The Debut: Dream Academy (Survival Show) Contestants Profile and Facts:
The Debut: Dream Academy is a survival show produced by HYBE Entertainment and Geffen Records for a 6-member global girl group. There are a total of 20 participants. The voting has been held on Weverse starting on September 6th, 2023. The show started airing on September 1st, 2023. The live finale on November 17th revealed the group name and members. All content will be available on their YouTube channel and Japan’s ABEMA. The winning 6 contestants will debut in the girl group KATSEYE.
Official Accounts:
Website: dreamacademyhq.com
Weverse: Dream Academy
Tiktok: @dreamacademyhq
YouTube: The Debut: Dream Academy
Twitter: dreamacademyhq
Instagram: dreamacademyhq
Show Facts:
HYBE’s Official Episodes Playlist
There is not an episode based format but instead content will be released as performances, vlogs & other video contents.
A Netflix documentary detailing the entire audition process is set for release in 2024.
Mission 1: SHOWCASE
The first mission will consist of two vocal teams and two dance teams. You can vote once a day from Sep 6, 8AM PT to Sep 9, 11:59PM PT on WeVerse and YouTube (check WeVerse for details). The top 6 in voting will be safe while two out of the remaining 14 will be eliminated.
Mission Details: September 1st
Individual Introductions: September 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th
Performance Videos: September 6th
Preparation Vlogs: September 10th, 12th, 13th and 14th
Result Announcement: September 15th
Mission 2: TEAMS
The contestants will travel to Korea to compete in teams followed by another series of eliminations. Four contestants will be eliminated.
Mission Details: September 22nd
Mission 3: ARTISTRY
The contestants will be tested on their abilities to pull off unique concepts. Four contestants will be eliminated.
Mission Details: October 20th
LIVE FINALE
The live finale unveiled the final members and the group’s name. Out of 10 remaining, 6 contestants will debut.
Announcement: November 17th
Contestants Profile:
Nayoung
Stage Name: Nayoung
Birth Name: Nayoung Lee (이나영)
Birthday: April 17, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @160.0_0
Youtube: 이나영 Nayoung Lee
Nayoung Facts:
– Nayoung can speak English and Korean.
– She was a contestant on season 3 of The Voice Korea. Nayoung was eliminated in episode 6 during the Battle Rounds.
– She was on the audition program The Legend, the New Singer.
– Nayoung graduated from Lila Arts Academy.
– Nayoung is a former SM trainee.
– She can play the acoustic guitar.
– 3 words that describe Nayoung: pure, lively, bright.
Show more fun facts about Nayoung…
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team B with Sophia, Lara, Celeste and Samara. They perform a special arrangement of Paramore’s ‘Still Into You’.
Manon
Stage Name: Manon
Birth Name: Manon Bannerman
Birthday: June 26, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Swiss
Instagram: meretmanon
TikTok: @meretmanon
Manon Facts:
– She was born in Zurich, Switzerland.
– Manon can speak English and Swiss-German.
– She is ethnically half-Ghanian.
– Her nickname is Manz.
– She is a photography model.
– She likes to travel.
– She is a fan of Billie Eilish.
– 3 words that describe Manon: cool, kind, non-judgmental.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team A with Karlee, Lexie, Iliya and Brooklyn. They perform a mashup of of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on my Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
Iliya
Stage Name: Iliya
Birth Name: Iliya Fedartsova
Birthday: July 23, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Belarusian
Instagram: iliya.ria
TikTok: @riais4air
Spotify: Iliya
Apple Music: Iliya
Iliya Facts:
– She can speak English and Belarusian.
– Her nicknames are Ily, Ria, and Ilária.
– Iliya is a songwriter and producer. She has posted original songs including her debut album ‘Nestandart’ on various platforms.
– Iliya is a fashion influencer.
– She is a popular cover artist on Tiktok with 2.9m followers. She also does many k-pop covers.
– Iliya is a fan of BTS.
– She is friends with DPR Ian.
– Iliya openly stands with Ukraine.
– She does not use the Belarus flag for personal reasons. During the teaser video she instead holds the Dream Academy flag instead of Belarus’ flag.
– She graduated from high school in California, USA in 2020.
– 3 words that describe Iliya: fair, creative, whimsical.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team A with Karlee, Lexie, Brooklyn and Manon. They perform a mashup of of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on my Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
Sophia
Stage Name: Sophia
Birth Name: Sophia Laforteza
Birthday: December 31, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Filipino
Instagram: sophia_laforteza
TikTok: @sophialaforteza
Sophia Facts:
– She can speak English and Tagalog.
– Some of her nicknames are Sophie, Fifi, and Sopheezy.
– She is Christian.
– Sophia has a chow dog named Charlie and a cat named Wonie.
– Her mother is Carla Guevara Laforteza, a singer, and actress.
– She appeared in a 2022 episode of Family Feud Phillipines.
– She graduated from high school in 2021.
– She is a fan of BTS.
– 3 words that describe Sophia: hysterical, caring, diligent.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team B with Lara, Celeste, Samara and Nayoung. They perform a special arrangement of Paramore’s ‘Still Into You’.
Ezrela
Stage Name: Ezrela
Birth Name: Ezrela Abraham
Birthday: May 20, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Australian
Instagram: ezrelaa
TikTok: @its.ezy (private)
Ezrela Facts:
– Ezrela can speak English and Malayalam.
–She is ethnically Indian.
– Her nicknames are Ezy, Ez, Zed, and Ezyrela.
– She has been in two k-pop cover groups: Maverick & KNTQ.
– 3 words that describe Ezrela: funny, bubbly, cute.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team B with Emily, Marquise, Yoonchae and Mei. They perform Newjeans ‘OMG’.
Karlee
Stage Name: Karlee
Birth Name: Karlee Tanaka
Birthday: October 7th, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: American
Instagram: gnarly.karlee
TikTok: @gnarly.karleeee
YouTube: Karlee 🙂
Karlee Facts:
– Karlee is from Honolulu, Hawaii.
– She is ethnically Korean and Japanese.
– She can speak English, Korean and Japanese.
– Her nicknames are gnarykarlee and Jison-ah.
– She graduated from Mid-Pacific Institute in 2022 and is currently attending college.
– 3 words that describe Karlee: loud, emotional, dorky.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team A with Lexie, Iliya, Brooklyn and Manon. They perform a mashup of of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on my Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
Adéla
Stage Name: Adéla
Birth Name: Adéla Jergová
Birthday: November 27, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Slovakian
Instagram: adelajergova
TikTok: @adelajergovaa
Adéla Facts:
– Adéla can speak English and Slovak.
– Her nickname is Adelka.
– She currently lives in LA.
– She is a fan of Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande.
– She was a ballet dancer for 13 years and quit when she was 17.
– 3 words that describe Adéla: smart, resilient, charismatic.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team A with Daniela, Megan, Ua, and Hinari. They perform Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’.
Daniela
Stage Name: Daniela
Birth Name: Daniela Avanzini
Birthday: July 1, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: American
Instagram: daniela_avanzini
TikTok: @daniela_avanzini
Daniela Facts:
– She can speak English and Spanish.
– Daniela is from Atlanta, Georgia and LA.
– Her nickname is Dani.
– She is a ballroom dancer.
– She is a model and actress for many commercials.
– Daniela earned 10th place in the 13th season of So You Think You Can Dance?.
– She auditioned for the eighth season of America’s Got Talent with a dance act but was eliminated during the Vegas Rounds.
– Daniela placed 2nd in the international competition show Super Kids Europe.
– She was a cheerleader
– 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.
– 3 words that describe Daniela: affectionate, charismatic, determined.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team A with Megan, Ua, Adéla and Hinari. They perform Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’.
Celeste
Stage Name: Celeste
Birth Name: Celeste Díaz
Birthday: August 3rd, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Argentina
Instagram: celestee._4
TikTok: @chelee.4 (private)
Celeste Facts:
– Celeste can speak English and Spanish.
– Her nicknames are Cel, Cele, Celes.
– 3 words that describe Celeste: sweet, sensitive, gentle.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team B with Sophia, Lara, Samara and Nayoung. They perform a special arrangement of Paramore’s ‘Still Into You’.
Lexie
Stage Name: Lexie
Birth Name: Lexie Levin
Birthday: August 28, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Swedish
Instagram: levin_lexie
TikTok: @levin_lexie
Lexie Facts:
– Lexie is from Stockholm, Sweden and currently lives in Los Angeles, California, USA.
– She is ethnically Swedish, Chilean, German, and Russian.
– Her nickname is Lex.
– She can speak English and Swedish.
– She produces music.
– 3 words that describe Lexie: warm-hearted, sweet, dreamy.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team A with Karlee, Iliya, Brooklyn and Manon. They perform a mashup of of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on my Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
Samara
Stage Name: Samara
Birth Name: Samara Henriques Siqueira Cunha
Birthday: September 11, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Brazilian
Instagram: samisiqueiraa
TikTok: @samisiqueiraa
Samara Facts:
– Samara can speak English and Portuguese.
– Her nickname is Sami.
– She enjoys reading.
– She was featured on Now Unite Bootcampers.
– 3 words that describe Samara: resilient, genuine, determined.
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Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team B with Sophia, Lara, Celeste and Nayoung. They perform a special arrangement of Paramore’s ‘Still Into You’.
Mei
Stage Name: Mei
Birth Name: Mei Terada
Birthday: September 27th, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @ap_rlsn
Mei Facts:
– Mei can speak English and Japanese.
– Her nickname is Meimei.
– She is a fan of StayC, Twice, (G)I-dle, Gfriend, BTS and Nmixx.
– 3 words that describe Mei: charming, expressive, sunshine
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team B with Emily, Ezrela, Marquise and Yoonchae. They perform Newjeans ‘OMG’.
Lara
Stage Name: Lara
Birth Name: Lara Rajagopalan
Birthday: November 3rd, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: American
Instagram: lararajj
TikTok: @lararajj
Lara Facts:
– Lara can speak English and Tamil.
– Her nickname is Laru.
– She currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
– She is ethnically Indian.
– She produces music.
– Lara enjoys fashion.
– After winning a competition in her childhood hometown in Dallas, Texas she was invited into a professional program for Septien Ent. She moved to NYC to begin doing commercials, modeling, acting, and musical theater.
– She attended middle school at the Professional Performing Arts School in NYC and high school at LaGuardia High as a drama major.
– She was the main role in Michelle Obama’s Global Girls Alliance campaign video.
– She acted in the show The Blacklist.
– Lara has performed live at the American Airlines Center, House Of Blues, Palladium Ballroom, Six Flags, Hard Rock Cafe, El Portal Theater, Symphony Space and for the Dallas Stars and Mavericks games.
– She has won scholarships at dance conventions like Radix, Pulse, ASH & Jump.
– She has an older sister, Rhea Raj, who is a pop singer and songwriter.
– 3 words that describe Lara: passionate, confident, real.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team B with Sophia, Celeste, Samara and Nayoung. They perform a special arrangement of Paramore’s ‘Still Into You’.
Megan
Stage Name: Megan
Birth Name: Megan Meiyok Skiendiel
Birthday: February 10, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: American
Instagram: meganskiendiel
TikTok: @meganskiendiel
Megan Facts:
– Megan is from Honolulu, Hawaii.
– She is ethnically Chinese and Caucasian.
– Her middle name, Meiyok, is also her nickname and Chinese name.
– She is a runway and fashion model and has participated in Paris and LA’s fashion week for high fashion couture.
– Megan’s acted in shows like Ripple Effect and Bosch: Legacy.
– 3 words that describe Megan: intriguing, fun, caring.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team A with Daniela, Ua, Adéla and Hinari. They perform Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’.
Emily
Stage Name: Emily
Birth Name: Emily Ann Kelavos
Birthday: February 14, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: American
Instagram: emilykelavos
TikTok: @emilykelavos
Emily Facts:
– Emily is from Dallas, Texas.
– Her nicknames are Em, Lil M, and Emmy.
– She is apart of a dance studio called The Crew Dancers.
– She has won many dance competitions including Teen Female Dancer of the Year for Streetz Dancer 2021, top 10 in the Radix Junior Competition 2019, 1st place junior soloist Starquest 2018, and many more.
– Acted in The Lazurus Effect, This Is US and Fresh Off The Boat.
– 3 words that describe Emily: bubbly, encouraging, funny.
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Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team B with Ezrela, Marquise, Yoonchae and Mei. They perform Newjeans ‘OMG’.
Brooklyn
Stage Name: Brooklyn
Birth Name: Brooklyn Van Sandt
Birthday: April 22, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: American
Instagram: houseofbrooklyn
TikTok: @houseofbrooklyn
Brooklyn Facts:
– Brooklyn is from Texas.
– Her nicknames are B, BB, and Bbunny.
– She plays the acoustic guitar.
– Brooklyn is a fan of Taylor Swift.
– She is a songwriter.
– She ran cross-country when she was younger.
– 3 words that describe Brooklyn: positive, creative, magnetic.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team A with Karlee, Lexie, Iliya and Manon. They perform a mashup of of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on my Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
Marquise
Stage Name: Marquise (มาร์คีส์)
Birth Name: Jadenipit Auramornrat
Birthday: July 28, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Thai
Instagram: marquiseaura
TikTok: @marquiseaura
Marquise Facts:
– Marquise can speak English and Thai.
– She attended the APP16 k-pop audition program.
– 3 words that describe Marquise: shy, caring, diligent.
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Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team B with Emily, Ezrela, Yoonchae and Mei. They perform Newjeans ‘OMG’.
Yoonchae
Stage Name: Yoonchae
Birth Name: Yoonchae Jeong (정윤채)
Birthday: December 6th, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: y0on_cha3
TikTok: @useri72me93zt1
Yoonchae Facts:
– Yoonchae can speak English and Korean.
– Her nicknames are 브루니 (Bruni), 마시멜로우 (Marshmallow), 정육면체 (Cube).
– She passed the auditions for Cj E&M in 2020.
– 3 words that describe Yoonchae: sexy, cute, innocent.
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Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team B with Emily, Ezrela, Marquise and Mei. They perform Newjeans ‘OMG’.
Ua
Stage Name: Ua
Birth Name: Ua Shimada
Birthday: March 16th, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: uachanmama
TikTok: @mjukmjvjmtp
Ua Facts:
– Ua plays the violin.
– She is a black belt in shaolin kempo karate.
– Ua is a heels dancer.
– She goes to a K-pop dance studio called Urizip.
– Ua has participated in many heel dance competitions including the 2023 World of Dance.
– She often does events and performances with k-pop covers and other original choreographies with her dance studio.
– She was a fashion influencer for PINKHUNT.
– 3 words that describe Ua: sleeping, dancing, eating.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team A with Daniela, Megan, Adéla and Hinari. They perform Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’.
Hinari
Stage Name: Hinari
Birth Name: Hinari Irie
Birthday: February 19th, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: hina_rinchan
TikTok: @user4386005903668
Hinari Facts:
– Her nickname is Hinarin (ひなりん).
– Hinari passed a private audition with HYBE in April 2023 and officially signed with them in June 2023.
– 3 words that describe Hinari: cute, lucky, positive.
Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team A with Daniela, Megan, Ua and Adéla. They perform Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’.
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