Global girl group KATSEYE has achieved a historic milestone in the K-pop industry by receiving two nominations for the prestigious 68th Grammy Awards.
The nominations, announced on November 8, 2025 KST, recognize the rookie group’s immense impact and rapid rise in the global music scene.
Dual Nominations and K-pop History
KATSEYE was shortlisted in two major categories for the upcoming Grammy ceremony:
- Best New Artist (General Field Category)
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (for their single ‘Gabriela’)
The nomination for Best New Artist is particularly significant as it is one of the “Big Four” general field awards.
By securing this nod, KATSEYE becomes the first-ever K-pop group to be nominated in the Best New Artist category, marking a watershed moment for the genre’s recognition in the U.S. music industry.
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Group Formation and Career Highlights
KATSEYE is composed of six members—Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung.
The group reflects diverse backgrounds, with members hailing from the United States, Switzerland, the Philippines, and South Korea, which they embrace as a core part of their identity as a global act.
Their path to success is outlined by several key milestones:
- Formation: The members were formed in 2023 through the reality competition show ‘The Debut: Dream Academy’.
- Agency Ties: The group has ties to major industry players, including HYBE and Geffen Records.
- Discography: Their momentum has been driven by their early EPs:
- 2024 EP ‘SIS (Soft Is Strong)’ (featuring the breakout single ‘Touch’)
- 2025 EP ‘BEAUTIFUL CHAOS’ (featuring the nominated track ‘Gabriela’ and ‘Gnarly’)
- Documentary: Their journey was also chronicled in the Netflix documentary ‘Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE’.
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Global Recognition and Group Reaction
U.S. media outlets immediately highlighted the importance of KATSEYE’s achievement:
- ABC News pointed out the rarity of a girl group, especially a global one, being nominated in a major Grammy category.
- CNN hailed the nominations as proof of a “standout year,” tracing their success from their reality show origin to their strong chart showings.
Following the announcement, KATSEYE shared their gratitude and shock on Instagram:
“We can’t even believe this is real life!! two nominations?! Thank you to the @recordingacademy we are truly humbled, and congrats to all the nominees today, you inspire us! we wouldn’t be here without our EYEKONS – words can’t describe how grateful we are to you.”
