KATSEYE (캣츠아이) is a 6-member global girl group under HYBE America and Geffen Records. The group consists of Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. They were formed through the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy and officially debuted on June 28, 2024, with the single “Debut” from their first EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong). The group combines K-pop training with international talent, making them one of the most diverse girl groups in the industry.
Katseye Members Profile
Manon Bannerman
| Full Name: | Meret Manon Sarpong Bannerman |
| Birthday: | June 26, 2002 |
| Birthplace: | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Nationality: | Swiss |
| Ethnicity: | Ghanaian and Swiss-Italian |
| Age: | 24 years old |
| Height: | 5 ft 5 in (166 cm) |
| Weight: | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Virgo |
| Education: | Attended school in Switzerland; modeling and performance training |
| Position: | Visual, Lead Vocalist |
Manon Facts:
- Manon is a photography model.
- Some of her nicknames are “Manz” and “Manzanita”.
- Her role model is Beyoncé.
- She enjoys traveling.
- She is allergic to strawberries.
- She cannot live without her phone, her journal, or Porto’s.
- See more facts about Manon.
Sophia Laforteza
| Full Name: | Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza |
| Birthday: | December 31, 2002 |
| Birthplace: | Queens, New York United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Filipino |
| Age: | 23 years old |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in(167 cm) |
| Weight: | 51 kg (112 lbs) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn |
| Education: | Graduate |
| Position: | Leader, Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist |
Sophia Facts:
- Some of her nicknames are “Sophie”, “Fifi”, and “Sopheezy”.
- She has a Chow Chow dog named Charlie.
- Her favorite color is pink.
- She is the chef of the group.
- She cannot live without her dog, her headphones, or her lip balm.
- See more facts about Sophia.
Daniela Avanzini
| Full Name: | Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente |
| Birthday: | July 1, 2004 |
| Birthplace: | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Venezuelan-Cuban-Italian |
| Age: | 21 years and 6 months old |
| Height: | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight: | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Cancer |
| Education: | Homeschooled; dance training at Millennium Dance Complex |
| Position: | Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper |
Daniela Facts:
- She can speak English and Spanish.
- One of her nicknames is “Dani”.
- She cannot live without her family, her stuffed animal, or her bed.
- Her favorite food is pasta bolognese.
- Her hobbies are the ukelele, makeup, yoga, reading, and meditation.
- See more facts about Daniela.
Lara Rajagopalan
| Full Name: | Lara Rajagopalan |
| Birthday: | November 3, 2005 |
| Birthplace: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Indian (Tamil) |
| Age: | 20 years and 2 months old |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (167 cm) |
| Weight: | 53 kg (117 lbs) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Leo |
| Education: | Graduate |
| Position: | Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer |
Lara Facts:
- She can speak English and Tamil.
- Some of her nicknames are “Laru” and “Lar Lar”.
- She cannot live without crystals, music, or coffee.
- She enjoys fashion a lot.
- Her favorite food is rasam.
- Her favorite place to be is the recording studio.
- See more facts about Lara.
Megan Skiendiel
| Full Name: | Megan Meiyok Skiendiel |
| Birthday: | February 10, 2006 |
| Birthplace: | Honolulu, Hawaii United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Chinese-Singaporean |
| Age: | 20 years |
| Height: | 5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm) |
| Weight: | 51 kg (112 lbs) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aquarius |
| Education: | Homeschooled / online school from 4th grade onward, apparently because of her medical / learning needs. |
| Position: | Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper, Visual |
Megan Facts:
- She speaks English, basic Cantonese, and basic French.
- She loves mathematics.
- She is part of the LGBT+ community.
- Her favorite time of day is nighttime.
- Her favorite food is Hainan chicken rice.
- Her hobbies are sketching, makeup, fashion, design, and sewing.
- See more facts about Megan.
Yoonchae Jeong
| Full Name: | Jeong Yoon-chae |
| Birthday: | December 6, 2007 |
| Birthplace: | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality: | South Korean |
| Ethnicity: | South Korean |
| Age: | 18 years |
| Height: | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight: | 52 kg (115 lbs) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Sagittarius |
| Education: | Homeschooled in Korea; pre-debut trainee under Source Music |
| Position: | Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae |
Yoonchae Facts:
- She can speak Korean and English.
- Her favorite color is pink.
- She cannot live without her family, music, or food.
- She enjoys watching mukbang (Korean eating shows).
- Yoonchae’s favorite color is pink.
- See more facts about Yoonchae.
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KATSEYE is a unique global girl group that brings together talented performers from different countries and cultures. Since their debut in 2024, the group has gained worldwide recognition for its music, performances, and diverse lineup. With strong vocals, impressive dance skills, and a growing international fanbase, KATSEYE continues to establish itself as one of the most promising global girl groups of its generation.