KATSEYE on Their Grammy Nominations
The global girl group KATSEYE, whose profile surged this year, earned nominations in the prestigious Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance categories. Reflecting on this milestone, they shared their excitement and gratitude.
“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 Recognition
- KATSEYE is nominated alongside 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 Friday's Grammy nomination announcement stream.
Group’s Background and Rise
KATSEYE has had a breakthrough year, gaining early attention from the Netflix documentary Popstar Academy, which followed their transformation from hopefuls to international stars. The group was formed on YouTube-based competition series Dream Academy, a collaboration between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and Geffen Records to create the first global girl group.
Summary
KATSEYE’s Grammy nods mark the culmination of their rapid rise from YouTube hopefuls to globally recognized artists, inspiring both themselves and their fanbase.