On August 21, Netflix premiered the anticipated docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE. It follows the formation of the K-Pop-trained HYBE and Geffen Records international girl group KATSEYE ahead of the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy.
Yet, the docuseries has been met with mixed reactions since Manon was introduced. Many fans jumped to her defense, claiming she was mistreated. Several other girls featured in the docuseries, including some KATSEYE members, have been accused of treating her poorly.
it’s not in this clip but when missy said let her speak it felt so micro aggressive im sorry like manon was literally trying to defend herself https://t.co/QERtOrMLHW
— ki ᓚᘏᗢ⁶ (@manonful) August 21, 2024
Ohmygod I know their little gc without manon was not quiet for even a second when those mission 1 rankings dropped bc this is insane??? I’m trying to understand how their frustration is her doing when it’s literally their doing for isolating her from the very…. #popstaracademy pic.twitter.com/He7UjrLDbw
— blue (@jkmanons) August 21, 2024
Nonetheless, one of the girls most frequently criticized for Manon’s alleged mistreatment is former The Debut: Dream Academy contestant and Slovak trainee Adéla.
Adéla has received backlash after clips from Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE circulated. In them, she is featured complaining about Manon, claiming that Manon was favored with no effort and only due to visuals.
Ohmygod I know their little gc without manon was not quiet for even a second when those mission 1 rankings dropped bc this is insane??? I’m trying to understand how their frustration is her doing when it’s literally their doing for isolating her from the very…. #popstaracademy pic.twitter.com/He7UjrLDbw
— blue (@jkmanons) August 21, 2024
@manonxluv I dont think HYBE and Geffen never liked her 😭 the fans didn’t and they had to go with that. either way i dont like Adéla so 💀 #fypシ゚viral #katseye #girlgroup #popstaracademy #sad #dreamscadamy #katseyemanon #popstaracademykatseye #katseyeedit #manonkatseye #kpop #kpopfypシ #katseyesophia
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@blythe_mixx @adelajergova “we don’t get represented like ever” while having blonde hair and being white is crazy…#popstaracademy #katseye #manon #adela #dreamacademy #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #kpopfyp #kpoptiktok #fyp #tiktokfyp @TikTok ems
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Now, Adéla has addressed the docuseries with a new TikTok video.
Firstly, Adéla thanked people for the love and support she has received since. Yet, she also addressed the critical comments and messages. She reiterated that the docuseries is only a “glimpse” at the trainees’ personal lives. Many conversations and situations didn’t make the cut since filming occurred over two years, but it was edited into eight episodes.
@adelajergova some thoughts<3 xoxo💋
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Adéla also revealed that she is preparing to release solo music. The video went viral, with 362.2K views at the time of writing. Many followers commented positively, defending her and anticipating the next chapter of her life.
However, Adéla also received more critical comments. Some are continuing to shade her alleged mistreatment of Manon.
im not gonna say adela deserves the worst hate bc she is still human but i just feel like she’s hella conceited. u be the first one to speak up about anything but still can’t apologize ?! YOU did manon dirty point blank period 😑 #KATSEYE #KATSEYE_Manon #PopStarAcademy_KATSEYE pic.twitter.com/WxB5v8fZYn
— musa 🇸🇩 (@politicalblink) August 26, 2024
Read more about the controversial docuseries below.
KATSEYE Address Their Controversial Netflix Docuseries
