KATSEYE Member Profiles: Heights, Ages, Birthdays & More

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Your ultimate guide to all the members of KATSEYE

Co-authored by Janice Barajas and Bailey Cho

Last Updated: September 1, 2026 Fact Checked

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If you’re an EYEKON who wants to learn about all things KATSEYE, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re not just sharing each member’s height (including who’s the tallest and shortest)—we’re also providing member profiles, a group overview, and other Dream Academy trainee heights (so gnarly, we know!). Keep reading to learn more about Sophia, Lara, Daniela, Yoonchae, Megan, and Manon!

KATSEYE Height Order in Feet & Centimeters

Yoonchae is KATSEYE's tallest member, followed by Megan, Sophia, and Lara. Manon and Daniela are the group’s shortest members. The members’ heights range from 5’5” (165 cm) to 5’6.9” (170 cm). Here are all the KATSEYE members’ heights from tallest to shortest:

Yoonchae: 5’6.9” (170 cm)
Megan: 5’6.5” (169 cm)
Sophia: 5’5.7” (167 cm)
Lara: 5’5.7” (167 cm)
Manon: 5’5.4” (166 cm)
Daniela: 5’5” (165 cm)

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All KATSEYE Members’ Heights

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Yoonchae is the tallest, while Manon and Daniela are the shortest. While KATSEYE’s official height profiles haven’t been updated since The Debut: Dream Academy, fans have done their best to calculate each member’s latest height. Yoonchae is believed to be the tallest, followed by Megan, Sophia, Lara, Manon, and Daniela. Here’s a quick overview of the estimated heights of all 6 members in feet and centimeters:^{[1]
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- Yoonchae: 5’6.9” (170 cm)
- Megan: 5’6.5” (169 cm)
- Sophia: 5’5.7” (167 cm)
- Lara: 5’5.7” (167 cm)
- Manon: 5’5.4” (166 cm)
- Daniela: 5’5” (165 cm)

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Meet the Members of KATSEYE

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Sophia Sophia ranked first on The Debut: Dream Academy, the survival show that formed KATSEYE, and debuted as the group's leader. She was born in Queens, New York, but raised in Manila, Philippines, and she made history as the first native Filipina artist to debut under HYBE.^{[2]
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- Birth Name: Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza
- Position: Leader
- Birthday: December 31, 2002
- Age: 23 years old (as of September 2026)
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- MBTI Type: ENFP
- Nationality: Filipina and American
- Representative Color: Purple
- Representative Emoji: ⚓
- Dream Charm: Dream anchor
- Instagram: @sophia_laforteza
- TikTok: @sophialaforteza (private)
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Lara Lara ranked second in Dream Academy and was actually scouted as the group's main vocalist. She was born in Connecticut but was primarily raised between Dallas, Texas, and New York City. She was also the first artist of Indian heritage to sign with HYBE, with Tamil descent and Indian and Sri Lankan roots!^{[3]
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- Birth Name: Lara Rajagopalan (லாரா ராஜகோபாலன்)
- Position: Main vocalist
- Birthday: November 3, 2005
- Age: 20 years old (as of September 2026)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- MBTI Type: ESTP-A
- Nationality: American
- Representative Color: Green
- Representative Emoji: 🗝️
- Dream Charm: Limitless key
- Instagram: @lararajj
- TikTok: @lararajj (private)
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Daniela Daniela ranked third in Dream Academy and became the main dancer of KATSEYE. She previously trained in ballroom dancing and competed on shows like So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation and America’s Got Talent. She is ethnically Venezuelan-Cuban-Italian, but was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.^{[4]
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- Birth Name: Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente
- Position: Main dancer
- Birthday: July 1, 2004
- Age: 22 years old (as of September 2026)
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- MBTI Type: ENFJ-A
- Nationality: American
- Representative Color: Sky blue
- Representative Emoji: 🛡️
- Dream Charm: Guardian shield
- Instagram: @daniela_avanzini
- TikTok: @daniela_avanzini
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Yoonchae Yoonchae ranked fourth in Dream Academy and is the youngest member of the group. She was actually a late addition to the show, but she quickly became one of the most popular contestants. Prior to the show, she grew up in Seoul, South Korea, and spent 2 years as a K-pop trainee for CJ E&M.^{[5]
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- Birth Name: Jeung Yoon-chae (정윤채)
- Position: Maknae
- Birthday: December 6, 2007
- Age: 18 years old (as of September 2026)
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- MBTI Type: ISTP
- Nationality: Korean
- Representative Color: Pink
- Representative Emoji: 🐚
- Dream Charm: Soothing shell
- Instagram: @yoonchae
- TikTok: @y0on_cha3 (private)
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Megan Megan ranked fifth on Dream Academy and is the group’s all-rounder, meaning she’s skilled in both singing and dancing. She was also a child model and actor, appearing in TV shows like Disney Channel’s Sydney to the Max, and raised between Honolulu and Los Angeles.^{[6]
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- Birth Name: Megan Meiyok Skiendiel (梅根美玉斯基恩迪尔)
- Position: All-rounder
- Birthday: February 10, 2006
- Age: 20 years old (as of September 2026)
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- MBTI Type: ISTP
- Nationality: American
- Representative Color: Peach
- Representative Emoji: 🍒
- Dream Charm: Dual cherry
- Instagram: @meganskiendiel
- TikTok: @meganskiendiel (private)
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Manon Manon ranked sixth on Dream Academy, becoming the first Black artist to sign with HYBE. Like Lara, she was also scouted for the group and quickly became a fan favorite. She was born in Zurich, Switzerland, and is of Ghanaian and Swiss-Italian descent.
- Birth Name: Meret Manon Sarpong Bannerman
- Position: Visual
- Birthday: June 26, 2002
- Age: 24 years old (as of September 2026)
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- MBTI Type: ENFJ-T
- Nationality: Swiss
- Representative Color: Yellow
- Representative Emoji: 👑
- Dream Charm: Stellar tiara
- Instagram: @meretmanon
- TikTok: @meretmanon (private)

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KATSEYE Group Overview

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KATSEYE is a six-member global girl group from HYBE and Geffen Records. K-pop fandom expert Janice Barajas explains that KATSEYE is HYBE America’s version of a Western girl group. They were trained under a K-pop model but release music in English and focus on the Western music industry.^{[7]
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Expert Interview} They officially debuted in June 2024 with their single “Debut” and gained viral attention with songs like “Gnarly” and “Internet Girl.” Here are other fun facts about the group:
- Their fans are called EYEKONS, which is a mix of “eye” from their name and the word “icon.”
- KATSEYE won New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Pop Artist, and Best Music Video at the 2026 American Music Awards.
- Their group name is inspired by the iridescent cat’s-eye gemstone, whose various colors represent each member's distinct cultural background.

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Other Dream Academy Trainee Heights

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Can’t get enough of The Debut: Dream Academy and all of its contestants? Check out the heights of other popular trainees below:^{[8]
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- Adela: 5'7” (170.2 cm)
- Karlee: 5’4” (162.6 cm)
- Emily: 5’0” (152.4 cm)
- Lexie: 5’0” (152.4 cm)
- Samara: 5’2” (157.5 cm)
- Marquise: 5’6” (167.6 cm)
- Nayoung: 5’3” (160 cm)
- Ezrela: 5’4” (162.6 cm)
- Naisha: 5’3” (160 cm)
- Iliya: 5’3” (160 cm)
- Abby: 5'8” (172.7 cm)
- Brooklyn: 5’8” (172.7 cm)
- Celeste: 5’6” (167.6 cm)
- Hinari: 5’3” (160 cm)
- Mei: 5’4” (162.6 cm)
- Ua: 5’2” (157.5 cm)