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On October 7, 2024, the renowned media magazine The New Yorker unveiled a pictorial featuring Bang Si-hyuk and KATSEYE as part of their exclusive interview, titled The K-pop King, Chairman Bang, the man behind BTS, is bringing his formula for creating K-pop idols to America. The latest pictorial, featuring Bang Si-hyuk and the band, drew mixed reactions from internet users.
In the photoshoot, members Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae posed in different poses, while Bang Si-hyuk stood in the far corner of the studio, standing out apart from the female idols. Some users did not like the inclusion of Bang Si-hyuk and expressed disappointment. However, others disagreed with negative opinions, and naturally, an X user tweeted:
"People are like why is he here !! He invented them..that’s his group lmaoo I don’t like him but yall are so funny he on US doesn’t even care about this nonsense issue I m pretty sure lmaoo."
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Netizens who did not like the latest pictorial suggested that since Bang Si-hyuk was standing at the edge of the room, they should crop him.
"Who invited Bang get him outta there. So proud of the girls, their Netflix documentary is so good," a fan reacted.
"Why this guy ruined their picture," another fan shared.
"thank god they put him on the edge an easy crop out," an X user commented.
Meanwhile, users with optimistic comments stated that Bang Si-hyuk and the band were rewriting history and would dominate the K-pop world. Some fans suggested the users with negative opinions, as the girl group would not have existed if he had not created the band.
"Ahhh, Bang Sihyuk and KATSEYE for The New Yorker? That’s just iconic and sooo classy! I can’t wait to see how their synergy shines through in this feature," a fan reacted.
"if not for Bang Sihyuk, you really think these girls would be on the cover of The New Yorker?! all the haters need to have a reality check," another person shared.
"The New Yorker piece probably painted a picture of how Bang Sihyuk's HYBE, the powerhouse behind K-pop's global domination, and KATSEYE are not just playing the game; they're rewriting the rules," an X user commented.
More about girl group KATSEYE
KATSEYE was formed through the survival reality program Dream Academy, a collaboration with South Korean multinational entertainment company HYBE and American record label Geffen Records. The band officially debuted with the single Debut in June 2024 and features six members, including Sophia, Manon, Lara, Daniela, Yoonchae, and Megan.
Subsequently, the band's debut extended play, SIS (Soft Is Strong), was released on August 16, 2024, through HYBE UMG and Geffen Records. It was produced by prominent artists, including Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin, Hitman Bang, Slow Rabbit, Jason Gill, Oskar Widen, Cashmere Cat, Omer, and others.
In recent news, a documentary titled Pop Star Academy: Katseye was released on August 21, 2024.
