KATSEYE Reflects on Their Grammy Nominations
The global girl group KATSEYE, whose fame surged this year, earned Grammy nods for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Group's Reaction to the Nominations
“We grew up watching and dreaming about moments like this, and seeing it become real feels surreal.”
“We’re so thankful to the Recording Academy for this recognition and to all the incredible artists nominated alongside us. We can’t believe this; it’s so inspiring to be in such amazing company. Most of all, thank you to our fans, our Eyekons, for supporting us every step of the way.”
Competition and Context
- KATSEYE faces rivals Olivia Dean, The Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young for Best New Artist.
- Last year’s winner, Chappell Roan, introduced the category during the Grammy nomination announcement stream.
Group’s Journey and Growth
KATSEYE's rise was documented in the Netflix series Popstar Academy, capturing their evolution from hopefuls to global stars. The group originated from the YouTube competition series Dream Academy, a project collaboration between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and Geffen Records aimed at forming the first global girl group.
Author's summary: KATSEYE celebrates their first Grammy nominations, marking a milestone realized through their unique journey from YouTube competition to international recognition.