KATSEYE Address Their Controversial Netflix Docuseries

There appears to be no hard feelings now.

On August 21, Netflix premiered the anticipated docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE. It follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained HYBE and Geffen Records international girl group KATSEYE.

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However, the docuseries has been met with mixed reactions after Manon was introduced. Many fans jumped to her defense, claiming she was mistreated.

it’s not in this clip but when missy said let her speak it felt so micro aggressive im sorry like manon was literally trying to defend herself https://t.co/QERtOrMLHW

— ki ᓚᘏᗢ⁶ (@manonful) August 21, 2024

Ohmygod I know their little gc without manon was not quiet for even a second when those mission 1 rankings dropped bc this is insane??? I’m trying to understand how their frustration is her doing when it’s literally their doing for isolating her from the very…. #popstaracademy pic.twitter.com/He7UjrLDbw

— blue (@jkmanons) August 21, 2024

Netizens have been disturbed by the docuseries, feeling that it’s setting up KATSEYE for sabotage, as it doesn’t paint the members positively. Many members have received hate since its premiere, and fans are concerned the docuseries is creating solo stans more than anything.

it literally made some of the members seem mean when it was unnecessary, like we understood the situation with manon well enough. This will literally start fandom wars and pit the girls against eachother and will be a controversy they’ll never overcome. #fyp #katseye #hybexgeffen #hybe #bts #kpop #manon #sophia #lara #yoonchae #megan #daniela #girlgroup #netflix

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watching the pop star academy documentary and its lowkey crazy how ive seen more people hating on the katseye members and no one also pointing out how lowkey fucked up the format of this project was like lexie and karlee said 😭

— aya 🍉 (@heartofdiamcnd) August 22, 2024

In a live broadcast, the KATSEYE members addressed their docuseries. Lara recognized that it was intense at the time due to the competition, but the feelings are currently so different. The members also admitted they got vulnerable and comfortable with the cameras, as they were so busy that they didn’t always “look their best.”

you can see how much theyve grown 🥲 #manon #lara #katseye #kpop #kpopfyp #stantwitter #viral #kpopers #blackkpopstan

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Netizens commented on the now-viral clip, pointing out that time has passed and the girls are older now (some were even underage during filming). It’s natural for any friends, especially young ones, to fight and make up.

What do you think about the docuseries?