KATSEYE

KATSEYE is a girl group based in Los Angeles, consisting of six members: Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung. The group includes members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States. KATSEYE was formed through the 2023 reality competition series Dream Academy, a collaboration between Hybe and Geffen Records. The group's formation was documented in the Netflix docuseries Popstar Academy: KATSEYE, which covered the audition process, training, and formation. They debuted in June 2024 with the single 'Debut,' followed by the single 'Touch.' Later that year, they released their first extended play (EP), SIS (Soft Is Strong). In April 2025, they released the single 'Gnarly,' which served as the lead for their second EP, Beautiful Chaos (2025). The single received mixed reactions but gained notable attention and marked their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. The EP Beautiful Chaos was released on June 27, 2025, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200, their highest-charting release to date.