The Debut: Dream Academy: Where Are They Now?
The Debut: Dream Academy was a girl group survival program developed by HYBE and Geffen Records. Broadcasted on YouTube, the show followed the journey of twenty multinational trainees as they competed for a spot on the show’s debuting global group. The show concluded on November 18, 2023, with the creation of the six-member girl group KATSEYE. Where are the rest of the contestants now?
Rank #1: Sophia 🇵🇭
— She debuted in the show’s final lineup, KATSEYE, on June 28, 2024.
Rank #2: Lara 🇺🇸
— She debuted in the show’s final lineup, KATSEYE, on June 28, 2024.
Rank #3: Daniela 🇺🇸
— She debuted in the show’s final lineup, KATSEYE, on June 28, 2024.
Rank #4: Yoonchae 🇰🇷
— She debuted in the show’s final lineup, KATSEYE, on June 28, 2024.
Rank #5: Megan 🇺🇸
— She debuted in the show’s final lineup, KATSEYE, on June 28, 2024.
Rank #6: Manon 🇨🇭
— She debuted in the show’s final lineup, KATSEYE, on June 28, 2024.
Rank #7: Samara 🇧🇷
— She lived in a non-trainee life in Brazil, and frequently posts dance and vocal covers.
— She is currently preparing for her debut in SAINT SATINE.
Rank #8: Ezrela 🇦🇺
— She is living a non-trainee life in Australia. She’s a part of dance teams and frequently posts covers.
Rank #9: Emily 🇺🇸
— She is a professional dancer in Los Angeles. She performed as a backup dancer for XG at Coachella 2025.
— She is currently preparing for her debut in SAINT SATINE.
Rank #10: Marquise 🇹🇭
— She frequently posts on social media.
— She debuted as a soloist under YUPP Entertainment with the single “dontneedyouanymore” on June 25, 2026.
Rank #11: Nayoung 🇰🇷
— She participated in the survival show Girls on Fire, finishing in first place, although the resulting group’s debut was unfortunately cancelled.
Rank #12: Celeste 🇦🇷
— She is taking dance classes in Los Angeles, and frequently posts vocal and dance covers.
Rank #13: Ua 🇯🇵
— She is a professional dancer in Japan, mastering multiple different styles including heel, hip-hop, ballet, and jazz.
Rank #14: Lexie 🇸🇪
— She was living a non-trainee life in Sweden.
— She is currently preparing for her debut in SAINT SATINE.
Rank #15: Mei 🇯🇵
— She joined iNKODE in 2024 and debuted as the main dancer of the girl group SAY MY NAME on October 16, 2024.
Rank #16: Iliya 🇧🇾
— She is continuing her career as a solo artist, releasing multiple singles since the show’s conclusion.
Rank #17: Brooklyn 🇺🇸
— She is starting her career as a solo artist, releasing multiple singles since the show’s conclusion.
— She debuted as a soloist with the single “Selfish” on March 29, 2024.
Rank #18: Karlee 🇺🇸
— She is starting her career as a solo artist, producing songs and teasing her debut.
— She debuted as a soloist with the single “Little Things” on April 25, 2025.
Rank #19: Hinari 🇯🇵
— She was living a non-trainee life in Japan.
— She is preparing to debut in the group Girls Archives. under INCS toenter and HYBE NEB.
Rank #20: Adéla 🇸🇰
— She is starting her career as a solo artist, releasing multiple singles since the show’s conclusion.
— She debuted as a soloist on September 13, 2024, with the single “Homewrecked”.
Made by kuzuhinas
(Special thanks to: maddie, Yunjinsstar, Sofiya Arekhava)
Related:
KATSEYE Members Profile
The Debut: Dream Academy Contestants Profile
Did your favorite contestant on The Debut: Dream Academy get into the final lineup? If not, are you happy on how their career is now? Is there more information on the contestants current careers that wasn’t listed here? Feel free to comment below!
