JAKARTA - Katseye is enjoying an extraordinary year. The rookie group, which debuted in June 2024, managed to set a significant record as a third idol group in history to nominate Best Newcomer Artists at the Grammy Awards, following in the footsteps of SWV and Wilson Phillips.
This achievement cannot be separated from their second Extended play (EP) role, Beautiful Chaos, which reached second place on the US album charts, driven by a hugely provoking lead single, "Gnarly", and follow-up song written by Charli XCX, "Gabriella."
"Gnarly" which was released last April, broke the opinion of listeners. Although there are many blasphemy, not a few people are constantly listening to the group consisting of Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae.
"When we first heard it, we knew this song would come as a surprise," Daniela said in a recent interview with BBC News.
"Ide makes people annoyed is very exciting," said Lara. "Not giving them something normal 'we really gave something thrilling."
"Gnarly" pum successfully changed Katseye from just a pop idol group to a cultural phenomenon that is developing.
The most prominent of Katseye is their multinational diversity. Daniela is a US citizen of Venezuelan-Kuba descent from Atlanta, Lara is a US citizen of Indian-Sri Lankan descent from New York, and Manon is of Ghana-Italy descent from Zurich.
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Then, Megan Skiendiel is a US citizen of Chinese-Singapore descent from Honolulu, Sophia comes from the Philippines, and Yoonchae is born and raised in South Korea.
"We are very proud that our group is very diverse. Our number one priority is to show the girls out there to be proud of their origin, no matter how they look," said Manon.
In addition, Lara encouraged musicians from diverse backgrounds to pursue their dreams. "Please do it," he said. "You shouldn't feel restrained. The color of our skin, our culture is our strength. Use it and own it."
Meanwhile, Katseye's diversity received praise from Melanie C, a member of Spice Girls, who hosted their showcase showcase in London.
Melanie said Katseye's diversity reminded her of Spice Girls.
"Something about Spice Girls is so many people feel they can identify themselves with one of us," said Mel C. "And in my opinion, that's the beauty of your group: you open the door even wider for so many people."
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