FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETDaniela
- Stage name
- Daniela
- Birth name
- Daniela Avanzini
- Born
- July 1, 2004
- Hometown
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Position
- Main Dancer, Vocalist
- Agency
- HYBE × Geffen
- Fandom
- EYEKONS
- Debut
- 2024
- Generation
- 5th gen
Daniela Avanzini is a dancer, singer and performer in the global girl group KATSEYE, which HYBE and Geffen Records built through the survival series The Debut: Dream Academy. She was one of six women who won a place in the lineup at the live finale in November 2023. The group debuted in 2024 with the single "Debut" and the EP SIS (Soft Is Strong), and followed with Beautiful Chaos in 2025 and a third EP, Wild, in 2026. In October 2026 she became the first face of CAST. by Lounge, a talent-led fashion platform from the British brand Lounge.
Birth details: netflix.com
In their own words
“I was so excited about this partnership because I love that LOUNGE is all about feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin,”
“We've been training for two years and doing hardcore dancing and training our vocals, and we're just gonna mash those two together and make something different and something new,”
- BLACKPINK She performed their song "Pink Venom" during a Dream Academy mission. netflix.com
- LE SSERAFIM She performed their song "Fearless" during a Dream Academy mission, and the contestants met the group during their Seoul training trip. netflix.com
- Pussycat Dolls She performed their song "Buttons" during a Dream Academy mission. netflix.com
Timeline
- 2023The Debut: Dream Academy
Selected as one of 20 contestants from over 120,000 submissions. She trained for about two years and joined the group's trip to Seoul to train at HYBE.
- 2023Named a KATSEYE member
Was announced as one of the final six at the live finale in Los Angeles on November 17, 2023.
- 2024Debut with SIS (Soft Is Strong)
KATSEYE released the single "Debut" in June 2024 and the EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) in August 2024.
- 2025Beautiful Chaos EP
The group's second EP arrived in June 2025 with tracks including "Gnarly," "Gabriela" and "M.I.A."
- 2025Netflix documentary
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE gave viewers a look at how the group was made.
- 2026Grammys appearance
KATSEYE attended the 68th GRAMMY Awards as a group.
- 2026Group lineup changes
Manon took a hiatus announced in February, and Sophia announced hers in August with a planned return in January 2027.
- 2026Wild EP and world tour
The group released its third EP, Wild, and set out on an accompanying world tour.
- 2026CAST. by Lounge campaign
Became the first face of the platform when it launched on October 22.
Latest
- KATSEYE touring continues after Megan's concussion
Megan said she would return for the Austin show on a modified schedule after Detroit, Chicago and Minneapolis dates were postponed. Daniela, Lara and Yoonchae posted a joint statement to fans about the postponements.
teenvogue.com - First face of CAST. by Lounge
Daniela fronts the launch campaign for a new talent-led platform from British brand Lounge, built around its "Comfort Made Sexy" idea and marking its expansion beyond lingerie.
billboard.com - Sophia's return date announcedteenvogue.com
- Performed on Fallon ahead of the Wild EP
Daniela appeared with Megan, Lara and Yoonchae on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ahead of the group's third EP, Wild.
wwd.com
Our coverage
KATSEYE Postpones Chicago and Minneapolis Shows as Megan Recovers From Concussion
Target Center says Minneapolis tickets stay valid for a replacement date, which the venue said would be announced soon.
KATSEYE to Headline Sziget Festival 2027 in Budapest
Word of the Hungarian booking spread on X this week, alongside new 2027 WILDWORLD TOUR dates in the Philippines.
Lisa Lands Second Solo Top 40 Album as 'PRESS PLAY' Opens at No. 35
The EP lands at No. 6 on Top Album Sales in the same week Jennie's Tame Impala collaboration returns to No. 5 on the Hot 100.
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Ties Hot 100 Peak at No. 5
Lisa's Press Play opens at No. 35 on the Billboard 200, while Katseye, BTS, Cortis and Stray Kids also hold places on the albums chart.
What a K-pop Group Leader Actually Does, From Award Show Speeches to Agency Talks
This week's Lexicon word: who hands out the leader title, why it so often goes to the oldest member, and where the word turned up this year.
BTS and Stray Kids Were Right: The Grammys' Asian Pop Award Is a Language Box
K-pop's four biggest companies reportedly sat it out, and the new category drew 116 entries to best Latin song's 519. That gap is a verdict on the category.
Jennie's 'Dracula' Remix With Tame Impala Is Back at No. 5 on the Hot 100
The viral remix gained one spot to match its best showing, while Katseye's 'Animal' rose to No. 28 and Stray Kids led K-pop albums.
Katseye Enters From the Crowd for 'Pinky Up' and 'Animal' at Victoria's Secret Show
The girl group walked in through the audience in Los Angeles and shared the bill with Tate McRae, Megan Thee Stallion and Megan Moroney.
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Climbs Back to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100
The collaboration gained one spot to match its best showing, as Katseye climbed and Stray Kids led K-pop albums on the Billboard 200.
BTS, BLACKPINK and KATSEYE Land Kids' Choice Nods as 'KPop Demon Hunters' Takes Five
Nickelodeon's November 14 ceremony has K-pop in the music, movie and breakout categories, with fan voting open now.
- billboard.com: KATSEYE's Daniela on New Lounge Fashion Campaign
- google.com: Katseye Shares a Major Update on Sophia’s Hiatus
- teenvogue.com: Megan Will Return to KATSEYE Tour With 'Modified' Performances After Concussion
- wwd.com: Katseye Goes Wild in Fall’s Animal Print Trend on ‘Fallon’ Ahead of New Album Release
- netflix.com: Pop Star Academy: Who are the KATSEYE Members?
- i-d.co: KATSEYE are ready to be the next world-dominating girl ...
- eonline.com: KATSEYE Shares Update on Manon Amid Her Absence From Group
- musicmusingsandsuch.com: FEATURE: Spotlight: KATSEYE - Music Musings & Such
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026