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The Debut: Dream Academy

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The Debut: Dream Academy (Survival Show)
Contestants Profile and Facts:

The Debut: Dream Academy is a survival show

produced by HYBE Entertainment and Ge!en
Records for a 6-member global girl group. There are
a total of 20 participants. The voting has been held
on Weverse starting on September 6th, 2023. The
show started airing on September 1st, 2023. The live
finale on November 17th revealed the group name
and members. All content will be available on their
YouTube channel and Japan’s ABEMA. The winning 6
contestants will debut in the girl group KATSEYE.

O!cial Accounts:
Website: dreamacademyhq.com
Weverse: Dream Academy
Tiktok: @dreamacademyhq
YouTube: The Debut: Dream Academy
Twitter: dreamacademyhq
Instagram: dreamacademyhq

Show Facts:
HYBE’s O!cial Episodes Playlist
There is not an episode based format but instead
content will be released as performances, vlogs &
other video contents.
A Netflix documentary detailing the entire audition
process is set for release in 2024.
Mission 1: SHOWCASE
The first mission will consist of two vocal teams and
two dance teams. You can vote once a day from Sep
6, 8AM PT to Sep 9, 11:59PM PT on WeVerse and
YouTube (check WeVerse for details). The top 6 in
voting will be safe while two out of the remaining 14
will be eliminated.
Mission Details: September 1st
Individual Introductions: September 2nd, 3rd, 4th
and 5th
Performance Videos: September 6th
Preparation Vlogs: September 10th, 12th, 13th and
14th
Result Announcement: September 15th
Mission 2: TEAMS
The contestants will travel to Korea to compete in
teams followed by another series of eliminations.
Four contestants will be eliminated.
Mission Details: September 22nd
Mission 3: ARTISTRY
The contestants will be tested on their abilities to
pull o! unique concepts. Four contestants will be
eliminated.
Mission Details: October 20th
LIVE FINALE
The live finale unveiled the final members and the
group’s name. Out of 10 remaining, 6 contestants
will debut.
Announcement: November 17th

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Contestants Profile:
Nayoung

Stage Name: Nayoung

Birth Name: Nayoung Lee ( )
Birthday: April 17, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @160.0_0
Youtube: / Na young

Nayoung Facts:
– Nayoung can speak English and Korean.
– She was a contestant on season 3 of The Voice
Korea. Nayoung was eliminated in episode 6 during
the Battle Rounds.
– She was on the audition program The Legend, the
New Singer.
– Nayoung graduated from Lila Arts Academy.
– Nayoung is a former SM trainee.
– She can play the acoustic guitar.
– 3 words that describe Nayoung: pure, lively, bright.

Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team B with
Sophia, Lara, Celeste and Samara. They perform a
special arrangement of Paramore’s ‘Still Into You’.
Show more fun facts about Nayoung…

Manon

Stage Name: Manon

Birth Name: Meret Manon Sarpong Bannerman
Birthday: June 26, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: ENFJ-T
Nationality: Swiss
Instagram: meretmanon
TikTok: @meretmanon

Manon Facts:
– She was born in Zurich, Switzerland.
– Manon can speak English and Swiss-German.
– She is ethnically half-Ghanian.
– Her nickname is Manz.
– She is a photography model.
– She likes to travel.
– She is a fan of Billie Eilish.
– 3 words that describe Manon: cool, kind, non-
judgmental.

Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team A with
Karlee, Lexie, Iliya and Brooklyn. They perform a
mashup of of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on my Own’ and
Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
See more facts about Manon…

Iliya

Stage Name: Iliya

Birth Name: Iliya Fedartsova
Birthday: July 23, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Belarusian
Instagram: iliya.ria
TikTok: @riais4air
Spotify: Iliya
Apple Music: Iliya

Iliya Facts:
– She can speak English and Belarusian.
– Her nicknames are Ily, Ria, and Ilária.
– Iliya is a songwriter and producer. She has posted
original songs including her debut album
‘Nestandart’ on various platforms.
– Iliya is a fashion influencer.
– She is a popular cover artist on Tiktok with 2.9m
followers. She also does many k-pop covers.
– Iliya is a fan of BTS.
– She is friends with DPR Ian.
– Iliya openly stands with Ukraine.
– She does not use the Belarus flag for personal
reasons. During the teaser video she instead holds
the Dream Academy flag instead of Belarus’ flag.
– She graduated from high school in California, USA
in 2020.
– 3 words that describe Iliya: fair, creative,
whimsical.

Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team A with
Karlee, Lexie, Brooklyn and Manon. They perform a
mashup of of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on my Own’ and
Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.

Sophia

Stage Name: Sophia

Birth Name: Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza
Birthday: December 31, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Filipino
Instagram: sophia_laforteza
TikTok: @sophialaforteza

Sophia Facts:
– She can speak English and Tagalog.
– Some of her nicknames are Sophie, Fifi, and
Sopheezy.
– She is Christian.
– Sophia has a chow dog named Charlie and a cat
named Wonie.
– Her mother is Carla Guevara Laforteza, a singer,
and actress.
– She appeared in a 2022 episode of Family Feud
Phillipines.
– She graduated from high school in 2021.
– She is a fan of BTS.
– 3 words that describe Sophia: hysterical, caring,
diligent.

Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team B with
Lara, Celeste, Samara and Nayoung. They perform a
special arrangement of Paramore’s ‘Still Into You’.
See more facts about Sophia…

Ezrela

Stage Name: Ezrela

Birth Name: Ezrela Abraham
Birthday: May 20, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Australian
Instagram: ezrelaa
TikTok: @its.ezy (private)

Ezrela Facts:
– Ezrela can speak English and Malayalam.
–She is ethnically Indian.
– Her nicknames are Ezy, Ez, Zed, and Ezyrela.
– She has been in two k-pop cover groups: Maverick
& KNTQ.
– 3 words that describe Ezrela: funny, bubbly, cute.

Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team B with
Emily, Marquise, Yoonchae and Mei. They perform
Newjeans ‘OMG’.

Karlee

Stage Name: Karlee

Birth Name: Karlee Tanaka
Birthday: October 7th, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: American
Instagram: gnarly.karlee
TikTok: @gnarly.karleeee
YouTube: Karlee

Karlee Facts:
– Karlee is from Honolulu, Hawaii.
– She is ethnically Korean and Japanese.
– She can speak English, Korean and Japanese.
– Her nicknames are gnarykarlee and Jison-ah.
– She graduated from Mid-Pacific Institute in 2022
and is currently attending college.
– 3 words that describe Karlee: loud, emotional,
dorky.

Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Vocal Team A with
Lexie, Iliya, Brooklyn and Manon. They perform a
mashup of of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on my Own’ and
Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.

Adéla

Stage Name: Adéla

Birth Name: Adéla Jergová
Birthday: November 27, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: –
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Slovakian
Instagram: adelajergova
TikTok: @adelajergova
Spotify: Adéla

Adéla Facts:
– Adéla can speak English and Slovak.
– Her nickname is Adelka.
– She currently lives in LA.
– She is a fan of Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande.
– She was a ballet dancer for 13 years and quit
when she was 17.
– 3 words that describe Adéla: smart, resilient,
charismatic.

Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team A with
Daniela, Megan, Ua, and Hinari. They perform
Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’.

Daniela

Stage Name: Daniela

Birth Name: Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente
Birthday: July 1, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
MBTI Type: ENFJ-A
Nationality: American
Instagram: daniela_avanzini
TikTok: @daniela_avanzini

Daniela Facts:
– She can speak English and Spanish.
– Daniela is from Atlanta, Georgia and LA.
– Her nickname is Dani.
– She is a ballroom dancer.
– She is a model and actress for many commercials.
– Daniela earned 10th place in the 13th season of So
You Think You Can Dance?.
– She auditioned for the eighth season of America’s
Got Talent with a dance act but was eliminated
during the Vegas Rounds.
– Daniela placed 2nd in the international
competition show Super Kids Europe.
– She was a cheerleader
– She appeared in Matty B‘s music video for his
song “Dramatic”.
– She made an appearance on The Queen Latifah
Show as part of an America’s Most Talented kids
segment.
– 3 words that describe Daniela: a!ectionate,
charismatic, determined.

Show Facts:
– For Mission 1 she is placed on Dance Team A with
Megan, Ua, Adéla and Hinari. They perform
Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’.

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