In a notable collaboration between HYBE Group and GEFFEN Data, “The Debut: Dream Academy,” launched its 20 contestants on August 20.
The worldwide scale of the present, coupled with its departure from typical elimination codecs, prompted a spread of reactions from netizens.
Evolution to KATSEYE
Following rounds of competitors, the group was whittled all the way down to a ultimate six members, formally named KATSEYE.
(Photograph : instagram)
Whereas diverging from the traditional Okay-Pop archetype, KATSEYE’s rigorous coaching and pre-debut actions have intrigued followers, constructing anticipation for his or her official debut.
Recognition and Critique
Just lately highlighted as one among VOGUE’s acts to observe within the upcoming yr, KATSEYE discovered themselves in esteemed firm alongside rising stars like Omar Apollo and Tyla. Nevertheless, it wasn’t all accolades for the group.
(Photograph : Twitter)
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Controversy Surrounding Styling Decisions
A cloud of criticism loomed over KATSEYE’s styling decisions, contrasting starkly with the easier aesthetics of their fellow highlighted artists.
(Photograph : Twitter)
Described by some as kitsch, the members don a number of layers of textures, adhering considerably to a coloration code.
manon and dani being the one ones gettinf first rate matches https://t.co/FUcCzPE6Gu
— ٍxaro ˚ ༘ ೀ⋆。˚ (@kweiju) March 8, 2024
At first look, I assumed it was faux (like somebody put their heads on random our bodies), then I did a double-take OMFG.
Sophia: 😭😭😭😭
Lara: the outfit oh lawd
Megan: – 😭
Manon: surprisingly fits her
Daniela: fits her however the jacket???hat??
Yoonchae: 😭? https://t.co/nU61S4wRHe— Lilith Minaj☆ ⁷🍉 (@hoya_minaj) March 8, 2024
Netizens’ Weigh In
Beneath are feedback from netizens relating to the perceived ‘UGLY’ styling of the Hybe Group’s KATSEYE:
- “IS THIS REAL LIKE IM BEING GENUINE”
- “The place can I additionally discover this?”
- “The one one semi consuming is manon and Lara trigger what are these outfitsssss”
- “what they do to our women???”
- “They getting the Fifth Concord particular”
- “STOPP”
- That is soooooo ugly
- What occurred ?
Whereas some outfits, akin to these worn by Manon and Daniella, discovered average approval, the general sentiment amongst netizens veered in direction of displeasure. Many commented that the group’s visuals appeared to be the saving grace amidst the questionable styling.
I AM UNWELL😭😭😭😭😭 #KATSEYE pic.twitter.com/NQh0JMWUf8
— lem ୨୧ (@lemmiexo) March 7, 2024
i by no means need whoever styled katseye on this to ever contact their garments ever once more i’m sawry what goes awnnn 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/pUJCX4U5YI
— joy짱 (@manonitgirl) March 7, 2024
these outfits r ugly and giving completely different centuries https://t.co/9lWPsXy8tr
— isfp 👾 (@manyanime_) March 8, 2024
this actually can’t be the primary group photoshoot. we’d like a redo! and hearth the stylist instantly! and the photographer lara and megan appear like they have been caught off gaurd omg https://t.co/nsjLsT0RJU
— rey⁷ 💜 (@monosouI) March 8, 2024
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Written by Cassidy Jones.