KATSEYE on Their Grammy Nominations
The global girl group KATSEYE, whose profile surged this year, earned nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the Grammys. Reflecting on their achievement, the group shared their excitement about reaching a longtime dream.
“We grew up watching and dreaming about moments like this, and seeing it become real feels surreal.”
They expressed gratitude to the Recording Academy and fellow nominees:
“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 Recognition
KATSEYE faces competition from Olivia Dean, The Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young for the Best New Artist award. The previous winner, Chappell Roan, introduced the category during the Grammy nominations announcement.
Group Background and Growth
This year marked significant growth for KATSEYE, who first gained public attention through the Netflix documentary Popstar Academy. The film tracked their transformation from hopefuls to international stars.
The group was formed via the YouTube competition series Dream Academy, a project by K-pop powerhouse Hybe and Geffen Records aiming to create the first global girl group.
Summary: KATSEYE’s Grammy nominations highlight their rapid rise from a YouTube-formed group to global recognition, reflecting dreams fulfilled and strong fan support.