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KATSEYE is a Los Angeles-based girl group formed in 2024. Its six members are Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung, with members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland and the United States.
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KATSEYE is the Los Angeles-based "global girl group" that formed in 2024 through Dream Academy, the 2023 reality competition from Hybe and Geffen Records, according to Wikipedia. The Netflix docuseries Pop Star Academy: Katseye follows the auditions, training and formation of the group.
The members are Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung, with roots in the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland and the United States. Sophia told InStyle the name comes from the cat's eye gemstone, whose shifting light mirrors the members' different personalities. The group first planned to be called "Catseye," and Lara suggested the K spelling.
KATSEYE debuted in June 2024 with "Debut," broke through with "Touch" and released the EP SIS (Soft Is Strong). In April 2025, "Gnarly" got mixed reactions but became their first Billboard Hot 100 entry, and Beautiful Chaos (2025) debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. "Gabriela" reached the Hot 100 top 40 and was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and the group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 68th Grammys. Their third EP, Wild (2026), became their first Billboard 200 number one.
Known for Y2K-inspired fashion, the group has worked with Fendi, Gap, Lush, Coach and Jollibee. Humberto Leon is their creative director.
KATSEYE performed at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (see our recap). Leader Sophia Laforteza is coming back. Read KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza returns in January 2027 and our profile Who is Sophia Laforteza?
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She was the very first name called when KATSEYE was revealed, she leads the global girl group, and she's coming back in January 2027. Here's everything to know about Sophia.
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HYBE and Geffen confirmed Sophia will rejoin group activities the first week of January. On Sunday, her bandmates said they're 'so proud of her' and can't wait to have her back.
Read moreOur newest KATSEYE story, from October 19, 2026, is "Who Is Sophia Laforteza? Meet KATSEYE's Filipina Leader, From Dream Academy to Her 2027 Return": She was the very first name called when KATSEYE was revealed, she leads the global girl group, and she's coming back in January 2027. Here's everything to know about Sophia.
Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung (Wikipedia).
Through Dream Academy, a 2023 reality competition by Hybe and Geffen Records. The group debuted in June 2024 (Wikipedia).
It comes from the cat's eye gemstone, whose shifting light reflects the members' different personalities and backgrounds (Wikipedia).