Katseye
{{Short description|Los Angeles-based girl group}}
{{other uses of|Cat's eye}}
{{Use American English|date=December 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Katseye
| image = 캣츠아이(KATSEYE) 뮤직뱅크 출근길, 분위기로 올킬.jpg
| image_upright =
| landscape = yes
| alt =
| caption = Katseye in September 2024
From left to right: Lara, Yoonchae, Daniela, Manon, Megan, and Sophia.
| origin = Los Angeles, California
| genre =
| years_active = {{Start date|2024}}–present
| label = {{Hlist|Hybe UMG|Geffen}}
| website = {{URL|1=https://www.katseye.world/|2=katseye.world}}
| current_members =
- Manon
- Sophia
- Daniela
- Lara
- Megan
- Yoonchae
}}
Katseye (pronounced "cat's eye"; stylized in all caps) is a girl group based in Los Angeles, California. The group is composed of six members: Manon, Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. With members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States, the sextet is often described as a "global girl group".
Katseye was formed through the 2023 reality show Dream Academy, a collaboration between Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records. They debuted in June 2024 with the single "Debut", which was followed by their breakthrough single "Touch". They released their first extended play (EP), SIS (Soft Is Strong), later that year.
Name
In an interview with InStyle, the group leader, Sophia, explained that the group's name was inspired by the gemstone chrysoberyl, popularly known as cat's eye. The gemstone's ability to reflect different colors at various angles were chosen to represent the members' varied personalities, talents, and multinational backgrounds.{{Cite web |last1=McNally |first1=Danielle |last2=Sheeler |first2=Jason |date=September 25, 2024 |title=Katseye Prepares for Global Domination |url=https://www.instyle.com/katseye-cover-interview-2024-8716089 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926030406/https://www.instyle.com/katseye-cover-interview-2024-8716089 |archive-date=September 26, 2024 |access-date=September 29, 2024 |website=InStyle |language=en}} The group's name was originally intended to be "Catseye," but during an interview with LA radio 102.7 KIIS FM, Daniela revealed that Lara suggested changing the spelling to "Katseye" and the group eventually agreed, saying that the new spelling "looked cooler".{{cite web|title=Katseye On Their Dream Collaborations, Life After Their Debut, and Paranormal Encounters|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttfoR1jtMs4&t=610s|website=YouTube|publisher=102.7KIISFM|language=en|format=video|date=September 30, 2024}}
History
=Pre-debut activities and formation=
{{Main|Dream Academy{{!}}Dream Academy}}
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.{{cite magazine|title=Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy' Global Girl Group Contest|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/hybe-geffen-dream-academy-girl-group-contest-finalists/|magazine=Billboard|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=August 28, 2023|access-date=December 1, 2023|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108063259/https://www.billboard.com/lists/hybe-geffen-dream-academy-girl-group-contest-finalists/|url-status=live}} 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".{{cite magazine|title=HYBE and Geffen Records to form new girl group through audition programme|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/hybe-geffen-records-new-girl-group-audition-programme-3488507|magazine=NME|last=Yeo|first=Gladys|date=August 25, 2023|access-date=December 7, 2023|archive-date=December 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207214027/https://www.nme.com/news/music/hybe-geffen-records-new-girl-group-audition-programme-3488507|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=HYBE, Geffen Records to launch new girl group|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/12/732_358072.html|website=The Korea Times|last=Dong|first=Sung-hwa|date=August 29, 2023|access-date=December 7, 2023|archive-date=December 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207214027/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/12/732_358072.html|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|title=HYBE to host 'The Debut: Dream Academy' to recruit new girl group members|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-08-25/entertainment/kpop/HYBE-to-host-The-Debut-Dream-Academy-to-recruit-new-girl-group-members/1855328|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|language=en|last=Shin|first=Min-hee|date=August 25, 2023|access-date=December 7, 2023|archive-date=December 25, 2023|archive-url=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|url-status=live}}
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".{{cite web|title=Meet the Wildly Talented Members of Katseye, HYBE x Geffen's Newest Girl Group|url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/dream-academy-girl-group-member-guide|website=Netflix|last=Morin|first=Natalie|date=November 13, 2023|access-date=December 1, 2023|archive-date=December 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201020753/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/dream-academy-girl-group-member-guide|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite magazine|title=Katseye: how HYBE and Geffen's new girl group are merging K-pop and western pop to become a truly global act|url=https://www.nme.com/features/katseye-hybe-geffen-new-girl-group-merge-korean-western-pop-global-act-3569058|magazine=NME|last=Daly|first=Rhian|date=January 11, 2024|access-date=June 14, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235436/https://www.nme.com/features/katseye-hybe-geffen-new-girl-group-merge-korean-western-pop-global-act-3569058|url-status=live}} Premiering on August 19, 2023, the competition concluded on November 18, with Sophia Laforteza, Lara Rajagopalan, Yoonchae Jeung, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, and Manon Bannerman being selected to form the girl group Katseye.{{cite magazine|title=Hybe, Geffen Records Unveil New Girl Group Katseye|url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/katseye-hybe-geffen-records-new-girl-group-1235798986/|magazine=Variety|last=Zee|first=Michaela|date=November 18, 2023|access-date=December 1, 2023|archive-date=December 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202030136/https://variety.com/2023/music/news/katseye-hybe-geffen-records-new-girl-group-1235798986/|url-status=live}}
=2024–present: ''SIS (Soft Is Strong)'' and ''Pop Star Academy: Katseye''=
File:Katseye New Logo (Clear).jpg
Katseye's formation and preparation for their debut EP were serialized in the documentary Pop Star Academy: Katseye, which premiered on August 21, 2024.{{Cite web|title=Katseye Netflix Documentary 'Pop Star Academy': Release Date|url=https://www.j-14.com/posts/katseye-netflix-documentary-pop-star-academy-release-date/|website=J-14|language=en-US|last=Wickes|first=Hanna|date=June 7, 2024|access-date=June 18, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628123110/https://www.j-14.com/posts/katseye-netflix-documentary-pop-star-academy-release-date/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Hybe's new girl band 'Katseye' unveiled|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/12/732_363454.html|via=The Korea Times|publisher=Yonhap|language=en|date=November 18, 2023|access-date=December 7, 2023|archive-date=December 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207183135/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/12/732_363454.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=K-pop fans, you've got two new streaming series to check out in August|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/k-pop-fans-you-ve-got-two-new-streaming-series-to-check-out-in-august/ar-BB1qQoYB|via=MSN|website=BGR|last=Meek|first=Andy|date=July 30, 2024|access-date=July 31, 2024}} Distributed by Netflix, the documentary was directed by Nadia Hallgren.{{cite web|title=HYBE, Geffen Records Announce Finalists for New K-Pop Girl Group Katseye|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/hybe-geffen-records-announce-finalists-new-k-pop-girl-group-katseye-1235663149/|website=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Fekadu|first=Mesfin|date=November 18, 2023|access-date=December 7, 2023|archive-date=November 19, 2023|archive-url=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/|url-status=live}} Their branding, image, and stylistic direction, encompassing makeup, fashion, and wardrobe, have been managed by Humberto Leon, who serves as the group's long-term creative director.{{Cite web |last=Malach |first=Hannah |title=Humberto Leon Talks Creative Directing Hybe x Geffen's One-of-a-kind Global Girl Group |date=September 2023 |url=https://wwd.com/pop-culture/culture-news/humberto-leon-hybe-geffen-global-girl-group-1235783458/ |publisher=Women's Wear Daily |access-date=January 18, 2025 |archive-date=September 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905092010/https://wwd.com/pop-culture/culture-news/humberto-leon-hybe-geffen-global-girl-group-1235783458/ |url-status=live }}
The release of the group's first extended play was set for August 2024,{{Cite web|title=K-pop girl group Katseye ready for US debut|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/k-pop-girl-group-katseye-ready-for-us-debut/|via=Borneo Bulletin Online|website=The Star|language=en-US|date=June 18, 2024|access-date=June 18, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235438/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/k-pop-girl-group-katseye-ready-for-us-debut/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=HYBE, Geffen Records to debut new girl group Katseye on June 28|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-06-14/entertainment/kpop/HYBE-and-Geffen-Records-to-debut-new-girl-group-Katseye-on-June-28/2068640|website=koreajoongangdaily.joins.com|language=en|last=Kim|first=Min-young|date=June 14, 2024|access-date=June 18, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=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|url-status=live}} following the release of two singles in June and July.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'하이브 美 걸그룹' 캣츠아이, 28일 데뷔 확정...글로벌 팬심 정조준|trans-title='Hybe American girl group' Katseye confirms debut on the 28th...Aiming at global fans|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?5447069|website=News1|language=ko|last=Ahn|first=Tae-hyun|date=June 14, 2024|access-date=June 14, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235437/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?5447069|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:하이브 글로벌 걸그룹 '캣츠아이', 28일 데뷔...첫 싱글 발매|trans-title=Hybe global girl group 'Katseye' debuts on the 28th...First single released|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20240614_0002772405|website=Newsis|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Jae-hoon|date=June 14, 2024|access-date=June 14, 2024|archive-date=June 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614013503/https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20240614_0002772405|url-status=live}} For the EP, Katseye collaborated with several songwriters and producers, including Ryan Tedder and Omer Fedi.{{Cite web|title=How New Girl Group Katseye Grew From Dream to Debut|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/katseye-first-single-debut-life-after-dream-academy-interview|website=Teen Vogue|language=en-US|last=Delgado|first=Sara|date=June 28, 2024|access-date=June 28, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235437/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/katseye-first-single-debut-life-after-dream-academy-interview|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Katseye, Hybe's first multinational K-pop girl group, off to disappointing start|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240702050697|website=The Korea Herald|language=en|last=Jae-heun|first=Kim|date=July 2, 2024|access-date=July 13, 2024|archive-date=July 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713003819/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240702050697|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|title=HYBE's global girl group Katseye launches with debut single|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/06/732_377667.html|website=The Korea Times|date=June 28, 2024|access-date=June 28, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235439/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/06/732_377667.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=WATCH: Sophia Laforteza's group Katseye releases first single 'Debut'|url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/839245-katseye-sophia-laforteza-first-single-debut?page=2|website=Philstar Life|last=Lim|first=Aubrey Shane|date=June 28, 2024|access-date=June 28, 2024|archive-date=August 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806033324/https://philstarlife.com/geeky/839245-katseye-sophia-laforteza-first-single-debut?page=2|url-status=live}} The single is an upbeat pop track that explores themes of confidence and sisterhood in reference to the members' bond as a group. It was met with a lukewarm response commercially, with the music video for the single receiving 2.33 million views in three days, underperforming the viewership of music releases of Korean acts in a similar timeframe.
The second single, "Touch", was released on July 26.{{Cite web |title=Girl group Katseye to release second single 'Touch' on Friday |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-07-23/entertainment/kpop/Girl-group-Katseye-to-release-second-single-Touch-on-Friday/2096787 |website=koreajoongangdaily.com |language=en |last=Kim |first=Min-young |date=July 23, 2024 |access-date=August 3, 2024 |archive-date=July 23, 2024 |archive-url=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}} The melodic drum and bass R&B track discusses the "complexity of love" and deviates from the sound of "Debut", emphasizing the members' vocals.{{Cite web|title=Get To Know Katseye: The Global Girl Group Styled After K-Pop Superstars {{!}} GRAMMY.com|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/everything-to-know-about-katseye-global-girl-group-k-pop|website=GRAMMY|access-date=September 19, 2024|archive-date=August 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821040446/https://www.grammy.com/news/everything-to-know-about-katseye-global-girl-group-k-pop|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|title=Katseye Long For Connection In Second Single "Touch" – Listen|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/katseye-long-for-connection-in-second-single-touch-listen/|magazine=Billboard Philippines|last=Saulog|first=Gabriel|date=June 28, 2024|access-date=July 29, 2024|archive-date=July 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240729160951/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/katseye-long-for-connection-in-second-single-touch-listen/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Hybe's new idol group Katseye officially debuts in 'M Countdown'|url=https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2024/09/12/AHGHXP2VMFBBRGWYAMPK5HJ5HI/|via=The Chosun Daily|website=Osen|language=ko|last=|first=|date=September 12, 2024|access-date=September 22, 2024|archive-date=September 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922084442/https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2024/09/12/AHGHXP2VMFBBRGWYAMPK5HJ5HI/|url-status=live}} The single ranked at number 22 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and entered the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jian |date=September 18, 2024 |title=Katseye's 'Touch' enters Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot chart |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-09-18/entertainment/kpop/Katseyes-Touch-enters-Billboards-Bubbling-Under-Hot-chart/2136400 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919225411/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-09-18/entertainment/kpop/Katseyes-Touch-enters-Billboards-Bubbling-Under-Hot-chart/2136400 |archive-date=September 19, 2024 |access-date=September 23, 2024 |website=Korea JoongAng Daily |language=en}} "Touch" attained further success after its choreography went viral as a dance challenge on the video-sharing platform TikTok in September 2024.{{Cite web|title=Strength and Softness in One but Over Too Soon: A Review of Katseye's Debut EP — SIS (Soft Is Strong)|url=https://danamic.org/2024/09/09/strength-and-softness-in-one-but-over-too-soon-a-review-of-katseyes-debut-ep-sis-soft-is-strong/|website=DANAMIC|language=en-US|last=Chong|first=Glenda|date=September 9, 2024|access-date=October 9, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=Girl Groups Aren't Just Coming Back: They're Going Global|url=https://crfashionbook.com/pop-girl-groups-history-katseye/|website=CR Fashion Book|language=en-US|last=Morgan|first=Clove|date=September 17, 2024|access-date=October 19, 2024}}
The full EP, titled SIS (Soft Is Strong), was released on August 16.{{Cite magazine|title=Katseye Make Their Official "Debut", Announce First EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/katseye-make-their-official-debut-announce-first-ep-sis-soft-is-strong-release-geffen-hybe-2024/|magazine=Billboard Philippines|last=Saulog|first=Gabriel|date=June 28, 2024|access-date=June 28, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=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/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Hybe's Katseye to drop first EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)' in August|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/564138/katseye-to-drop-first-ep-sis-soft-is-strong-in-august|website=INQUIRER.net|language=en|last=Mallorca|first=Hannah|date=July 1, 2024|access-date=July 3, 2024|archive-date=August 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806033325/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/564138/katseye-to-drop-first-ep-sis-soft-is-strong-in-august|url-status=live}} With five tracks, the EP debuted at number 119 on the Billboard 200 as Katseye landed atop the Emerging Artists chart.{{Cite web|title=K-pop's most diverse newcomers Katseye aim to push boundaries in the music scene|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-09-11/entertainment/kpop/Kpops-most-diverse-newcomers-Katseye-aim-to-push-boundaries-in-the-music-scene/2132960|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|language=en|last=Yoon|first=So-yeon|date=September 11, 2024|access-date=September 22, 2024|archive-date=September 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920043548/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-09-11/entertainment/kpop/Kpops-most-diverse-newcomers-Katseye-aim-to-push-boundaries-in-the-music-scene/2132960|url-status=live}} In support of the EP, the group embarked on an Asian tour, which began in Seoul, South Korea, on September 12.{{Cite web|title=Global girl group Katseye to kick off Asia tour in September|url=https://usa.inquirer.net/156045/global-girl-group-katseye-to-kick-off-asia-tour-in-september|website=INQUIRER.net USA|language=en|last=Martinez|first=Gavin|date=September 3, 2024|access-date=September 22, 2024|archive-date=September 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922084546/https://usa.inquirer.net/156045/global-girl-group-katseye-to-kick-off-asia-tour-in-september|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Multinational girl group Katseye to visit PH in Sept|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/08/31/news/multinational-girl-group-katseye-to-visit-ph-in-sept/1968098|website=The Manila Times|language=en|last=Iglesias|first=Iza|date=August 31, 2024|access-date=September 22, 2024|archive-date=September 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922084238/https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/08/31/news/multinational-girl-group-katseye-to-visit-ph-in-sept/1968098|url-status=live}} Megan would refrain from touring from September 21, owing to her back injury.{{Cite web|title=Girl group Katseye's Megan to skip rest of Asia promo tour due to injury|url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/21/girl-group-katseye-s-megan-to-skip-rest-of-asia-promo-tour-due-to-injury|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en|last=Hicap|first=Jonathan|access-date=September 22, 2024|archive-date=September 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922084444/https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/21/girl-group-katseye-s-megan-to-skip-rest-of-asia-promo-tour-due-to-injury|url-status=live}} On November 14, Katseye released "Flame", the theme song for the Netflix animated series Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld.{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=November 14, 2024|title=Katseye's New Single 'Flame' Soundtracks 'Jentry Chau vs the Underworld' Teaser|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/katseye-single-flame-jentry-chau-vs-the-underworld-teaser-1235828462/|access-date=November 17, 2024|magazine=Billboard}}
On March 7, 2025, Katseye was added to the lineup of Wango Tango 2025, scheduled for May 10.{{cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Jeff |title=Wango Tango 2025 Lineup: Doja Cat, Katseye, Nmixx, Xikers and More |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2025/03/07/wango-tango-2025-stars-doja-cat-rising-k-pop-acts-nmixx-xikers--more/ |website=Forbes |access-date=March 18, 2025 |language=en}} On March 19, they were added to the lineup of Lollapalooza in Chicago, scheduled for July 31–August 3. Katseye will be releasing their new single, "Gnarly", on April 30.{{cite web |last=Yoon |first=So-yeon |title=Katseye to release new single 'Gnarly' on April 30 |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-23/entertainment/kpop/Katseye-to-release-new-single-Gnarly-on-April-30/2291659 |website=Korea JoongAng Daily |date=April 23, 2025 |access-date=April 23, 2025}}
Endorsements
In September 2024, Katseye made their first New York Fashion Week attendance at the Spring Summer 2025 show for the American fashion company Coach, which in turn placed them in several promotional endorsements and content for the brand's released collection.{{cite web |last1=Ottenberg |first1=Mel |title=The Girls of Katseye on Dirty Sneakers, Low Rise Flares, and Coach SS25 |url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/the-girls-of-katseye-review-coach-ss25 |website=interviewmagazine.com |date=September 10, 2024 |publisher=Interview Magazine |access-date=January 9, 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Ponce |first1=Kevin |title=Getting Ready: Katseye Attends Coach's SS25 Show On The High Line In NYC |url=https://vmagazine.com/article/getting-ready-katseye-attends-coachs-ss25-show-on-the-high-line-in-nyc/ |website=vmagazine.com |date=September 12, 2024 |publisher=V (American magazine) |access-date=January 9, 2025}} Subsequently, Katseye were featured in Coach's collaboration campaign with the South Korean streetwear brand Matin Kim, which launched a line of ready-to-wear clothing exclusively for Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong.{{cite web |last1=Palmer |first1=Jean |title=Coach and Matin Kim Create Collection, Campaign for Asian Market |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/coach-matin-kim-collection-campaign-katseye-1236769614/ |website=wwd.com |date=December 23, 2024 |publisher=Women's Wear Daily |access-date=January 9, 2025}} Interview Magazine's editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg describes Coach, known for its blend of both "punkish and preppy" styles through denim looks, as a perfect match for Katseye's own brand.
In April 2025, Katseye was featured in Fendi's Fendi For Yourself campaign, launched in celebration of the brand's 100th anniversary.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-03 |title=Nara Smith and KATSEYE Star in FENDI's New Campaign |url=https://hypebae.com/2025/4/nara-smith-katseye-fendi-baguette-peekaboo-campaign |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=Hypebae}} The campaign highlighted two of Fendi's most popular handbags, the Baguette and the Peekaboo, both regarded as cultural symbols within the fashion industry.{{cite web |last1=Solá-Santiago |first1=Frances |title=Inside The 2022 Comeback Of Y2K’s Favorite It-Bag |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2022/01/10847554/fendi-baguette-y2k-trend-explained |website=Refinery29 |publisher=Refinery29 |access-date=6 April 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Holmes |first1=Helen |title=How Fendi’s ‘Baguette’ Bag Conquered the World |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-fendis-baguette-bag-conquered-the-world/ |website=The Daily Beast |publisher=The Daily Beast |access-date=6 April 2025}} Katseye appeared for the campaign alongside Nara Smith, Yuqi, and model Jordan Daniels. The campaign also marked the group's first public appearance with new dark-colored hairstyles, following promotions for their extended play SIS (Soft is Strong). The group's member Megan was noted for debuting pink-dyed bangs, in contrast to her previously orange hime cut.{{cite web |last1=Donya |first1=Momenian |title=KATSEYE's Megan Is About to Make Dyed Bangs the Next Big Hair Trend |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/katseyes-megan-dyed-bangs-the-next-big-hair-trend |website=Teen Vogue |publisher=Condé Nast |access-date=6 April 2025}}
Public image
Katseye has cited the Pussycat Dolls, Spice Girls, and Le Sserafim as musical influences.{{Cite web|title=Katseye aims for global appeal beyond K-pop|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/09/398_382380.html|website=koreatimes|language=en|last=Pyo|first=Kyung-min|date=September 11, 2024|access-date=September 22, 2024|archive-date=September 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914022420/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/09/398_382380.html|url-status=live}} 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, Filipina, Latina, and Black artists respectively to be signed under Hybe.{{cite news|title=Katseye are ready to be the next world-dominating girl band|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/wxjbyn/katseye-interview-hybe-k-pop-girl-band-the-debut-dream-academy|newspaper=i-D|last=George|first=Tom|date=December 1, 2023|access-date=December 1, 2023|archive-date=December 2, 2023|archive-url=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|url-status=live}} Prior to the group's debut, Teen Vogue named Katseye as one of twelve "Girl Groups to Watch in 2024".
Described as Katseye's "fashion fairy godfather", creative director Humberto Leon states drawing inspiration from young Devon Aoki, early Milla Jovovich, and Shakira for the image and appearance of certain members of the group.
>{{cite web |last1=Julissa |first1=James |title=Behind the scenes with K-pop group Katseye and their L.A. fashion fairy godfather Humberto Leon |url=https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2024-08-21/behind-the-scenes-katseye-k-pop-group-and-humberto-leon |website=Los Angeles Times |date=August 21, 2024 |access-date=January 18, 2025 |archive-date=December 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241219012533/https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2024-08-21/behind-the-scenes-katseye-k-pop-group-and-humberto-leon |url-status=live }} >
On October 29, 2024, Katseye shared content from a photoshoot featuring themselves in costume as fairy characters of the animated television series Winx Club for the year's Halloween, earning a spot on Teen Vogue
Members
Adapted from Katseye's official website.{{Cite web|title=Kateyes Official Website|url=https://www.katseye.world/|website=Katseye Official Website|access-date=September 21, 2024|archive-date=September 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922084444/https://www.katseye.world/|url-status=live}}
Discography
=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Details ! scope="col" colspan="8" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Sales |
| scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | US Peak chart positions on the Billboard 200:
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | BEL ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | BEL ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | CRO ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | FRA
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | KOR
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | SCO
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | UK
|
|---|
| scope="row" | SIS (Soft Is Strong)
| | 119 || 91 || 103 || 39 || 78 || 27 || 58 || 45 |
|
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! colspan="10" scope="col" | Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Album |
| scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | US Bub. {{cite magazine|title=Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of September 21, 2024|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/2024-09-21/|magazine=Billboard|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=September 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917133041/https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/2024-09-21/|url-status=live}} ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | US ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | CAN ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | KOR
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | MLY
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | NZ
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | PHL
! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | SGP ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | TWN ! scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3em" | WW |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Debut"
| rowspan="2" | 2024 | — || — || — || —{{Efn-ua|"Debut" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 194 on the Circle Download Chart.{{Cite web|title=Debut|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=26&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|website=Circle Chart|date=June 23–29, 2024|access-date=July 5, 2024|archive-date=July 5, 2024|archive-url=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|url-status=live}}}} || — || — || — || — || — || — | rowspan="2" | SIS (Soft Is Strong) |
| scope="row" | "Touch"
| 22 || 32 || 79 || 70 || 9 || 16 || 13 || 5 || 17 || 58 |
| scope="row" | "Gnarly"
| 2025 | — | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — | {{Non-album single}} |
| colspan="13" style="font-size:85%" | "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
=Soundtrack appearances=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of soundtracks, showing year released, and name of the album ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
| scope="row" | "Flame"
| 2024 |
|---|
Videography
=Music videos=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Director(s) ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" | "Debut"
| rowspan="2" | 2024 | Gregory Ohrel |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Touch" |
=Other videos=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Director(s) ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" | "My Way" Lyric Film
| rowspan="3" | 2024 | Lumpens |
|---|
| scope="row" | "I'm Pretty" Lyric Film
| rowspan="2" | Rahul Bhatt |
| scope="row" | "Tonight I Might" Lyric Film |
Filmography
=Reality shows=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| scope="row" | 2023
| Survival show determining Katseye's members |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2024
| Pop Star Academy: Katseye | Documentary on the group's debut preparation | style="text-align:center" | {{Cite web|title=Katseye Hopefuls Get Put to the Ultimate Test in Netflix's First 'Pop Star Academy' Trailer {{!}} Video|url=https://www.thewrap.com/katseye-netflix-pop-star-academy-girl-group-doc/|website=TheWrap|last=Knapp|first=J. D.|date=August 6, 2024|access-date=August 7, 2024|archive-date=August 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806011203/https://www.thewrap.com/katseye-netflix-pop-star-academy-girl-group-doc/|url-status=live}} |
Live performances
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+List of live performances, showing date, event, location and performed song(s) |
| scope="col" style="width:15%" | Date
! scope="col" | Event ! scope="col" | City ! scope="col" | Country ! scope="col" style="width:40%" | Performed song(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
|---|
| scope="row" |July 17, 2024
| SIS (Soft Is Strong) Fan Event Live | United States | "Debut", "My Way" and "Touch" |
| scope="row" | September 12, 2024
| rowspan="3" | Seoul | rowspan="3" | South Korea | rowspan="3" | "Debut" and "Touch" | {{cite web |last1=Kyung |first1=Ji-min |title=‘하이브 美 걸그룹’ 캣츠아이, 韓 음방 데뷔..오늘(12일) '엠카' 출격 |url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2024/09/12/XKA7B2HUOZLBEHQC7H4ILXOMZA/ |website=Chosun Ilbo |access-date=23 March 2025 |language=ko |date=12 September 2024}} |
| scope="row" | September 13, 2024 |
| scope="row" | September 14, 2024 |
| scope="row" | September 18, 2024
| Katseye Touchdown in Manila at Market! Market! | Taguig | Philippines | "Debut", "My Way" and "Touch" | {{cite web |last1=Felipe |first1=MJ |title=KATSEYE is in Manila |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/17/katseye-is-in-manila-713 |website=abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation |access-date=25 November 2024}} |
| scope="row" | September 23, 2024
| Tokyo | Japan | "Touch" |
| scope="row" | October 19, 2024
| Katseye Performing Live at Mall of America | rowspan="6" | United States | "Debut", "My Way", "Tonight I Might" and "Touch" |
| scope="row" | November 21, 2024
| Los Angeles | "Debut" and "Touch" |
| scope="row" | December 3, 2024
| rowspan="2" | iHeartRadio Jingle Ball | rowspan="2" | "Debut", "My Way", "Tonight I Might" and "Touch" |
| scope="row" | December 15, 2024
| Boston |
| scope="row" | May 10, 2025
| rowspan="4" {{TBA}} |
| scope="row" | July 31–August 3, 2025
| Chicago |
| scope="row" | August 16, 2025
| rowspan="2" | Summer Sonic | Osaka | rowspan="2" | Japan |
| scope="row" | August 17, 2025
| Chiba |
Accolades
=Awards and nominations=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Nominee(s) ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" | Hanteo Music Awards
| 2024 | style="text-align:left" | Rookie of the Year – Female | Katseye | {{nom}} |
|---|
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | iHeartRadio Music Awards
| rowspan="2" | 2025 | style="text-align:left" | Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge | "Touch" | {{nom}} | rowspan="2" | {{cite magazine|title=Taylor Swift & Morgan Wallen Lead Nominees at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Where Eras Tour Will Be Named 'Tour of the Century'|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2025-iheartradio-music-awards-nominations-full-list-taylor-swift-morgan-wallen-1235880128/|magazine=Billboard|last1=Grein|first1=Paul|date=January 22, 2025|access-date=January 22, 2025|archive-date=January 22, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122153655/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2025-iheartradio-music-awards-nominations-full-list-taylor-swift-morgan-wallen-1235880128/|url-status=live}} |
| style="text-align:left" | Favorite On Screen
| Pop Star Academy: Katseye | {{nom}} |
=Listicles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement |
| scope="col" | Publisher
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Listicle ! scope="col" | Placement ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | Teen Vogue
| 2024 | style="text-align:left" | 12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024 | Placed | {{Cite web|title=12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/girl-groups-to-watch-2024|website=Teen Vogue|last1=Dodson|first1=P. Claire|last2=Delgado|first2=Sara|last3=Momenian|first3=Donya|last4=McNab|first4=Kaitlyn|date=May 24, 2024|access-date=June 2, 2024|archive-date=June 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602224920/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/girl-groups-to-watch-2024|url-status=live}} |
Notes
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
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