KATSEYE

KATSEYE Profile and Facts KATSEYE (캣츠아이) is a 6-member K-pop-inspired international girl group under Geffen Records and HYBE America. The group consists of Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. They were formed through the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy. They debuted on June 28, 2024, with the single “Debut” from their first EP, SIS (Soft is Strong). Manon and Daniela Sophia and Yoonchae Lara and Megan

KATSEYE members height, age

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Member	Height	Age
Daniela	165 cm	22 years
Lara	167 cm	20 years
Megan	169 cm	20 years
Yoonchae	170 cm	18 years
Manon	166 cm	24 years
Sophia	167 cm	23 years

Debut Date: June 28, 2024
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 name was chosen from a list by the members, and the idea to change the "C" to a "K" was Lara's idea, to make the name look cooler.
Official Greeting: "Hello, we are KATSEYE!"
Official Fandom Name: EYEKONS
Fandom Name Meaning: The name is a portmanteau of "eye" (from KATSEYE) and "icon".
Weverse: KATSEYE
Apple Music: KATSEYE
Bugs: KATSEYE

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Group Stats

Average height: 167.3 cm
Tallest: 170 cm · Yoonchae
Shortest: 165 cm · Daniela
Average age: 21.2 years
Oldest: 24 years · Manon
Youngest: 18 years · Yoonchae

Members

Daniela

3rd place

Stage Name: Daniela
Birth Name: Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente
Position(s): Main Dancer
Birthday: July 1, 2004
Age: 22 years
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 165 cm (5'5″)
MBTI Type: ENFJ-A
Nationality: American
Representative Color: Sky Blue
Dream Charm: Guardian Shield
Representative Emoji: 🛡️

Facts

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and lived in Los Angeles, USA.
Daniela’s charm represents bold confidence, strength, courage, and loyalty.
She speaks English and Spanish.
Her nickname is “Dani.”
She is ethnically Venezuelan-Cuban-Italian.
She is a ballroom dancer and also performs Afro-Cuban, Afro-style, cha-cha, and salsa.
She cannot live without her family, stuffed animal, or bed.
She works as a model and actress in commercials.
She is a big fan of Carti and Lil Uzi Vert. (TikTok)
She placed 10th in So You Think You Can Dance season 13, 2nd in Super Kids Europe, and competed in America’s Got Talent season 8.
She appeared in Matty B’s “Dramatic” MV.
She appeared on The Queen Latifah Show in 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 had a superpower, she would choose telepathy to read minds.
She envisions KATSEYE becoming a global girl group inspiring young girls and touring worldwide.

Lara

2nd place

Stage Name: Lara
Birth Name: Lara Rajagopalan (லாரா ராஜகோபாலன்)
Position(s): Main Vocalist
Birthday: November 3, 2005
Age: 20 years
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 167 cm (5'5.5″)
MBTI Type: ESTP-A
Nationality: American
Representative Color: Green
Dream Charm: Limitless Key
Representative Emoji: 🗝️

Facts

Lara is from Los Angeles, California, USA.
She speaks English and Tamil.
Her mother, Kavita Raj, is Indian, and her father, Sri Rajagopalan, is Sri Lankan. Both are ethnically Tamil.
Her older sister Rhea Raj (born 2000) is also a singer.
Her charm represents infinite possibilities and open-mindedness.
Her nicknames include “Laru” and “Lar Lar.”
She is part of the LGBT+ community.
She produces music.
She cannot live without crystals, music, or coffee.
She enjoys fashion.
She appeared in Michelle Obama’s Global Girls Alliance campaign video.
Her role models are ENHYPEN’s Ni-Ki and BTS’s Jimin. (Weverse interview)
She would like to collaborate with Rihanna, Britney Spears, Timbaland, BTS’s Jimin, Pharrell Williams, and M.I.A.
If she had a superpower, she would choose dimensional travel to explore the universe.
She envisions KATSEYE maturing, touring globally, performing at Coachella, and winning Grammys.

Megan

5th place

Stage Name: Megan
Birth Name: Megan Meiyok Skiendiel (梅根美玉斯基恩迪尔)
Position(s): All-Rounder
Birthday: February 10, 2006
Age: 20 years
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 169 cm (5'6.5″)
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: American (Hawai'i)
Representative Color: Peach
Dream Charm: Dual Cherry
Representative Emoji: 🍒

Facts

Megan 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 pleasant energy, sensuality, and secrecy, reflecting her confident stage persona and 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 dyslexia and struggles with English.
She switched to online school in 4th grade, 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’s Jimin. (Weverse)
She is a former J-pop trainee.
She is a runway and fashion model, participating in Paris and LA Fashion Weeks.
She would like to collaborate with Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Danja, Billie Eilish, BLACKPINK, Olivia Rodrigo, and Drake.
She is part of the LGBT+ community.
If she had a superpower, she would choose teleportation to travel quickly, especially to Hawai’i.
She cannot live without her members, her phone, and sweatpants.
She believes KATSEYE’s passion for music and performing will remain their essence.

Yoonchae

4th place

Stage Name: Yoonchae (윤채)
Birth Name: Jeung Yoon-chae (정윤채)*
Position(s): Maknae
Birthday: December 6, 2007
Age: 18 years
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 170 cm (5'7″)
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Pink
Dream Charm: Soothing Shell
Representative Emoji: 🐚

Facts

Her charm symbolizes gentle comfort and her ability to bring tranquility to members.
Her nicknames include “Bruni,” “Marshmallow,” “Jeongyookmyeonchae” (“cube”), and “Yoonchip.”
She speaks Korean and English.
She passed CJ E&M auditions in 2020.
Her role models are BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS.
She said BTS inspired her to pursue K-pop.
Her favorite color is pink.
She and Sophia are both night owls.
If she had a superpower, she would choose telekinesis to turn off lights and eat cereal hands-free.
She cannot live without her family, music, or food.
She believes KATSEYE will grow and achieve many goals in the next five years.
She is friends with Choi Jungeun of izna from training under WAKEONE.

Manon

6th place

Stage Name: Manon
Birth Name: Meret Manon Sarpong Bannerman
Position(s): Visual
Birthday: June 26, 2002
Age: 24 years
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 166 cm (5'5.5″)
MBTI Type: ENFJ-T
Nationality: Swiss
Representative Color: Yellow
Dream Charm: Stellar Tiara
Representative Emoji: 👑

Facts

Manon was born in Zürich, Switzerland.
Her mother is Swiss-Italian and her father is Ghanaian, making her ethnically Swiss-Italian-Ghanaian.
Her charm symbolizes hope, royalty, beauty, and elegance, reflecting her desire to uplift others.
She speaks Swiss-German, German, English, some French, and is learning Spanish from Daniela.
She works as a photography model.
Her nicknames include “Manz” and “Manzanita.”
She is a fan of Billie Eilish.
Her role model is Beyoncé.
She enjoys traveling.
She has been writing songs since age 5.
She is allergic to strawberries.
She cannot live without her phone, journal, or Porto’s.
If she had a superpower, she would choose teleportation, mainly to return home to Switzerland.
She believes KATSEYE will be in a good place in five years, making a positive impact.
On Feb 21, 2026, it was announced she would take a temporary hiatus for health reasons. She appeared in KATSEYE’s NYLON interview in April 2026 (pre-recorded).

Sophia

1st place

Stage Name: Sophia
Birth Name: Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza
Position(s): Leader
Birthday: December 31, 2002
Age: 23 years
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 167 cm (5'5.5″)
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Filipina & American
Representative Color: Purple
Dream Charm: Dream Anchor
Representative Emoji: ⚓

Facts

Sophia speaks English and Tagalog. She is Filipina, born in Queens, New York, USA.
Sophia is Christian.
Her charm symbolizes stability and navigation, reflecting her supportive role.
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 high school in 2021.
She is a BTS fan, with V as her bias and role model. Her second role model is LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin. She also admires ENHYPEN’s Jungwon.
Her favorite color is pink.
She appeared in a 2022 episode of Family Feud Philippines.
She is the group’s chef.
She and Yoonchae are both night owls.
She cannot live without her dog, headphones, or lip balm.
If she had a superpower, she would choose flying, inspired by her vivid dreams of flight.
She envisions KATSEYE achieving unimaginable opportunities and success in five years.
On Aug 7, 2026, it was announced she would take a hiatus to prioritize her mental health and well-being.