On August 21, Netflix premiered the anticipated docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE. It follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained HYBE and Geffen Records international girl group KATSEYE ahead of the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy. KATSEYE One trainee who didn’t make it to the survival show was London-based dancer Naisha. She was kicked out after she […]
Former HYBE “Dream Academy” Contestant Makes Shocking Debut In Kim Jaejoong’s New Girl Group
It was recently announced that Kim Jaejoong would be debuting a new girl group called SAY MY NAME. Kim Jaejoong | @jj_1986_jj/Instagram While rumors spread that former IZ*ONE member Honda Hitomi is set to be a member, netizens couldn’t hide their shock after another familiar face was announced, and it’s from the HYBE x Geffen […]
Controversial “Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE” Star Hits Back At Backlash From Netflix Docuseries
On August 21, Netflix premiered the anticipated docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE. It follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained HYBE and Geffen Records international girl group KATSEYE ahead of the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy. KATSEYE Yet, the docuseries has been met with mixed reactions since Manon was introduced. Many fans jumped to her defense, claiming […]
KATSEYE’s Popularity Has Already Been Affected By “Pop Star Academy”
On August 21, Netflix’s Popstar Academy was added to the platform’s catalog. Popstar Academy is a docuseries that follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained international girl group KATSEYE. KATSEYE | Netflix The series documented the journey from before the Dream Academy series began, introducing a few new faces. Pop star Academy also gave a more emotional look at the program, […]
“Dream Academy” Contestant Allegedly Shades KATSEYE For Being “Mean”
In 2023, HYBE and Geffen Records collaborated to debut a global girl group. The survival show Dream Academy documented the journey to form the final group, KATSEYE, taking 20 trainees selected from thousands of applicants and narrowing them down to just six. A little less than a month after their official debut, a reality program showing […]
IVE Wonyoung’s Unexpected Appearance In Netflix’s “Pop Star Academy” With HYBE Group KATSEYE
IVE‘s Wonyoung has made an unexpected cameo in a recent Netflix documentary following the creation of HYBE‘s new girl group. IVE’s Jang Wonyoung | @for_everyoung10/Instagram Since debuting, Wonyoung has been seen as the “IT Girl” of K-Pop’s fourth generation of female idols, and she’s a standard for many when it comes to her visuals, talent, […]
Is Netflix’s “Pop Star Academy” Documentary “Sabotaging” HYBE Girl Group KATSEYE?
Netizens believe HYBE group KATSEYE‘s documentary Pop Star Academy is “sabotaging” the group. The members of KATSEYE | @katseyeworld/X Recently, the Netflix documentary called Pop Star Academy was released. The show took netizens on a journey to watch KATSEYE’s creation and the hardships the members went through during their debut. In particular, member Manon‘s treatment by the staff […]
Netflix’s “Pop Star Academy” Exposes Staff And KATSEYE’s Alleged Mistreatment Of Manon
On August 21, Netflix’s Popstar Academy was added to the platform’s catalog. Popstar Academy is a docuseries that follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained international girl group KATSEYE. KATSEYE | Netflix The show begins with a set number of trainees preparing to compete in Dream Academy. As this group trains, the team producing the group searches for more contestants, which […]
“Dream Academy” Samara’s Mother Reportedly Responds To Criticism Of Her Daughter’s Social Media Activity
Dream Academy contestant Samara’s mother has reportedly responded to comments about her daughter’s controversial social media activity. Samara | Dream Academy/Weverse On August 29, the international idol survival show created by HYBE and GEFFEN Records, The Debut: Dream Academy (also known as Dream Academy), introduced its 20 global contestants. One of the participants who caught the attention of netizens worldwide […]
HYBE “Conspiracy Theories” Have “The Debut: Dream Academy” Viewers Divided
HYBE and GEFFEN Records‘ joint survival show,The Debut: Dream Academy, initially captured the interest of many around the globe. In August 2023, twenty contestants from different countries were introduced, all fighting for the chance to debut in a girl group. | HYBE LABELS While many were initially excited over the global girl group premise, there have already […]
“The Debut: Dream Academy” Trainee’s Past Becomes A Hot Topic Among Korean Netizens
On August 29, the new idol survival show The Debut: Dream Academy (hereon Dream Academy), a joint venture by HYBE and GEFFEN Records, revealed its 20 global contestants who will compete against one another for a chance to debut in an international girl group. The trainees are said to have been chosen from a pool of 120,000 applicants worldwide, beating […]