Refinery29 iconRefinery29Aug 12, 2026 ~1 min source read

Katseye’s Stylist Talks The K-Pop Group’s Evolving Aesthetics & “Pinky Up” Era

Dream Academy" — a real-time performance competition that selected and trained individuals to form a global girl group — the six members of Katseye officially debuted (fittingly with their single "Debut") in June 2024. The original members (and their fan-dubbed roles) are leader Sophia Laforteza, main vocalist Lara Raj, lead dancer Daniela Avanzini, visual symbol Manon Bannerman, all-rounder Megan Skiendiel, and youngest member Yoonchae Jeung.

Katseye’s Stylist Talks The K-Pop Group’s Evolving Aesthetics & “Pinky Up” Era

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Dream Academy" — a real-time performance competition that selected and trained individuals to form a global girl group — the six members of Katseye officially debuted (fittingly with their single "Debut")...

The original members (and their fan-dubbed roles) are leader Sophia Laforteza, main vocalist Lara Raj, lead dancer Daniela Avanzini, visual symbol Manon Bannerman, all-rounder Megan Skiendiel, and youngest...

From distinctive "eras" and viral dance routines (who doesn't know their Gap denim commercial or "Pinky Up" music video at this point?) to...

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Dream Academy" — a real-time performance competition that selected and trained individuals to form a global girl group — the six members of Katseye officially debuted (fittingly with their single "Debut") in June 2024. The original members (and their fan-dubbed roles) are leader Sophia Laforteza, main vocalist Lara Raj, lead dancer Daniela Avanzini, visual symbol Manon Bannerman, all-rounder Megan Skiendiel, and youngest member Yoonchae Jeung. From distinctive "eras" and viral dance routines (who doesn't know their Gap denim commercial or "Pinky Up" music video at this point?) to...

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