KATSEYE officially made their debut on June 28, 2024, with the song “Debut.” The song did not face popularity in the Korean markets, even making a slow creep internationally.
With the release of “Touch” and the concurrent drop of their Netflix reality, Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, the girls began catching the eye of many globally, and in South Korea. A tweet on X about maknae Yoonchae went absolutely viral in South Korea with over 2 million hits.
윤채 영어 하나도 모르는데 글로벌그룹에 투입돼서 지금까지 생존영어습득하고 있는 07년생 아기라는 나무위키 읽고 마음으로 응원하게 됌 pic.twitter.com/lQDyXL0wdb
— 피톤 (@python1710) August 20, 2024
Yoonchae didn’t know a lick of English and was thrust into a global group, so she’s been learning English for survival even though she’s only a 07-er baby. Ever since I read that about her on Namu Wiki, I’ve been cheering for her silently.
— python1710
She became a fast favorite amongst South Koreans not because of her nationality, but because of her hardwork in adapting to a new environment, her talents, and her visuals! Yoonchae was quickly acknowledged as part of the visual-line alongside Manon.
The other members have also been getting hit tweets in Korean. Sophia was lauded for her visuals.
이런 얼굴과 피지컬을 가진 02년생이 하이브게펜 글로벌 걸그룹 오디션을 보고 데뷔까지 이뤘다는 게 ㄴㅁ좋음 pic.twitter.com/JwahweP6UE
— y🐈.. (@yxccvks) August 25, 2024
I love how someone born in 2002 with this physique and face ended up auditioning for HYBE x GEFFEN’s global girl group and made it to debut.
— yxccvks
Everyone agreed that Manon’s facecard was undeniable.
마농님은 그냥 생머리 곱슬머리 할거 없이 다 ㅈㄴ아름다우심 pic.twitter.com/eKh97Mt89p
— 삼 (@dreamacademiaa) August 24, 2024
Manon’s natural hair and curls are just undeniably f*cking gorgeous.
— dreamacademiaa
Lara was praised for her vocals.
3화에는 라라가 보컬 최종보스처럼 등장하신다 https://t.co/SWuRbwBTXX pic.twitter.com/C04QlomPjj
— 삼 (@dreamacademiaa) August 21, 2024
In episode 3, Lara pulls up like the final boss of vocals.
— dreamacademiaa
Daniela and Megan have also been steadily but slowly garnering attention. The group has been doing so well in South Korea that they’ve become chart-toppers. They have been sitting at No.2 on the Viral Songs chart in South Korea on Spotify, a new achievement for the stars.
With a ceaselessly addictive song such as “Touch,” members with great live skills, undeniable visuals, and diversity in the mix, it’s only a matter of time before they take over the world. Listen to “Touch” below!
