KATSEYE Reflects on Grammy Nominations
The global girl group KATSEYE, whose fame surged this year, earned nominations in two prestigious Grammy categories: 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 competes for Best New Artist against Olivia Dean, The Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young. The previous year's winner, Chappell Roan, introduced the category during the nomination announcement stream.
Journey to Recognition
The group has experienced significant growth following early exposure from the Netflix documentary Popstar Academy, which documented their rise from hopefuls to international stars.
KATSEYE was formed via the YouTube competition series Dream Academy, a collaboration between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and Geffen Records aimed at creating the first global girl group.
Author's summary: KATSEYE celebrates their Grammy nominations as a surreal milestone, emphasizing gratitude toward fans and peers while reflecting on their unique rise to global stardom.
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