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Business Insider
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
How to get Katseye tickets: Prices, dates, members, and more
Katseye fans are rejoicing as the girl group has announced its first concert tour, The Beautiful Chaos World Tour, kicking off this fall. The tour will support its latest EP of the same name, though the setlist is expected to include all of the group's songs. In addition to the tour, Katseye will also be making a few festival appearances in August, including Lollapalooza. The tour was announced on July 8, and ticket presales started the very next day. The general sale went live on July 11 on Ticketmaster, and queues to access sales immediately jumped to the thousands. Tickets were flying off the shelves, and several concerts sold out entirely within minutes. To meet the high demand, additional shows have since been added for New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Katseye was formed through the 2023 reality show Dream Academy before they debuted in June 2024 with the single "Debut," followed shortly by their breakthrough single "Touch". A year later, the girl group released their first EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong). In April 2025, Katseye released "Gnarly," officially marking their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and the first track on their latest EP, Beautiful Chaos. If you're looking for how to get tickets to Katseye's 2025 tour, then we've got you covered. Here's our breakdown of the 2025 Beautiful Chaos world tour schedule, purchasing details, and price comparisons between resale and original tickets. You can also browse concert and ticket specifics at your convenience on StubHub and Vivid Seats. Katseye's 2025 tour schedule Before Katseye's Beautiful Chaos world tour begins, they are scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza on August 3 and Summer Sonic in Japan on August 16 and 18. The tour begins November 15 in Minneapolis and continues across North America and Mexico before concluding with their final performance in Mexico City on December 16. North America August 3, 2025* Chicago, IL $317 NA November 15, 2025 Minneapolis, MN $154 $142 November 18, 2025 Toronto, Canada $255 $288 November 19, 2025 Boston, MA $83 $218 November 21, 2025 New York, NY $263 $240 November 22, 2025 New York, NY $303 $249 November 24, 2025 Washington, DC $459 $234 November 26, 2025 Atlanta, GA $349 $307 November 29, 2025 Sugar Land, TX $317 $295 November 30, 2025 Irving, TX $248 $226 December 3, 2025 Phoenix, AZ $164 $152 December 5, 2025 San Francisco, CA $249 $190 December 6, 2025 San Francisco, CA $287 $280 December 9, 2025 Seattle, WA $236 $195 December 12, 2025 Inglewood, CA $269 $348 December 13, 2025 Los Angeles, CA $346 $318 December 16, 2025 Mexico City, Mexico $223 NA International Date City StubHub prices Vivid Seats prices August 16, 2025* Osaka, Japan $128 NA August 18, 2025* Tokyo Japan $151 NA *Concert dates are for music festivals, Katseye will be performing alongside other artists. How to buy tickets for Katseye's 2025 concert tour You can buy standard original tickets for Katseye's 2025 Beautiful Chaos Tour dates on Ticketmaster. However, the quantity of remaining original tickets is limited due to the high demand to see the idol group. Tickets to Katseye's 2025 concert tour can also be purchased through verified resale ticket vendors like StubHub and Vivid Seats. Given the high demand for original tickets, you may find better luck with seating variety and availability on these sites. Before the start of the tour, Katseye will be making a few festival appearances in the summer. Passes for their August 3 appearance at Lollapalooza in Chicago can be found on Lollapalooza's ticket page; however, the original tickets have sold out, leaving only a waitlist available. The girl group will then perform at Summer Sonic in Tokyo and Osaka. Passes for the August 16 festival in Osaka can be purchased on the Summer Sonic Osaka page, while passes for the August 18 festival in Tokyo can be purchased on the Summer Sonic Tokyo page. It should be noted that Summer Sonic has stated for both festivals, 'StubHub, (…) etc. are not authorized sales channels. We cannot guarantee the admission of customers who purchase tickets through non-authorized sales channels.' How much are tickets? Ticket prices for Katseye's 2025 tour dates vary depending on the date, location, and demand for each show. For concert dates that are selling out quickly, the remaining original tickets are going up in price quickly. The least expensive original tickets on Ticketmaster currently range from $159 for the November 15 show in Minneapolis to CA$1,178 for the Toronto show on November 18. For concerts with tickets still available, most fall between $200 and $400. Resale ticket prices for the band's upcoming shows are generally comparable to or cheaper than the available standard original tickets. The lowest-cost tickets to Katseye's 2025 shows on StubHub range from $83 for the November 19 show in Boston to $559 for the Washington, DC show on November 24. Vivid Seats offers similar prices, with tickets ranging between $142 for the show on November 15 in Minneapolis and $348 for the December 12 show in Inglewood. Day passes for the musical festivals fall on the lower end of these ranges, with August 3 for Lollapalooza coming in as low as $189. Summer Sonic day passes start at 18,000 yen for August 16 in Osaka and 20,000 yen for August 18 in Tokyo. Who are the Katseye members? Sophia was born in Queens in 2002 and now calls Manila home. She is the girl group's leader and often acts as a spokesperson for talk shows and events. Sophia made K-pop history as the first Filipina to sign with HYBE, a major South Korean entertainment company. Manon was born in Switzerland in 2002 and resides there now. Her mother is Swiss, and her father is Ghanaian. She is the oldest member of Katseye, which would typically make her the leader. Instead, Manon is the girl group's center and visual, designating her as the face of the group. Daniela was born in Atlanta in 2004 but now calls Los Angeles home. Her mother is Cuban, and her father is Venezuelan. She is the group's lead dancer and the team member with the most TV and music video appearances. Lara was born in Stamford in 2005 and now splits her time between Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York. Her mother is Indian, and her father is Sri Lankan. Lara is the girl group's lead vocalist. Megan was born in Honolulu in 2006, where she still resides. Her mother is Singaporean-Chinese, and her father is American-Swedish. She is a secondary dancer and vocalist for the group, and brings the most modelling experience to the group. She also voiced a character in the video game The Elder Scrolls: Legends. Yoonchae was born in Seoul in 2007, making her only 16 when the girl group debuted. She is the only fully Korean member of the girl group and is their Maknae, a title reserved for the youngest member of a Kpop group. Who is opening for Katseye's tour? As of writing, no openers have been announced for the Beautiful Chaos work tour. As K-pop artists don't typically have openers for their shows, we aren't expecting Katseye to add any openers to the tour. Will there be international tour dates? Before the Beautiful Chaos tour starts, Katseye will be making appearances for the Summer Sonic festival in Japan on August 16 and 18. The tour will also see the girl group in Toronto on November 18 and Mexico City on December 16.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nobody Understands KATSEYE Quite Like KATSEYE
Beautiful Chaos is not only the title of KATSEYE's sophomore EP, but perhaps a perfect way to describe the last year in the lives of the girl group. In June 2024, KATSEYE — formed by K-pop giant Hybe and Geffen Records through a music competition series, Dream Academy — released their aptly named first single, 'Debut.' Now, a year later, the global girl group has returned with their follow-up EP, Beautiful Chaos, landing their first Billboard 200 top 10 (No. 4) and two spots on the Hot 100 chart. They also announced their first tour Tuesday morning, with stops across North America. More from The Hollywood Reporter ATEEZ's In Your Fantasy Tour Is Starting This Week - Here's How to Get Tickets Oasis' A-List Guests: Metallica's Lars Ulrich, Sony Music's Rob Stringer Among Industry Notables at Tour Opening John Summit Is Bringing EDM Festival Scene Back to New York With Experts Only Fest It's been a year of growth for the group — comprising members Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae — who gained early recognition from a Netflix documentary, Popstar Academy, that chronicled their journey from pop hopefuls to global stars. It's also been a year of adjustment. 'There's been times where I just went out and didn't do my makeup, didn't do my hair, and I'm just like, no one's going to recognize me,' Megan tells The Hollywood Reporter on a Zoom. 'I totally forget that I have pink hair and you're going to see [me],' she jokingly adds. 'Those are just things that you realize over time and just figure out.' Below, KATSEYE speaks with THR about their new singles 'Gnarly' and 'Gabriella,' how their song 'Mean Girls' tells the story you didn't get to see on TV and why they're trying to log off. 'Gnarly' has been gaining a lot of traction, which is really exciting. Were you expecting that? Do you think people got it immediately? LARA To be honest, I feel like when we heard 'Gnarly' … we couldn't predict if people would love it or hate it. You never know and you can never predict that, but I think we knew and had a feeling that it would be very widespread and there would be a lot of eyes and ears on it because it's just so jarring and so different. I think we knew that it would make some sort of movements and make waves in a way. The love that we're receiving… You can never predict if people are really going to like something, so I think because they do, we're so honored and so grateful for that. It's been crazy to see how much it's blown up, and the new eyes on KATSEYE and the love that people are giving us. Why was it important for the first track to be released from this EP to be so different than the music you made before? SOPHIA One of our goals as KATSEYE is to constantly evolve and show different sides of us, and we never want to stick to one thing. I think the one thing we want to stick to is our uniqueness. The special thing about KATSEYE is our diversity, and it's not just about our cultures, but it's also about our artistry and our personalities and even our sound. We want the Eyekons [KATSEYE's fanbase] to expect different versions of KATSEYE, and each version is always going to be very true to ourselves, the six of us individually, which is why I know that as much as 'Gnarly' was very jarring, it is a part of us and you just haven't seen that side of us. Especially because we're so new. Can you tell me a bit about and how you're feeling about it? LARA I would say Beautiful Chaos is darker than SIS, melodically, visually, [in its] choreography, everything. It's just a little bit more mature, I would say. Every single song is very different from one another [but] we're cohesive within the Beautiful Chaos world. There's kind of a journey through the EP, the order, everything about it. There's a journey. The lyrics are very much acknowledging where we're at right now as KATSEYE, and how it feels to be us, our perspective with the fans. I think we are all super, super, super excited. It is very chaotic. It seemed like you all were really excited about 'Gabriela' coming out. Can you tell me about the song? DANIELA We're super excited. I especially am because I get to be more in touch with my Latin American people, but it's just something that we've never done before. It's a different vibe. It's a different style of dance too that people haven't seen. It's definitely sexier, sassier than anything we've ever done, and I think people will love it. Sonically and the choreography. I'm hoping people will like it. MEGAN Especially with it being a longer song too. People have been asking for that for a while, so finally we're giving them a longer song. 'Mean Girls' might be my favorite song on the EP. I know you're all pretty online, and there were many conversations about your relationships with one another after came out. Can you tell me about the song? How does 'Mean Girls' fit into that? SOPHIA I'd say that this song is what you said, it's almost our response to the journey that we've had so far, especially with being in the public eye, and having a whole documentary come out about us and showing a story that is a glimpse of what we went through. Emphasis on glimpse. As much as it is a whole storytelling experience, it isn't everything. That led to a lot of people thinking that they saw everything and having all these misconceptions and [there was] so much chatter on social media and [people were] just saying all of these things without actually knowing who we are. As much as they do know such a big part of us, it's still not everything. You literally just saw eight hours of a whole three-year-long journey. That's one night's sleep. You can't say you know everything about us. [The song] is kind of us just saying, whatever you think of us, whatever you think of anybody, it is just like, girl, bless you. Just letting it be and knowing how we are and almost acknowledging everything, but kind of acknowledging it with grace and kindness. Just being like, well, if that's what you think, then that's what you think. But that's the beauty of that song and all of our other songs in the EP is that it can be interpreted in any way that you want. MANON What I think is so beautiful about 'Mean Girls' is that it's a song that uplifts and supports girls in every version of themselves. Being a girl or a woman can be really tough at times. We're constantly navigating expectations, judgments and double standards. There's so much pressure to fit into boxes that were never made for us in the first place, so creating a song like 'Mean Girls' felt important because it reminds girls that they're not alone and that there's strength in choosing kindness over competition. It's about building each other up and not tearing each other down. , it was the day the documentary came out, so things were fresh. In the year since, do you feel you've been able to put some of what you were struggling with or had been working out to bed? Are you able to close that chapter of your life or do you still feel that it fits into your journey as a group now? LARA I feel we have understood how to handle things like that much better. This year — as we grow as KATSEYE, we're doing more and more and more things together — I think we have started to become one. We act the same way. We handle things the same way. I feel like we have started to lean on each other a lot more when we're in situations like that. Nobody else understands us the way the six of us will [understand] each other. I feel like we have truly become each other's support system, 100 percent, when it comes to handling things like that and emotions like that and what people say online. Something that I've personally learned recently, there has been so much chatter online that I need to create more and not consume so much of it. I've learned what those people say — A, it's not real. B, it's not for my eyes, and it's not for me to see. It's not normal to have so many people having so many crazy opinions about you. I feel like all six of us have experienced that in our own way. Then as a group, we've experienced a lot of chatter and a lot of hate, so we're learning how to take a step back and not consume it as much and let them talk amongst themselves. Then we [can] create everything in the way that we want to do it, and people can think whatever they want to think. That's a very healthy approach. In a way that many groups don't get to, you've been able to take a truly global approach. In addition to your American promotions, you've performed on Korean music shows and in the Philippines. You've really been able to highlight your individual cultures in a special way. What has that experience been like? SOPHIA I would say that we're truly grateful that we get to benefit from the world pretty much, being able to promote everywhere. I think the most beautiful thing about it is that — based on what we've done so far and the places that we've been to, because we all have different pieces of us around the world — we get to connect in a different way, in a very special way. Just like you said, we promote here in America. A lot of us have our lives here in America, and so we get to connect with them. When we went to the Philippines, I got to connect with my hometown and all of the people there. When we go to Korea. … Each person has a connection to anywhere we're going to touch in the world, and I think that creates a special bond between us and the fans, which makes it even more fun to do our job and to promote our music. I think that's something that's so beautiful. That's literally the whole point of this. We wanted to make a group that was so passionate about music, and at the same time, you get to see yourself in us in the group. It's not just about that, it's also about how we connect with the fans. I think that's the best part about it, and that's why we want to touch different areas of the world throughout our career. We want to promote everywhere, and we're so grateful to have promoted in so many places already. I literally just saw… Do you know that trend on TikTok that's like, 'Dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun?' I see people [saying] KATSEYE come to Europe. KATSEYE come to… I literally saw that, it was just on my 'For You' page. People are like, come here, come here. Why are you not coming here? LARA And we will. SOPHIA We will, trust me. We will, we have to. Manon is from Europe. We have to go, and we will. I think that's something that makes us really excited for a lot of things. You've spent so much time together and have been working so closely with one another. How has the last year been for you in terms of building teamwork with one another and finding your groove as the six of you? DANIELA I definitely think that we have gotten much, much, much closer throughout the year. The years actually. We live with each other, so we've learned a lot about each other and how to communicate and just work with each other. We're all so, so different. But we're sisters and we love each other. We'll bicker here and there, but we figure it out because we know that we have to because we're one team. Whether it's work-related or not work-related, we always figure things out and are always super honest and open with each other because we love each other. But I think our dynamic is super, super strong, and it just keeps getting stronger throughout the years. We keep finding out things about each other. SOPHIA To add to that too, one of the biggest [pieces of] advice that we get from almost all artists that have been in groups is communication. As simple as it is, it actually is a complex thing. It's something that we are constantly trying to figure out. We figured out how to communicate with each other, but we're also constantly trying to find better ways to communicate. That's our main goal. It's the perfect solution to anything. Every single time we're like, uh, you know what? Let's just not acknowledge [it], sweep it under the rug. We're always going to encourage each other to communicate because we always feel so much better after that. I think that really is the best advice, and the best thing that you can do for a team, any team. LARA I feel like it's having a built-in community. I feel like a lot of people are not lucky enough to have that and a lot of people search for that and long for it. Like a friend group or some sort of community and team around them that makes them feel safe, and we just kind of automatically have that. I think we got really lucky that we genuinely vibe with each other, and we're actually friends and each other. I've also noticed recently, every little thing that happens in my life outside of KATSEYE, [in my] personal life, these girls are the first people I have to tell. I'm always blowing up the group chat [sharing] just every little thing that happens, every detail. They're the people that have to know and truly my bestest friends. This year we've really, really developed that. How do you find time for self-care amidst busy schedules? What does that look like for you? MEGAN During our personal time, or at least for me personally, I love surrounding myself with people that bring me up and bring positivity into my life. I always surround myself with friends and even us, as each other. We all hang out and have nothing to do with work, just fun. Or if we have personal time and we've just worked so much, long hours, I try to sleep as much as I can. I do a face mask or take a long shower and just take the day for myself. I feel like those are the best days, and then the next day I feel so rejuvenated and fresh and have energy. YOONCHAE When we have off day, I turn every light off, [pull the] curtains closed and just sleep in the dark. SOPHIA She hibernates. (Laughs). YOONCHAE I wake up really late, eat really good food and watch Netflix shows. That's perfect. Do you guys find it hard to turn work off when you're with one another or spending time in non-work hours? ALL Yes! LARA It feels impossible sometimes. SOPHIA It's actually impossible. I think with this job that we have, it's literally our lifestyle. I think that just explains it. It's a job that you can't just come home and just be able to turn off. This is actually our life and every single part of this is related to what we do. Literally in my downtime, what Yoonchae said, we love to be in bed and watch shows, but at the same time I'm talking to fans on Weverse. It's just a lifestyle. MEGAN Or even when we go out, I can't just go out looking ugly. (Laughs). I want to be cute… A lot of the times we get recognized, and I want to be cute for the pictures. (Laughs). It actually takes time. There's definitely a level of anonymity you lose when you're in the public eye. Have you found that hard to adjust to? MANON Adjusting to fame has definitely had its challenges. As a Black woman, I do feel like I'm held to a different standard at times, like there's this pressure to be perfect or to carry more than just my own story and that can feel really heavy. On top of that, I'm still learning how much of my life I want to keep private and how much I'm comfortable sharing with the world, which has been a tricky balance to figure out. But even with all of that, the love I receive makes it so worth it. When fans come up to me in public and say the kindest things… it really hits me. I have so much deep love for the people who support me and the girls. They don't even realize how much they give me back. How do you want the world to see KATSEYE? LARA Iconic and legendary. But when I say that, I don't mean to be vague. I feel like we just want people to see us as a group that has a very, very strong impact and [who] actually made waves within pop culture, music, fashion, everything. We want to be the one. The one. SOPHIA She literally said the word that came to my head: impact. I think that that's what we want to do. We really want to make a mark. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
KATSEYE talk about their unique charm, new music, and growth to global fame—deets inside!
KATSEYE, the up-and-coming global pop sensation, has managed to make their own unique identity in the entertainment industry ever since their debut in 2014. The group has been facing massive success ever since they released their debut song, 'Debut,t,' in 2024, after being formed through a rigorous competition show titled 'Dream Academy. ' Now, as they release their next EP, 'Beautiful Chaos,' which has already managed to rank high on various music charts and has been well-loved by fans from all over the world as well. The members open up about new music, their identity in the market,, and more. KATSEYE on new music The members, while in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, talked about the kind of music they have been releasing and what it means to them. While talking about their single 'Gnarly,' the members shared that they were unsure whether the public would like it or hate it. 'You never know, and you can never predict that, but I think we knew and had a feeling that it would be very widespread and there would be a lot of eyes and ears on it because it's just so jarring and so different,' Lara continued. The idol also shared how exciting it has been for the group to see the song's success, as it was completely unexpected. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo While talking about exploring different genres and styles of music, Sophia emphasized how the main idea behind KATSEYE is to continuously evolve and grow into something new and better. 'I think the one thing we want to stick to is our uniqueness,' she stated. She also shared how every member's culture, diverse nature, unique talents, and personalities all play a role in this growth, and how it also helps them maintain that 'unique' touch as well. On their latest EP, 'Beautiful Chaos' The members also shared their perspectives and thoughts on their latest EP as well. Lara shared that the new EP is a lot darker than what they have released before, especially compared to their previous EP,, 'SIS.' 'Every single song is very different from one another [but] we're cohesive within the Beautiful Chaos world. There's kind of a journey through the EP, the order, everything about it. There's a journey. The lyrics are very much acknowledging where we're at right now as KATSEYE nd how it feels to be us, our perspective with the fans,' she added. While talking about 'Gabriela,' Daniela mentioned that the song had her more excited than most, as it helped her connect with her Latin American people and roots. She added that, 'It's a different vibe. It's a different style of dance, too, that people haven't seen. It's definitely sexier and sassier than anything we've ever done, and I think people will love it. Sonically and the choreography. I'm hoping people will like it. ' Their song 'Mean Girl' is also a fan favourite amongst many. While talking about the song, Sophia shared that it is a 'response' to what the group has been through so far in their journey. She talked about how even though the public feels like they know the girls, especially due to the fact that their 3-year-long journey was summed up into 8 hours' worth of documentary. She pointed out that while it is a lot about them, it's not the whole picture. '[The song] is kind of us just saying, whatever you think of us, whatever you think of anybody, it is just like, girl, bless you. Just letting it be and knowing how we are and almost acknowledging everything, but kind of acknowledging it with grace and kindness,' Sophia added with enthusiasm.
Forbes
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Katseye Rises Higher Than Ever With A Brand New Single
Katseye's 'Gabriella' debuts at No. 42 on the U.K. Official Singles chart and No. 64 on the ... More streaming list, giving the girl group its highest-charting release to date. SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Lara Raj, Yoonchae, Daniela, Manon, Megan and Sophia of KATSEYE attend the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2025 at Barker Hangar on June 21, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo byfor Nickelodeon) After being created on the reality series Dream Academy, Katseye, which was formed as a joint effort between K-pop giant Hybe and Geffen Records, released its first EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) in the summer of 2024. The girl group, which includes members from several different nations but which is based in Los Angeles, made fans wait almost a year before sharing its new short project, Beautiful Chaos. The EP arrived on June 27, and its second single, which was pushed just days before the project dropped in full, brings the still-rising band to new heights on several rankings in the United Kingdom, where the musicians have found a solid fanbase. Katseye's Single 'Gabriella' Debuts on the U.K. Charts 'Gabriella' debuts on a pair of tallies in the U.K. The Beautiful Chaos track enters the Official Streaming chart at No. 64. The song almost breaks into the top 40 on the Official Singles ranking, which lists the biggest tunes of any style or language in the country by blending several forms of consumption. On that roster, it opens at No. 42. In both instances, 'Gabriella' brings Katseye to a never-before-seen peak, although the girl group is still just getting started in the U.K. 'Gnarly' Debuted Only a Few Weeks Ago The band has only landed a pair of hits on those rankings, as its debut smash in that nation, 'Gnarly,' arrived only a few weeks ago. 'Gnarly' peaked at No. 52 on the Official Singles chart and No. 93 on the Official Streaming list, barely becoming one of the 100 most played cuts throughout the U.K. for just one frame. Both of Katseye's Singles Chart Together Katseye's entire charting discography, which at the moment is made up of only 'Gabriella' and 'Gnarly,' appear together on the Official Singles list as 'Gabriella' opens at No. 42 and 'Gnarly' rises nine spaces to No. 74 in its eighth week on that ranking. Beautiful Chaos May Be a Big Win for Katseye There is a very good chance that Beautiful Chaos will also bring Katseye to new peaks when it reaches the U.K. charts in a few days. SIS (Soft Is Strong) stalled just underneath the top 40 last summer when it arrived, and as the new EP includes two hit songs, the girl group may be headed for some special highs.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
KATSEYE's Lara Raj Explains Why She Unapologetically Wears Her Bindi
Bea Oyster In Teen Vogue's May/June 2025 cover story, KATSEYE member Lara Raj opens up about the inspirations behind her style and how she uses it to represent her Indian culture. Among the many aspects of her typical beauty routine, one of the things most noted by fans, known as EYEKONS, is her bindi. Ever since she debuted on the competition series Dream Academy to earn her spot in HYBE and Universal Music Group subsidiary Geffen's collaborative global girl group, Lara has been known to wear a bindi with many of her looks, regardless of her makeup or outfit for the day. The bindi is a cultural staple for many South Asians, representing core Hindu beliefs and highlighting moments of bonding between friends and family. Such is relatable for Lara, who tells Teen Vogue that her love for fashion and beauty was ignited by her family, especially her mother. 'My mom loves to wear her traditional wedding jewelry with American clothes, which I always thought was so cool growing up,' she says. While the fusion of her shared Easter and Western cultures was inspired by her mother, Lara's dedication to wearing these blended looks on stage also comes from facing stereotypes in her childhood and how she could change things for the next generation. She explains, 'I really wanted to make something like the Ohm necklace or the bindi into a fashion statement and something that people could see as, 'Whoa, that's so sick!' and, 'That's so fire!' And other brown girls, they want to wear it too, as a thing. It's not something to get made fun of for. Because I always got made fun of for it, I really want to change that.' Since these are part of her signature style, they're likely to stay, even while she experiments with new trends. 'I'm trying to be a little bit more chic recently,' she says in our interview. 'Chic is so not my thing. I love sleek clothing, and I like black. I like glamour. And Diesel, Balenciaga, those are my favorite brands in the world. But I'm trying to get more into Miu Miu, Chanel. I even bought Tabis a couple weeks ago and I'm trying to experiment with that.' 'I feel like it feels a little uncomfortable on me because it's so posh in a way, which is so the opposite of my style,' she adds. 'But I don't want to be boxed anymore. I feel like I have a style and that's my thing, and it's always black or chrome or something like that, and I want to expand and be a little bit more fashionable.' Read more about Lara and KATSEYE's personal style in their cover story . Originally Appeared on Teen Vogue Want more style stories from Teen Vogue? Check these out: Where Did All The Tween Fashion Go? All the Beauty Products We Spotted at the 2024 Olympics 9 Sunscreens Teen Vogue Editors Swear By for Year-Round Protection From Rose Water to Eyeliner, An Ode to Middle Eastern & North African Beauty
