5th Gen · Global Group
KATSEYE 캣츠아이
Six-member Los Angeles-based global girl group developed using HYBE’s K-pop trainee methodology via Dream Academy (chronicled in Netflix’s Pop Star Academy). Topped the US Billboard 200 in August 2026 with 3rd EP Wild.
- Debut
- 2024-06-28
- Generation
- 5th Gen
- Active Roster
- 6 Members
- Agency
- HYBE x Geffen Records
- Fandom
- EYEKONS
- Structure
- Fixed Roles
Status Note 6 official members; 5 actively promoting in Oct 2026 while Manon is on temporary health hiatus (since Feb 2026). Achieved their first #1 on the US Billboard 200 in August 2026 with 3rd EP Wild.
01 / Roster
Members (6)
| Member | Born | Nationality | Roles | Specs | Career Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manon | 2002-06-26 | Swiss-Ghanaian | Vocalist, Visual | — | Zürich native scouted via Instagram DM who grew through Dream Academy; on temporary health hiatus since Feb 2026. |
| Sophia | 2002-12-31 | Filipina | Leader, Main Vocalist | — | Manila-raised vocalist who ranked 1st overall out of 120,000+ applicants in The Debut: Dream Academy. |
| Daniela | 2004-07-01 | American | Main Dancer, Vocalist | — | Atlanta-born competitive Latin/ballroom dance champion and former America’s Got Talent / SYTYCD finalist. |
| Lara | 2005-11-03 | American | Main Vocalist | — | Indian-American R&B powerhouse vocalist who personally suggested spelling KATSEYE with a "K." |
| Megan | 2006-02-10 | American | Lead Dancer, Vocalist | — | Honolulu-born precision dancer ranked #1 by Dream Academy trainers for performance execution. |
| Yoonchae | 2007-12-06 | South Korean | Vocalist, Dancer, Maknae | 170 cm | Seoul-trained maknae and sole South Korean member bridging KATSEYE’s Korean music-show stages and global pop. |
02 / Essential Listening
Where to Start with KATSEYE
- Watch ↗Touch
Liquid drum-and-bass global sleeper smash with iconic hand choreography.
- Watch ↗Gnarly
Audacious hyper-pop pivot from Beautiful Chaos that turned skeptics into stadium-chanting fans.
- Watch ↗Gabriela
Latin-pop-infused Billboard Hot 100 charting hit showcasing Daniela, Lara, and Sophia.
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