HYBE introduced a multi-national girl group, KATSEYE, in June 2024. The group’s bold debut sparks controversy in the name choice. Fans mentioned that KATSEYE debut is another way of HYBE removing NewJeans from the Kpop industry.
The “NEWCRAZY” Debate: Was HYBE Hinting at More?
The journey to KATSEYE debut was documented in Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE. Surprisingly, the documentary also revealed a decision-making process around the group’s name. Three name options were considered: “NEWCRAZY,” “KATSEYE,” and “DREAMSCPE.”
솔직히 입뜨억 전에… katseye (더 초기엔 c였대) 이름 처음 들었을 때는 작명이 존니 구리다고 생각했다만은…. NEWCRAZY랑 dreamscpe도 후보였다는 걸 알고 나니까 그냥 황당하고 웃음만 남 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋpic.twitter.com/5YstkXla0u
— 포지 (@poxitano) August 22, 2024
Many fans found the “NEWCRAZY” name intriguing, especially after a recently leaked HYBE report added layers to its significance. The HYBE report mentioned the term “HYBE’s New-ILL-LE,” which represents NewJeans, ILLIT, and LE SSERAFIM. Notably, the document explored strategies to overshadow NewJeans in this new lineup. This has made some fans wonder if “NEWCRAZY” was meant to replace NewJeans.
The idea that “NEWCRAZY” might reflect HYBE’s intent to shift focus from NewJeans has triggered online conversations. Many fans believe it’s more than just a simple name choice.
- Are you really crazy about your inferiority complex? Hahaha, oh my
- It would have been so funny if it came out
- By the way, after hearing that, the members at the time were like, “New Crazy isn’t that great, huh;;” ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anyway, it’s fortunate that they came out as Katseye, but the fandom name EYECONS is so absurd that they somehow linked it to the name ㅋㅋㅋ
- Ah, they succeeded in ousting aespa from “New-I-LE” and then they succeeded in forcing ILLIT into the equation instead of IVE, but they were unable to have their way with NewJeans, so they totally just planned to exclude them like they did with aespa.
- NEWCRAZY LOL.
- I thought KATSEYE was tacky at first, but TF is NEWCRAZY.
Future of KATSEYE under HYBE
KATSEYE has now debuted with a fresh slate. The group steps into the spotlight amidst industry tension and rumors.
Meanwhile, fans wonder how KATSEYE will survive and carve its space within the HYBE portfolio. Will KATSEYE, the first multi-national girl group under HYBE, become one of the rising Kpop groups in the upcoming years?
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