KATSEYE Profile and Facts
KATSEYE (캣츠아이) is a 6-member K-pop-inspired international girl group under Geffen Records and HYBE. The group consists of Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. They were formed through the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy and debuted on June 28, 2024 with their first single “Debut” from their first EP, SIS (Soft is Strong).
Group Name Meaning: A cat’s eye is a gemstone that is iridescent in color. The different colors within the gemstone represent the uniqueness of each member. The idea to change the “C” to a “K” was Lara’s idea, to make the name look cooler.
KATSEYE Official Fandom Name: EYEKONS
Fandom Name Meaning: The name is a portmanteau of “eye” (from KATSEYE) and “icon”.
KATSEYE Official Fandom Color: N/A
KATSEYE Official Logo:
Latest Dorm Arrangement (updated in April 2024):
Manon and Daniela
Sophia and Yoonchae
Lara and Megan
Official SNS:
Website: katseye.world
Facebook: KATSEYE
Instagram: @katseyeworld
X (Twitter): @katseyeworld
TikTok: @katseyeworld
YouTube: KATSEYE
Weverse: KATSEYE
Spotify: KATSEYE
Apple Music: KATSEYE
Melon: KATSEYE
Bugs: KATSEYE
KATSEYE Member Profiles:
Sophia (1st place)
Stage Name: Sophia
Birth Name: Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza
Position: Leader
Birthdate: December 31, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Filipina
Representative Color: Purple
Dream Charm: Dream Anchor
Representative Emoji: ⚓
Instagram: @sophia_laforteza
TikTok: @sophialaforteza (Private)
Sophia Facts:
– She can speak English and Tagalog. She is ethnically Filipina but was born in Queens, New York, USA.
– She is Christian.
– Her charm symbolizes stability and navigation, reflecting her role as a support system for those around her.
– Some of her nicknames are “Sophie”, “Fifi”, and “Sopheezy”.
– She has a Chow Chow dog named Charlie.
– Her mother is Carla Guevara Laforteza, a singer and actress.
– She graduated from high school in 2021.
– She is a fan of BTS and her bias/role model is V. Her second role model is LE SSERAFIM‘s Huh Yunjin. Sophia is also a fan of ENHYPEN‘s Jungwon.
– Her favorite color is pink.
– She appeared in a 2022 episode of Family Feud Philippines.
– She is the chef of the group.
– She and Yoonchae are both night owls.
– She cannot live without her dog, her headphones, or her lip balm.
– If she could have any superpower, she would pick the ability to fly, inspired by her vivid and exhilarating dreams of flying.
– She envisions KATSEYE achieving unimaginable opportunities and success in the next five years.
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Manon (6th place)
Stage Name: Manon
Birth Name: Meret Manon Bannerman
Positions: N/A
Birthdate: June 26, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ-T
Nationality: Swiss
Representative Color: Yellow
Dream Charm: Stellar Tiara
Representative Emoji: 👑
Instagram: @meretmanon
TikTok: @meretmanon (Private)
Manon Facts:
– She was born in Zürich, Switzerland.
– Her mom is Swiss-Italian and her dad is from Ghana, so she is ethnically Swiss-Italian-Ghanian.
– Her charm symbolizes the light of hope, royalty, beauty, and elegance, reflecting her desire to uplift those around her with wisdom and positivity.
– Her Ghanaian name is Sarpong.
– She can speak Swiss-German (first language), German, English, and a little bit of French. She is also learning Spanish from Daniela.
– She is a photography model.
– Some of her nicknames are “Manz” and “Manzanita”.
– She is a fan of Billie Eilish.
– Her role model is Beyoncé.
– She enjoys traveling.
– She has been a songwriter since she was 5 years old.
– She is allergic to strawberries.
– She cannot live without her phone, her journal, or Porto’s.
– If She could have any superpower, she would pick teleportation to allow her to travel anywhere, but mostly back home to Switzerland.
– She believes that in the next five years, KATSEYE will be in a good spot, making a positive impact.
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Daniela (3rd place)
Stage Name: Daniela
Birth Name: Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente
Positions: N/A
Birthdate: July 1, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ-A
Nationality: American
Representative Color: Sky Blue
Dream Charm: Guardian Shield
Representative Emoji: 🛡️
Instagram: @daniela_avanzini
TikTok: @daniela_avanzini (Private)
Daniela Facts:
– She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and lived in Los Angeles, California, USA.
– Her charm symbolizes bold confidence, strength, courage, and loyalty.
– She can speak English and Spanish.
– One of her nicknames is “Dani”.
– She is ethnically Venezuelan-Cuban-Italian.
– She is a ballroom dancer. She can also do Afro-Cuban, Afro-style dance, cha-cha, and salsa style dancing.
– She cannot live without her family, her stuffed animal, or her bed.
– She is a model and actress for many commercials.
– She is a huge fan of Carti and Lil Uzi Vert. (TikTok)
– She placed 10th in the 13th season of So You Think You Can Dance, placed 2nd in Super Kids Europe., and participated in the 8th season of America’s Got Talent.
– She appeared in Matty B’s music video for his song “Dramatic”.
– She made an appearance on the Queen Latifah Show as part of an America’s Most Talented kids segment.
– She would love to collaborate with Beyoncé, Shakira, Rosalía, Rihanna, TXT, BTS, Doja Cat, and Playboi Carti.
– If she could have any superpower, she would pick telepathy to read people’s minds and understand their thoughts about her.
– She envisions KATSEYE evolving into a powerful global girl group that inspires young girls and tours around the world to meet fans.
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Lara (2nd place)
Stage Name: Lara
Birth Name: Lara Rajagopalan (லாரா ராஜகோபாலன்)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthdate: November 3, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESTP-A
Nationality: American
Representative Color: Green
Dream Charm: Limitless Key
Representative Emoji: 🗝️
Instagram: @lararajj
TikTok: @lararajj (Private)
Lara Facts:
– She is from Los Angeles, California, USA. She is a first-generation Indian-American.
– She can speak English and Tamil.
– She is ethnically Indian (Tamilnadu).
– Her charm represents infinite possibilities and her open-minded nature, always seeking to expand her mind and open new doors for herself and the group.
– Some of her nicknames are “Laru” and “Lar Lar”.
– She produces music.
– She cannot live without crystals, music, or coffee.
– She enjoys fashion a lot.
– She was featured in the video for Michelle Obama’s Global Girls Alliance campaign.
– Her role models are ENHYPEN‘s Ni-Ki and BTS‘ Jimin. She has stated that their dancing and elegance give her the most inspiration. (Weverse Interview)
– She would like to collaborate with Rihanna, Britney Spears, Timbaland, BTS’ Jimin, Pharrell Williams, and M.I.A.
– If she could have any superpower, she would pick the ability to travel through different dimensions to explore the vast universe.
– She envisions KATSEYE becoming more mature, doing world tours, performing at Coachella, and winning Grammys in the next five years.
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Megan (5th place)
Stage Name: Megan
Birth Name: Megan Meiyok Skiendiel (梅根美玉斯基恩迪尔)
Position: N/A
Birthdate: February 10, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: American (Hawai’i)
Representative Color: Peach
Dream Charm: Dual Cherry
Representative Emoji: 🍒
Instagram: @meganskiendiel
TikTok: @meganskiendiel (Private)
Megan Facts:
– She is from Honolulu, Hawai’i, USA.
– She is ethnically Swedish-Chinese. Her mother is Singaporean-Chinese and her father is Swedish-American.
– Her charm represents a pleasant energy, sensuality, and secrecy. It reflects her confident on-stage persona and her goofy off-stage side.
– She speaks English, basic Cantonese, and basic French.
– Her middle name, Meiyok (美 玉), is also her nickname and Chinese name.
– She has said that she’s dyslexic. She underperforms in English because of it.
– She also switched to online school when she was in 4th grade, which was the last time she wrote an essay.
– She loves mathematics.
– She has a habit of biting her nails. (Weverse)
– Her role models are BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and BTS‘ Jimin. (Weverse)
– She is a runway and fashion model and has participated in Paris and LA’s fashion week for high fashion couture.
– She would like to collaborate with Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Danja, Billie Eilish, BLACKPINK , Olivia Rodrigo, and Drake.
– If she could have any superpowers, she would pick teleportation so she could travel to places, for example, to Hawai’i.
– She cannot live without her members who support her through everything, her phone, and a good pair of sweatpants.
–She believes KATSEYE’s hearts and love for music and performing will remain the same, as their passion is the essence of who they are.
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Yoonchae (4th place)
Stage Name: Yoonchae (윤채)
Birth Name: Jeung Yoon-chae (정윤채)
Position: Maknae
Birthdate: December 6, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Pink
Dream Charm: Soothing Shell
Representative Emoji: 🐚
Instagram: @y0on_cha3
TikTok: @y0on_cha3 (Private)
Yoonchae Facts:
– Her charm symbolizes a gentle comfort and her ability to bring tranquility to her members.
– Her nicknames are “Bruni”, “Marshmallow”, “Jeongyookmyeonchae” (“cube”), and “Yoonchip”.
– She can speak Korean and English.
– She passed auditions for CJ E&M in 2020.
– Her role models are of BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and BTS.
– She has mentioned that BTS are the reason she got into K-pop and got inspired to pursue K-pop.
– Her favorite color is pink.
– She and Sophia are both night owls.
– If she could have any superpower, she would pick telekinesis as she could turn off the lights and eat cereal without using her hands.
– She cannot live without her family, music, or food.
– She believes KATSEYE will grow significantly and achieve many of their goals over the next five years.
– She is friends with Jungeun of izna from training under WakeOne.
See more facts about Yoonchae…
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Note 2: Source for positions: Sophia’s leader position, Lara’s main vocal position.
Note 3: Source for MBTI. Yoonchae updated her type from ESTP on her Weekly Idol profile.
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