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Katseye, multinational K-pop girl group based in US, talk diversity and first Asia tour

Members of US-based group Katseye, formed via reality show The Debut: Dream Academy, reflect on their tough training and debut EP charting

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US-based Katseye, a K-pop girl group formed through reality-TV show The Debut: Dream Academy, are a multnational outfit with only one Korean member. Photo: Instagram/@katseyeworld

By Pyo Kyung-min

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Katseye, a multinational girl group under the powerhouse Korean music label Hybe, are beginning their journey to create music that transcends the boundaries of K-pop, with the goal of captivating a broader global audience.

Formed through the TV audition programme The Debut: Dream Academy, which attracted over 120,000 applicants from all over the world, Katseye is the first joint project between K-pop giant Hybe and Geffen Records from the United States.

The group stands out as Hybe’s first US-based girl group, designed from the outset to target a global audience, and formed through the rigorous training process typical of K-pop.

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Making the first official visit to Korea since their debut, the group shared their experiences and aspirations this week.

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