Overview
KATSEYE is a six-member international girl group formed through "The Debut: Dream Academy" and managed by Geffen Records and HYBE America. The group debuted on June 28, 2024, with the single "Debut" from their first EP, "SIS (Soft is Strong)".
Group Details
- Members: Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, Yoonchae.
- Debut date: June 28, 2024.
- Group name represents uniqueness; spelling idea by Lara.
- Fandom name: EYEKONS, blending "eye" and "icon".
- No official group color announced.
- Dorm pairs (as of April 2024): Manon-Daniela, Sophia-Yoonchae, Lara-Megan.
- Official greeting: "Hello, we are KATSEYE!"
- Active on various social media platforms and music services.
Member Profiles and Key Facts
Sophia (Leader)
- Birth: Dec 31, 2002; Nationality: Filipina & American.
- Fluent in English and Tagalog.
- Supportive leader, Christian, dog owner, BTS fan.
- Graduate (2021); enjoys cooking for group.
- Envisions major group success; prefers the color pink.
Manon (Visual)
- Birth: June 26, 2002; Nationality: Swiss.
- Speaks Swiss-German, German, English, basic French, learning Spanish.
- Model, songwriter, fan of Billie Eilish and Beyoncé.
- Allergic to strawberries; values travel and positivity.
Daniela (Main Dancer)
- Birth: July 1, 2004; Nationality: American.
- Speaks English, Spanish; Venezuelan-Cuban-Italian descent.
- Accomplished dancer and performer on various shows.
- Aspires to collaborate with global artists; values family.
Lara (Main Vocalist)
- Birth: Nov 3, 2005; Nationality: American.
- Speaks English, Tamil; Tamil Indian-Sri Lankan heritage.
- Producer, enjoys fashion; featured in Michelle Obama's campaign.
- LGBT+; inspired by K-pop role models; values music and crystals.
Megan (All-Rounder)
- Birth: Feb 10, 2006; Nationality: American (Hawaii).
- Swedish-Chinese; speaks English, basic Cantonese, basic French.
- Dyslexic; passionate about math; former J-pop trainee.
- Fashion model; LGBT+ community; values group support.
Yoonchae (Maknae)
- Birth: Dec 6, 2007; Nationality: Korean.
- Fluent in Korean and English; tallest member.
- Passed CJ E&M audition; values tranquility and family.
- Inspired by BLACKPINK and BTS; believes in group’s future growth.
Group Vision and Aspirations
- Members express ambitions for international tours, major collaborations, and artistic growth.
- Each member sees KATSEYE evolving and achieving significant recognition over the next five years.