The pre-debut journey of HYBE's latest idol group, KatsEye, has taken an unexpected turn as member Daniela's cover of a classic K-pop hit goes viral for reasons she might not have anticipated. Release...
The pre-debut journey of HYBE 's latest idol group, KatsEye, has taken an unexpected turn as member Daniela's cover of a classic K-pop hit goes viral for reasons she might not have anticipated. Released on January 18, 2026, the cover was posted on YouTube and quickly amassed over 1 million views within 24 hours, but the attention was not all positive. Who is Daniela and What Happened? Daniela, a 19-year-old trainee under HYBE Labels Japan, is set to debut with KatsEye in March 2026. The group has been building anticipation since their announcement in November 2025. Daniela's cover of the iconic song 'Into the New World' by Girls' Generation aimed to showcase her vocal abilities ahead of the official debut. Instead, it has drawn criticism, with comments flooding in about her performance being "off-key" and "lacking the emotional depth" of the original. Where and How the Controversy Unfolded The cover was initially uploaded to HYBE Labels' official YouTube channel, a platform with over 1...