Net worth and earnings for KATSEYE and its individual members are not established by the sources reviewed here, and this page does not estimate or rank them. KATSEYE was formed with six members through HYBE x Geffen Records’ Dream Academy. This page answers the common questions about members, pay and income sources using only what published sources report.
Updated: October 12, 2026 (release and tour wording rechecked against the sources linked below; unsupported figures remain removed; not a full re-verification)
What is KATSEYE’s net worth?
Not established by the sources reviewed here. Net worth means assets minus liabilities. Income, ticket sales, chart positions and company revenue are different things, and none of the sources reviewed here reports what the group or any member is paid or owns. Online estimates exist, but they differ from one another and we could not tie them to primary evidence, so this page does not repeat them.
Who are the KATSEYE members?
The HYBE x Geffen Records announcement of November 2023 named six members: Daniela (USA), Yoonchae (South Korea), Lara (USA), Sophia (Philippines), Manon (Switzerland) and Megan (USA). Rolling Stone reported that HYBE and Geffen announced a temporary hiatus for Manon Bannerman in February 2026.
- Daniela, Yoonchae, Sophia, Manon and Megan: net worth and earnings are not established by the sources reviewed here.
- Lara Raj: Universal Music Canada says she wrote and produced the bonus track “Unloveu” with Amy Allen and Ross Golan, on the CD and vinyl editions of WILD sold at Target. The release does not say what royalties, if any, she receives. Her net worth is not established by the sources reviewed here.
Who is the richest KATSEYE member?
Not established by the sources reviewed here. We found no primary source that reports individual earnings or assets, so this page does not rank the members.
How much do KATSEYE members make?
Not established by the sources reviewed here. Salaries, contract splits and royalty arrangements have not been published in the sources we reviewed. Reported activity such as releases, tours and merchandise shows where revenue can come from, not what any member takes home. Retail price, gross sales and personal income are different amounts.
What activity has KATSEYE been reported to have in 2026?
- WILD EP: Universal Music Canada reported on August 14, 2026 that the five-song EP, their third, was released through HYBE x Geffen Records, following the 2025 EP Beautiful Chaos.
- Wildworld arena tour: Live Nation announced the tour on May 13, 2026, starting September 1 at Dublin’s 3Arena. Universal Music Canada reported that it sold out in under 48 hours and includes two-night stands in London, Belmont Park (NY), Los Angeles and Mexico City. This page does not give an end date or a date count because we have not verified a current official itinerary.
- Film: Universal Music Canada reported a limited cinema engagement for the film KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS from August 2026.
- Awards: At the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25, 2026, KATSEYE won New Artist of the Year, according to Billboard, which reported that they are the first girl group to win the award since the category was introduced in 2004. The group was also nominated for Best Music Video (“Gnarly”) and Breakthrough Pop Artist. Rolling Stone described it as their first AMA win.

How was KATSEYE formed?
KATSEYE was formed through Dream Academy, the competition series from HYBE and Geffen Records, according to Variety. Variety also reported that the group received a Grammy nomination for best new artist.

Do the members have individual plans?
In The FADER in February 2026, summarizing an interview with The Cut, members described interests in solo projects, including producing, acting and musical theatre. Those plans are not tied to any reported earnings.
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About the financial figures on this page
This page includes reported facts, not estimates of personal wealth. Income, contract values and company revenue are not the same as net worth. We have not verified the individuals’ assets, liabilities or ownership details. Earlier unsupported estimates and company-wide revenue figures were removed.



