCX helped write the song Gabriela. The song was described as a modern take on Dolly Parton’s song, "Jolene".^[15]

On June 27, Beautiful Chaos was released, along with a music video for the third single of Beautiful Chaos, "Gameboy".^[16] The EP was fourth place on Billboard 200.^[16] "Beautiful Chaos" is Katseye's first EP to be in the top ten of the Billboard charts.^[16]

In November 2025, Katseye went on their first world tour. While they were still on the tour, Katseye released a new song called "Internet Girl".^[17]

On February 20, 2026, it was announced that Manon would be on a temporary break from the group to focus on her health.^[18]

From March 13 to March 22, 2026, with other members covering Manon’s lines, went to a Lollapalooza in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.^[19] They also went to the Festival Estéreo Picnic.^[19]

On April 9, 2026, Katseye released a new single called "Pinky Up" a day before going to Coachella.^[20] Before their performance, they announced that their new extended play, Wild, was planned to release in August 2026.^[21]

In an interview with the British magazine i-D [en], Daniela said that Katseye is the first American girl group "to make American pop music but trained to do the crazy choreography of K-pop". Lara, Sophia, Daniela, and Manon are the first Indian, Filipina, Latina, and biracial musical artists to be signed under Hybe.^[22]

Each member have symbols known as "Dream Charms," that represent their personalities and dreams. These symbols were revealed on June 17th, 2024. Manon's is the "Stellar Tiara", Sophia's is the "Dream Anchor", Daniela's is the "Guardian Shield", Lara's is the "Limitless Key", Megan's is the "Dual Cherry," and Yoonchae's is the "Soothing Shell."^[23]

• Daniela Avanzini – main dancer
• Manon Bannerman – visual
• Yoonchae Jeung – maknae (youngest)
• Sophia Laforteza – leader
• Lara Raj – main singer
• Megan Skiendiel – all rounder/lead dancer

• SIS (Soft Is Strong) (2024)
• Beautiful Chaos (2025)

• Debut (2024)
• Touch (2024)
• I'm Pretty (2024)
• My Way (2024)
• Tonight I Might (2024)
• Gnarly (2025)
• Gabriela (2025)
• Gameboy (2025)
• M.I.A. (2025)
• Mean Girls (2025)
• Internet Girl (2026)
• Pinky Up (2026)

• Flame (Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld [en] OST) (2024)
• Time Lapse (Good Boy [en] OST) (2025)
• Fright Song (Monster High feat. Katseye) (2025)
• M.I.A (with Valorant) (2025)

• Debut (2024)
• Touch (2024)
• Gabriela (2025)
• Gameboy (2025)
• Gnarly (2025)
• Pinky Up (2026)

• Debut (2024)
• Touch (2024) - Fixed Version, Moving Version, Halloween Special Performance
• Gabriela (2025)
• Gameboy (2025)
• Gnarly (2025)
• Pinky Up (2026)

• "My Way" Lyric Video (2024)
• "I'm Pretty" Lyric Video (2024)
• "Tonight I Might" Lyric Video (2024)
• "Mean Girls" Visualizer (Dream Academy Version) (2025)
• "M.I.A" Visualizer (2025)
• "Mean Girls" Visualizer (2025)
• "Internet Girl" Visualizer (2026)

• Dream Academy (2023)
• Pop Star Academy: Katseye (2024)^[4]

1. ↑ "HYBE, Geffen Records to launch new girl group - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. August 29, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
2. ↑ Aniftos, Rania (August 29, 2023). "Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy' Global Girl Group Contest". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
3. ↑ "Who are the Members of KATSEYE? Meet the Viral Girl Group". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "Where Are The Other 'Popstar Academy: Katseye' Contestants Now? Adéla, Nayoung, and More". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
5. ↑ Delgado, Sara (June 28, 2024). "How New Girl Group KATSEYE Grew From Dream to Debut". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
6. ↑ "HYBE's global girl group Katseye launches with debut single - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. June 28, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} "KATSEYE – 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)' review: short but oh so sweet". artistontherise.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
8. ↑ Asia, The Beat. "KATSEYE: The Newest Girl Group Taking the World by Storm". The Beat Asia. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
9. ↑ "K-pop's most diverse newcomers Katseye aim to push boundaries in the music scene". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. September 11, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
10. ↑ Martinez, Gavin; clopez (September 3, 2024). "Global girl group Katseye to kick off Asia tour in September". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
11. ↑ Aniftos, Rania (November 14, 2024). "KATSEYE's New Single 'Flame' Soundtracks 'Jentry Chau vs the Underworld' Teaser". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
12. ↑ "Katseye to release new single 'Gnarly' on April 30". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. April 23, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
13. ↑ Mamo, Heran (June 6, 2025). "KATSEYE Heats Up 'Gnarly' Summer with Ice Spice Remix: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
14. ↑ "Jessica Alba Makes Surprise Music Video Cameo in Red Hot Suit". InStyle. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
15. ↑ Nesvig, Kara (June 20, 2025). "KATSEYE Fans Are Having the Funniest Reactions to New 'Gabriela' Music Video". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1 16.2} Caulfield, Keith (July 6, 2025). "Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' No. 1 for Seventh Week on Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
17. ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (November 17, 2025). "KATSEYE Debut Brand New Song "Internet Girl" At 'Beautiful Chaos' Tour". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
18. ↑ InMusic (February 21, 2026). "KATSEYE's Manon Announces Temporary Hiatus to Focus on Health". InMusic. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
19. ↑ ^{19.0 19.1} "Global Fandom Platform - Weverse". weverse.io. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
20. ↑ Ragusa, Paolo (April 9, 2026). "KATSEYE Unveil New Song "PINKY UP" Ahead of Coachella Debut". Consequence. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
21. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (April 15, 2026). "Katseye Set to Drop New EP, 'Wild,' in August". Variety. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
22. ↑ "KATSEYE are ready to be the next world-dominating girl band". Retrieved October 14, 2025.
23. ↑ "Symbols of six members of global girl group KATSEYE (Cats Eye) of Hive and Geffen Records, who are a.. - MK". 매일경제. June 21, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2026.

• Official website
• Katseye discography at MusicBrainz