On November 18th, HYBE and Geffen Records' joint survival program 'The Debut: Dream Academy' held their live finale at the XR Studio in Los Angeles, US. After highlighting the trainees' talent and teamwork through numerous stages and challenges, it was revealed that the debuting group will be called KATSEYE.
With the combined global live voting results and judges scores, six trainees were announced as members of KATSEYE: Sophia, Lara, Yoonchae, Megan, Daniela, and Manon.
🚨HYBE x Geffen New Girl Group “KATSEYE” Official Members:
— ʚSSERAFIMERSɞ (@Sserafimers) November 18, 2023
• Sophia 🇵🇭
• Lara 🇺🇸🇮🇳
• Yoonchae 🇰🇷
• Megan 🇺🇸🇨🇳🇸🇬
• Daniela 🇺🇸🇨🇺
• Manon 🇨🇭🇬🇭#KATSEYE #HYBE pic.twitter.com/wFXf94lVHp
Dream Academy Final Voting Results pic.twitter.com/HbbFtflXHE
— KATSEYE Updates (@KATSEYE_UP) November 18, 2023
FIRST ever group hug as a #KATSEYE members awww 🫂 Loveee how all their attention goes to their giant maknae, Yoonchae 🥺🥺 STAN KATSEYE, everyone!#LARA #YOONCHAE #MEGAN #DANIELA #MANON #소피아 #SOPHIA #DREAMACADEMY pic.twitter.com/HtDnjmYDbh
— sophia pics (@sophiapics_) November 18, 2023
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk said, “I am proud of all the participants. Congratulate yourself. We will support you throughout your journey. The support from fans from all over the world was amazing. I hope this group represents a new era and voice, and inspires young people around the world that their dreams can come true."
KATSYE is confirmed to make their official debut in 2024.
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