Netflix’s documentary series Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE follows the journeys of 20 young women vying for a spot in a girl group. The eight-episode docuseries pulls the curtain back on the lengthy audition process as the field is whittled down to just six.
“The series follows 20 contestants from around the world over a year-long journey as they compete to become KATSEYE, a one-of-a-kind global girl group formed using KPOP methodologies,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “With unprecedented access, unfolding over eight episodes, the result is a compelling portrayal of the road to international stardom, including insight into the unique training and development program developed by HYBE and Geffen Records.”
HYBE is the management company behind K-Pop stars BTS and knows a little something about pulling together talent.
The 20 singers featured in the documentary series are:
Marquise, 17 — Thailand
Emily, 17 — US
Yoonchae, 15 — South Korea
Sophia, 20 — Philippines
Ua, 15 — Japan
Mei, 17 — Japan
Nayoung, 21 — South Korea
Samara, 17 — Brazil
Manon, 21 — Switzerland
Megan, 17 — US
Lara, 17 — US
Ezrela, 20 — Australia
Iliya, 21 — Belarus
Celeste, 19 — Argentina
Daniela, 19 — US
Lexie, 19 — Sweden
Brooklyn, 17 — US
Hinari, 14 — Japan
Adela, 19 — Slovakia
Karlee, 19 — US
Daniela, Manon, Lara, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae were ultimately selected and released their first single, “Debut,” on June 28, 2024. The K-Pop-inspired group’s first EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong), will drop on August 16, 2024. The docuseries will premiere on August 21, 2024.
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