Katseye Explained
Katseye |
Landscape: | yes |
Origin: | Los Angeles, California |
Years Active: | –present |
Current Members: | - Manon
- Sophia
- Daniela
- Lara
- Megan
- Yoonchae
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Katseye (stylized in all caps) is a girl group based in Los Angeles, California. Described as a "global girl group", the sextet was formed through the reality show Dream Academy, a collaboration between Hybe and Geffen Records. The group consists of Americans Lara, Daniela, and Megan; Manon of Switzerland; Sophia of the Philippines; and Yoonchae of South Korea.
They debuted on June 28, 2024, with the single "Debut" from their first extended play (EP) SIS (Soft Is Strong).[1] The EP came out on August 16, 2024.
History
Pre-debut activities and formation
In November 2021, Hybe and Geffen Records opened their applications for a girl group with "contestants from around the world" as part of the joint venture Hybe x Geffen Records.[2] With auditions held across South Korea, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom in 2022, the partnership aimed to create a group that will "transcend national, cultural, and artistic boundaries".[3] [4] In an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily, Hybe founder Bang Si-hyuk expressed his intentions to promote the resultant group to the American market.[5]
From over 120,000 applicants, twenty contestants were selected to compete in the reality show Dream Academy, which determined the six-member lineup of the girl group through a series of "missions".[6] Prior to the series premiere, the contestants were trained for a year in Los Angeles, California, through methods prevalent in the Korean idol trainee system.[7] Premiering on August 19, 2023, the competition concluded on November 18, with Sophia Laforteza, Lara Raj, Yoonchae Jeong, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, and Manon Bannerman being selected to form the girl group Katseye.[8]
2024–present: SIS (Soft is Strong) and Pop Star Academy: Katseye
Katseye's formation and their preparations for their debut EP were serialized in the documentary Pop Star Academy: Katseye, which is slated to premiere on August 21, 2024.[9] [10] [11] Distributed by Netflix, the documentary was directed by Nadia Hallgreen.[12] [13] Hybe and Geffen unveiled the timeframe of the group's debut on June 14, 2024, setting the release of the group's first extended play (EP) for August 2024,[14] [15] following the release of two singles in June and July.[16] [17] For the EP, Katseye collaborated with several songwriters and producers, including Ryan Tedder and Omer Fedi.[18] [19]
The first of the two singles for the EP, "Debut", was released on June 28, with a music video filmed in Medellín, Colombia, directed by Gregory Ohrel.[20] The single is a pop track that explores themes of confidence and sisterhood in reference to the members' bond as a group. Following the release of the single, Hybe and Geffen announced that the group's first EP, titled SIS (Soft Is Strong), will be released on August 16.[21] [22] The second single, "Touch", was released on July 26.[23] The single deviates from the sound of "Debut" and emphasizes the members' vocals.[24]
Public image
In an interview with the British magazine i-D, member Daniela described Katseye as the first American girl group "to make American pop music but trained to do the crazy choreography of K-pop". Manon also noted the diversity of the group's line-up, with Lara, Sophia, Daniela, and herself as the first Indian, Filipino, Latina, and Black artists respectively to be signed under Hybe.[25] Prior to the group's debut, Teen Vogue named Katseye as one of twelve "Girl Groups to Watch in 2024".
Members
- Manon[26]
- Sophia
- Daniela
- Lara
- Megan
- Yoonchae
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Videography
Music videos
Other videos
Filmography
Reality shows
Accolades
Listicles
Notes and References
- Web site: HYBE's global girl group Katseye launches with debut single. The Korea Times. June 28, 2024. June 28, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235439/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/06/732_377667.html. live.
- Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy' Global Girl Group Contest. Billboard. Aniftos. Rania. August 28, 2023. December 1, 2023. November 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231108063259/https://www.billboard.com/lists/hybe-geffen-dream-academy-girl-group-contest-finalists/. live.
- HYBE and Geffen Records to form new girl group through audition programme. NME. Yeo. Gladys. August 25, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207214027/https://www.nme.com/news/music/hybe-geffen-records-new-girl-group-audition-programme-3488507. live.
- Web site: HYBE, Geffen Records to launch new girl group. The Korea Times. Dong. Sung-hwa. August 29, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207214027/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/12/732_358072.html. live.
- Web site: HYBE to host 'The Debut: Dream Academy' to recruit new girl group members. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. Shin. Min-hee. August 25, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231225123104/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-08-25/entertainment/kpop/HYBE-to-host-The-Debut-Dream-Academy-to-recruit-new-girl-group-members/1855328. live.
- Web site: Meet the Wildly Talented Members of KATSEYE, HYBE x Geffen's Newest Girl Group. Netflix. Morin. Natalie. November 13, 2023. December 1, 2023. December 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231201020753/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/dream-academy-girl-group-member-guide. live.
- KATSEYE: how HYBE and Geffen's new girl group are merging K-pop and western pop to become a truly global act. NME. Daly. Rhian. January 11, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235436/https://www.nme.com/features/katseye-hybe-geffen-new-girl-group-merge-korean-western-pop-global-act-3569058. live.
- Hybe, Geffen Records Unveil New Girl Group Katseye. Variety. Zee. Michaela. November 18, 2023. December 1, 2023. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202030136/https://variety.com/2023/music/news/katseye-hybe-geffen-records-new-girl-group-1235798986/. live.
- Web site: KATSEYE Netflix Documentary 'Pop Star Academy': Release Date. J-14. en-US. Wickes. Hanna. June 7, 2024. June 18, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628123110/https://www.j-14.com/posts/katseye-netflix-documentary-pop-star-academy-release-date/. live.
- Web site: Hybe's new girl band 'KATSEYE' unveiled. The Korea Times. Yonhap. en. November 18, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207183135/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/12/732_363454.html. live.
- Web site: K-pop fans, you've got two new streaming series to check out in August. MSN. BGR. Meek. Andy. July 30, 2024. July 31, 2024.
- Hybe, Geffen Records Unveil New Girl Group Katseye. Variety. Zee. Michaela. November 18, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202030136/https://variety.com/2023/music/news/katseye-hybe-geffen-records-new-girl-group-1235798986/. live.
- Web site: HYBE, Geffen Records Announce Finalists for New K-Pop Girl Group KATSEYE. The Hollywood Reporter. Fekadu. Mesfin. November 18, 2023. December 7, 2023. November 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231119070848/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/hybe-geffen-records-announce-finalists-new-k-pop-girl-group-katseye-1235663149/. live.
- Web site: K-pop girl group Katseye ready for US debut. Borneo Bulletin Online. The Star. en-US. June 18, 2024. June 18, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235438/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/k-pop-girl-group-katseye-ready-for-us-debut/. live.
- Web site: HYBE, Geffen Records to debut new girl group Katseye on June 28. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. en. Kim. Min-young. June 14, 2024. June 18, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235437/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-06-14/entertainment/kpop/HYBE-and-Geffen-Records-to-debut-new-girl-group-Katseye-on-June-28/2068640. live.
- Web site: ko:'하이브 美 걸그룹' 캣츠아이, 28일 데뷔 확정...글로벌 팬심 정조준. 'Hybe American girl group' Katseye confirms debut on the 28th...Aiming at global fans. https://www.news1.kr/articles/?5447069. News1. ko. Ahn. Tae-hyun. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235437/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?5447069. live.
- Web site: ko:하이브 글로벌 걸그룹 '캣츠아이', 28일 데뷔...첫 싱글 발매. Hybe global girl group 'Katseye' debuts on the 28th...First single released. https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20240614_0002772405. Newsis. ko. Lee. Jae-hoon. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614013503/https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20240614_0002772405. live.
- Web site: How New Girl Group KATSEYE Grew From Dream to Debut. Teen Vogue. en-US. Delgado. Sara. June 28, 2024. June 28, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235437/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/katseye-first-single-debut-life-after-dream-academy-interview. live.
- Web site: Jae-heun . Kim . July 2, 2024 . Katseye, Hybe's first multinational K-pop girl group, off to disappointing start . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240713003819/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240702050697 . July 13, 2024 . July 13, 2024 . The Korea Herald . en.
- Web site: WATCH: Sophia Laforteza's group KATSEYE releases first single 'Debut'. Philstar Life. Lim. Aubrey Shane. June 28, 2024. June 28, 2024. August 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240806033324/https://philstarlife.com/geeky/839245-katseye-sophia-laforteza-first-single-debut?page=2. live.
- KATSEYE Make Their Official "Debut", Announce First EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'. Billboard Philippines. Saulog. Gabriel. June 28, 2024. June 28, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628123111/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/katseye-make-their-official-debut-announce-first-ep-sis-soft-is-strong-release-geffen-hybe-2024/. live.
- Web site: HYBE's KATSEYE to drop first EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)' in August. INQUIRER.net. en. Mallorca. Hannah. July 1, 2024. July 3, 2024. August 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240806033325/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/564138/katseye-to-drop-first-ep-sis-soft-is-strong-in-august. live.
- Web site: Girl group Katseye to release second single 'Touch' on Friday. koreajoongangdaily.com. en. Kim. Min-young. July 23, 2024. August 3, 2024. July 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240723120345/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-07-23/entertainment/kpop/Girl-group-Katseye-to-release-second-single-Touch-on-Friday/2096787.
- KATSEYE Long For Connection In Second Single "Touch" – Listen. Billboard Philippines. Saulog. Gabriel. June 28, 2024. July 29, 2024. July 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240729160951/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/katseye-long-for-connection-in-second-single-touch-listen/. live.
- News: Katseye are ready to be the next world-dominating girl band. i-D. George. Tom. December 1, 2023. December 1, 2023. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202030136/https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/wxjbyn/katseye-interview-hybe-k-pop-girl-band-the-debut-dream-academy. live.
- Web site: HYBE's new girl group Katseye set to debut. Korea JoongAng Daily. Yim. Seung-hye. November 19, 2023. December 7, 2023. December 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231201014047/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-11-19/entertainment/kpop/HYBEs-new-girl-group-Katseye-set-to-debut/1916373. live.
- Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 33 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. August 22, 2024.
- Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
- Web site: Debut. Circle Chart. June 23–29, 2024. July 5, 2024. July 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240705013707/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=26&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Web site: Touch. Circle Chart. August 11–17, 2024. August 22, 2024.
- Peak chart positions on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
- Web site: Touch. Recorded Music NZ. August 5, 2024. August 2, 2024. August 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240806033438/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5843. live.
- Peak chart positions on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100:
- KATSEYE (캣츠아이) "Touch" Official MV. YouTube. Video. July 26, 2024. July 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240726040426/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9CZykYZkOQ&sttick=0. live.
- KATSEYE (캣츠아이) “My Way” Lyric Film. YouTube. Video. August 16, 2024. August 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240818063607/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P8BbTY8gWo. live.
- Web site: Knapp . J. D. . August 6, 2024 . Katseye Hopefuls Get Put to the Ultimate Test in Netflix’s First ‘Pop Star Academy’ Trailer Video . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806011203/https://www.thewrap.com/katseye-netflix-pop-star-academy-girl-group-doc/ . August 6, 2024 . August 7, 2024 . TheWrap.
- Web site: 12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024. Teen Vogue. Dodson. P. Claire. Delgado. Sara. Momenian. Donya. McNab. Kaitlyn. May 24, 2024. June 2, 2024. June 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240602224920/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/girl-groups-to-watch-2024. live.