[Dispatch=Yuha News] HYBE and Geffen Records are preparing for their second girl group debut. They are preparing the final member selection stage.

Episode 11 of HYBE-Geffen Records' audition program 'World Scout: The Final Piece' was released on the 5th. Japanese participants Ayana and Sakura made the final candidate list of two.

The two are preparing for the final stage to be held on the 12th. Ayana will present the new song 'WE RIDE', and Sakura will showcase 'PARTY b4 the PARTY'.

Members with confirmed debuts are also joining. Emily (United States), Lexie (Sweden), and Samara (Brazil) will team up with Ayana and Sakura respectively. They will meet audiences at a performance venue in Los Angeles, USA.

Emily has been active as a professional dancer since age 14. She is from the final round of the audition program 'The Debut: Dream Academy' through which KATSEYE was born.

Samara garnered attention for her soulful yet delicate voice. She recorded 7th place in the final competition. Lexie is an all-rounder member with songwriting and producing abilities.

Meanwhile, HYBE and Geffen Records created KATSEYE through 'The Debut: Dream Academy' in 2023. KATSEYE demonstrated presence in the global market from shortly after debut.

Recently, they took the stage at 'Lollapalooza Chicago' and showcased excellent live performances. They are continuing to achieve results on major charts including US Billboard's main chart 'Hot 100' and 'Billboard 200'.

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