On December 24, screenshots of KATSEYE's LARA’s messages on Korean social media app Weverse went viral online. These screenshots received a lot of attention after LARA seemed to satirize the internet outlet, Koreaboo, in her recently disclosed Weverse interaction, as per X account, @NewsKatseye. In the screenshots, LARA initially discussed how people recognized her when she was snowboarding.
She also mocked Koreaboo with a sarcastic comment on a headline for the publication's article.
“New koreaboo article : KATSEYE LARA TAKES TUMBLE ON MOUNTAIN,” she commented.
This caustic remark by the female idol thrilled KATSEYE's LARA fans because, according to one of the group's supporters, the newspaper has previously published various clickbait pieces and misleading data about the girl group to acquire views. Many other fans praised KATSEYE’s LARA for such a bold comment.
“oh she knows koreaboo loves clickbait,” one user on X stated.
While some referred to her as a "queen," others praised KATSEYE members' "audacity." Another admirer underlined that Koreaboo removed some previous stories about the girl group.
“Like a queen always get them for me LARA,” wrote a fan.
“I love these girls sm their audacity is through the roof and I’m so sat for it,” commented another admirer.
“Koreaboo has deleted the articles or post they really think katseye is K-pop groups that stay quiet,” an admirer stated.
“Lara telling us how people kept recognizing her while she was snowboarding and then take a digs at Koreaboo… SHE IS SO REALLANSKSKSKS,” a fan expressed.
Some admirers stated that KATSEYE's LARA "ate," while others wanted to witness more daring gestures from the artists. Another supporter noted that watching artists act freely makes them feel "refreshing."
“all my homies hate koreaboo,” remarked another fan.
“Oh Lara my girl U ATE Like koreaboo and Panchoa need to be gone asap,” wrote another fan.
“WE NEED MORE OF THIS!!!!!!! MORE FREEDOM TO ARTISTS!!!,” commented a fan.
“ngl seeing idols act freely like this is so refreshing we love u katseye,” stated another fan.
More about KATSEYE's LARA
On August 20, 2023, LARA Raj was debuted as a contender in The Debut: Dream Academy. Following this, on November 18, she was confirmed as a member of the debut group KATSEYE, after completing second in the survival show finals.
KATSEYE's LARA also made her Netflix debut as the docuseries under the group’s name was released. The Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE is a docuseries that follows the creation of the K-pop girl group KATSEYE. This eight-episode docuseries was released on August 21, 2024. It featured all six members of the girl group, namely, Sophia, LARA, Manon, Daniela, Megan, and Yoonchae.
Recently, on December 13, LARA hosted an individual livestream session with her fans. In her solo live broadcast, she answered questions from her EYEKONS (fandom name) and gave them several pieces of advice.