The Story Behind KATSEYE's Major GRAMMY's Jewels
We caught up with the iconic girl group ahead of their killer performance to get all the deets.
KATSEYE is undoubtedly one of the biggest girl groups in the world right now, not just because of their catchy hooks and rigorous K-pop training, but also because of their incredible style. Their outfits are consistently the talk of the red carpet, with their GRAMMYs appearance one of the group’s most highly anticipated yet.
For one of their biggest-ever red carpets, they had to bring in the big guns and as we know, no outfit is complete without the right jewels. That’s where Pandora came in, creating custom jewelry for each of the girls to complement their killer looks, off the back of their recent “Mini Charms” campaign.
Ahead of the ceremony, we spoke to Manon, Lara, Sophia, Megan, Daniela and Yoonchae to get the lowdown on working with Pandora, how they prepped for the biggest night in music and what some of their future bucket list goals look like.
Read on for the full interview.
What can you tell us about the outfits and how you landed on them? How did you decide on what to wear for such a massive event?
Manon: Our team had a vision and our Creative Director Humberto Leon and Stylist Katie Qian got together and created these beautiful looks for us!
Your look for the performance includes fully custom Pandora jewelry. What was that process like?
Megan: It was really fun and super collaborative. We shared the vibe we wanted, and Pandora brought it to life with pieces that felt really personal. It made the performance feel extra special.
What’s your favorite part of the look and why?
Yoonchae: I loved the hoops with the mini charms the most. I usually love wearing hoop earrings, so adding the small moon mini charms made them feel fresh and cuter.
How does it differ from the kind of jewelry you’ve worn previously?
Sophia: I personally grew up loving to customize and make my own little friendship bracelets and necklaces for my friends and family. I always took note of the little details and Pandora allows me to do just that on an elevated level. Getting to celebrate that individuality and also give meaning to each selected charm, it’s so personal and intimate yet shared at the same time. You can make it your own, match with a friend, the options are endless.
You’re hitting a major milestone performing at the GRAMMYs this year. How does it feel and what was it like when you first found out?
Daniela: It honestly feels surreal. The first emotion was disbelief. I had to double-check that it was real. Then gratitude hit immediately. Performing at the GRAMMYs is one of those milestones you dream about, and suddenly you’re living it!
Hitting such a major milestone so early on is so impressive. What else is on your bucket list?
Lara: A successful Coachella performance!!!! We hope to make history and have an impact on music with our show, and we are working really, really hard to create something extremely special. We hope the audience and eyekons love it and that it makes people feel excited and energized.
