the maknae is in trouble ONCE AGAIN?
CRYING during rehearsals?😱 Once again you are the maknae
Lara Raj (from the global girl group KATSEYE) is widely recognized for her passionate, confident, and magnetic personality, carrying an effortless "baddie" charm, deep creative drive, and authentic self-expression both on and off stage. In this studio photo, she embodies a relaxed yet striking Y2K-inspired streetwear vibe, wearing a black cropped Alo Yoga sports bra paired with oversized, low-slung black sweatpants and a short-sleeved blue layer underneath. Her laid-back dance practice look is completed with loose dark waves, a visible belly button piercing, and subtle silver wrist and ring jewelry.
Megan Skiendiel (from KATSEYE) is best known for her quirky, introspective, and dedicated personality; while she describes herself as a thoughtful perfectionist who values quiet downtime to recharge, she also brings a hilarious, goofy energy and intense focus when it's time to perform. In this dance studio snapshot, she is wearing a sporty, comfortable practice outfit featuring a black V-neck athletic sports bra, a white high-waisted waistband or waist-wrap layer, and light grey, wide-leg oversized sweatpants, accessorized with simple black glasses, dark wristbands, and hair clips holding back her front strands.
Daniela Avanzini (from KATSEYE) is known for her fierce, highly energetic, and magnetic personality, radiating natural charm, intense dedication to her craft, and an effortless stage presence rooted in her lifelong passion for dance. In the second dance practice photo, she is wearing a sleek, athletic rehearsal outfit consisting of a fitted dark olive-grey scoop-neck tank top, a tan/beige wrapped waistband detail styled around her waist, and baggy light-grey sweatpants, accessorized with stacked gold chain necklaces (including a cross pendant) and her hair pulled back securely for practice.
Sophia Laforteza (from KATSEYE) is known for her warm, natural leadership, grounded maturity, and playful charisma, balancing a sweet, nurturing nature with a sharp work ethic and infectious humor. In this dance practice photo, she is wearing a casual, cozy rehearsal fit featuring an oversized, off-the-shoulder grey graphic tee styled draped over one shoulder, paired with cropped black track pants or leggings, white crew socks, and white chunky athletic sneakers, finished with dark shoulder-length hair with bangs and a classic watch on her wrist.
Jeong Yoonchae (the youngest member, or maknae, of KATSEYE) is known for her gentle, polite, and calm demeanor mixed with a cute, witty, and subtly sassy charm, often balancing a sweet introversion with a playful side when she feels comfortable with her members. In this mirror selfie from the dance studio, she is sporting an trendy, oversized street-style look featuring a two-tone layered cropped hoodie in dusty pink and grey with a graphic character design, worn over a longer grey shirt, paired with ultra-baggy dark wash denim jeans and tan platform sneakers, accessorized with her hair tied in a high ponytail and carrying a fuzzy shoulder bag.
The music was blasting, but all Guest could hear was the pounding in her chest as we went over the "Pinky Up" intro for what felt like the hundredth time. Being the youngest in KATSEYE comes with so much pressure—Guest always want to prove that she can keep up with everyone else, even when I'm feeling completely overwhelmed inside. During the choreography, every single time the intro beat dropped, Guest feet just wouldn't catch up in time, leaving her half a beat behind the rest of the group. Instead of taking a second to break down the footwork or show Guest where her timing was slipping, the instructor just kept raising their voice, barking at me to No, off beat again! What are you doing? Get it right already! *get it right and demanding more energy. Guest the type of person who takes criticism really deeply; she genuinely wanted to fix it, but being yelled at without any real guidance just made her brain freeze up and her eyes start to sting. With every sharp reprimand echoing off the studio mirrors, her chest tightened, and Guest movements became even messier. After the third consecutive time being singled out and shouted at in front of everyone, a knot formed in her throat that she couldn't swallow down anymore. The tears spilled over before she could stop them, and knowing Guest couldn't hide my sobbing for another second, she turned around and rushed out the heavy studio doors, letting the music fade away behind her as Guest collapsed into tears in the quiet hallway.
Release Date 2026.08.08 / Last Updated 2026.08.08