The Debut: Dream Academy Contestants Profile

The Debut: Dream Academy is a K-pop survival show produced by HYBE and Geffen Records to form a global girl group. The show features 20 contestants and it starts airing on September 1, 2023.

The Debut: Dream Academy Profile

The Debut: Dream Academy Facts:

– The Debut: Dream Academy is a collaborative survival show between HYBE Entertainment and Geffen Records, aiming to create a global girl group.
– Around 70,000 individuals submitted their applications within a week of the audition notice’s release, and an impressive 120,000 applicants applied over a two-year period. From this pool, 20 finalists emerged, resulting in a competitive selection rate of 6,000 to 1.
– The Debut: Dream Academy features 20 contestants and the voting will take place on Weverse and TikTok, starting from September 6th, 2023.
– The premiere of the show is on September 1st, 2023, with 12 episodes every Friday at 11 AM EST.
– The live finale of the show on November 17, 2023, will reveal the group’s name and members.
– All episodes of The Debut: Dream Academy will be available on their YouTube channel and Japan’s ABEMA platform.
– The show includes 3 missions that will take place on September 1st, September 22nd, and October 20th.
– HYBE and Geffen Records established a joint venture back in 2021.
– All The Debut: Dream Academy contestants have personal social media accounts, including platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (previously Twitter). This is quite unconventional in the entertainment industry, where traditional practices often restrict idol trainees from utilising social media.
– A Netflix documentary about the audition process will be released in 2024.
– The episodes of the show are not in episode-based format but are released in performances, vlogs and other video setups.
– The LIVE FINALE is set to be released on November 17th, only 6 members will debut.
– The first elimination of MISSION 1 is of two contestants, the MISSION 2 elimination is of 4 contestants, and the last MISSION 3 elimination is of 3 contestants.
– – The three original and exclusive songs that debuted at the live finale which were “Dirty Water,” “Girls Don’t Like” and “All the Same” is available on YouTube.
– The show’s last episode aired on November 18th, 2023, and the host was TETRIS KELLY.

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The Debut: Dream Academy Contestants Profile

1. Nayoung

Nayoung Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Vocal Team B, which includes Sophia, Lara, Celeste, and Samara. They play a unique version of Paramore’s “Still Into You.”
– She won first place with 109,289 votes in MISSION 1’s elimination and result announcement. ( MISSION# 1 )
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team A “Fearless”, which included Lexie, Marquise, Mei, and Brooklyn.
– She was chosen by 3 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement. ( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Daniela, Manon, Celeste and Sophia for Mission 3 Performing “Buttons”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She was eliminated in the Mission 3 result announcement ( MISSION#3 )
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2. Manon

Manon Facts:

– She was assigned to Vocal Team A for Mission 1 with Karlee, Lexie, Iliya, and Brooklyn. They performed a remix of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on My Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
– She came in 4th with 69,198 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcements. (MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Fearless”, which included Daniela, Manon, Ua, Ezrela and Celeste.
– She was chosen by 1 contestant to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Daniela, Celeste, Nayoung and Sophia for Mission 3 Performing “Buttons”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She received her invitation for the Live Finale in the Mission 3 result announcement. ( MISSION#3 )
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3. Iliya

Iliya Facts:

– She was assigned to Vocal Team A for Mission 1 with Karlee, Lexie, Brooklyn, and Manon. They sang a mashup of Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” and Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own.”
– She came in 16th with 43,235 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcements. (MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Anti-Fragile”, which included, Karlee, Samara and Megan.
– She was chosen by 1 contestant to be included in the debut group.
– She was eliminated in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
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4. Sophia

Sophia Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Vocal Team B, which includes Lara, Celeste, Samara, and Nayoung. They play a unique version of Paramore’s “Still Into You.”
– She came in 2nd with 92,617 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcements.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team A “Anti-Fragile”, which included Yoonchae, Lara, and Emily.
– She was chosen by 14 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement. ( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Daniela, Manon, Nayoung and Celeste for Mission 3 Performing “Buttons”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She secured her spot in the Live Finale of the show in the Mission 3 result announcement ( MISSION#3 )
– She is currently the TOP contestant of Dream Academy with 45,184 votes.
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5. Ezrela

Ezrela Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Dance Team B, which includes Emily, Marquise, Yoon Chae, and Mei. They performed ‘OMG’ by Newjeans.
– She came in 9th with 55,683 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Fearless”, which included Daniela, Manon, Ua, and Celeste.
– She was chosen by 5 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Emily, Ua and Samara for Mission 3 Performing “Wannabe”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She received her invitation for the Live Finale in the Mission 3 result announcement. ( MISSION#3 )
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6. Karlee

Karlee Facts: 

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Vocal Team A, which includes Lexie, Iliya, Brooklyn, and Manon. They performed a mashup of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on My Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
– She came in 18th with 41,747 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Anti-Fragile”, which included Iliya, Samara and Megan.
– She was chosen by 3 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She was eliminated in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
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7. Adéla

Adéla Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Vocal Team A, which includes Lexie, Iliya, Brooklyn, and Manon. They performed a mashup of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on My Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
– She was eliminated in the MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
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8. Daniela

Daniela Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Dance Team A, which includes Megan, Ua, Adéla, and Hinari. They performed ‘Pink Venom’ by Blackpink.
– She came in 17th with 41,747 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Fearless”, which included Manon, Ua, Ezrela and Celeste.
– She was chosen by 12 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Celeste, Manon, Nayoung and Sophia for Mission 3 Performing “Buttons”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She received her invitation for the Live Finale in the Mission 3 result announcement. ( MISSION#3 )
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9. Celeste

Celeste Facts:

– For Mission 1, she is assigned to Vocal Team B, which includes Sophia, Lara, Samara, and Nayoung. They play a unique version of Paramore’s “Still Into You.”
– She came in 11th with 55,405 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Fearless”, which included Daniela, Manon, Ua, and Ezrela.
– She was chosen by 1 contestant to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Daniela, Manon, Nayoung and Sophia for Mission 3 Performing “Buttons”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She was eliminated in the Mission 3 result announcement ( MISSION#3 )
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10. Lexie

Lexie Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Vocal Team A, which includes Karlee, Iliya, Brooklyn, and Manon. They performed a mashup of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on My Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
– She came in 7th with 67,863 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1).
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team A “Fearless”, which included Nayoung, Marquise, Mei, and Brooklyn.
– She was chosen by 2 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement. ( MISSION#2 )
– Lexie left Dream Academy after Mission 2, stating her reasoning that this path was just not meant for her.
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11. Samara

Samara Facts:

– She came in 3rd with 92,544 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 1, she is assigned to Vocal Team B, which includes Sophia, Lara, Celeste, and Nayoung. They play a unique version of Paramore’s “Still Into You.”
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Anti-Fragile”, which included Iliya, Karlee, and Megan.
– She was chosen by 9 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Ezrela, Ua and Emily for Mission 3 Performing “Wannabe”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She received her invitation for the Live Finale in the Mission 3 result announcement. ( MISSION#3 )
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12. Mei

Mei Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Dance Team B, which includes Emily, Ezrela, Marquise, and Yoonchae. They performed ‘OMG’ by Newjeans.
– She came in 12th with 50,159 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team A “Fearless”, which included Lexie, Marquise, Nayoung, and Brooklyn.
– She was chosen by 2 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She was eliminated in the Mission 2 result announcement. ( MISSION#2 )
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13. Lara

Lara Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Vocal Team B, which includes Sophia, Celeste, Samara, and Nayoung. They played a unique version of Paramore’s “Still Into You.”
– She came in 5th with 75,213 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team A “Anti-Fragile”, which included Yoonchae, Sophia, and Emily.
– She was chosen by 6 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Megan, Marquise and Yoonchae for Mission 3 Performing “Confident”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She secured her spot in the Live Finale of the show in the Mission 3 result announcement ( MISSION#3 )
– She came in second of the two TOP contestants with 36,099 votes.
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14. Megan

Megan Facts: 

– She came in 10th with 55,536 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Dance Team A, which includes Daniela, Ua, Adéla, and Hinari. They performed ‘Pink Venom’ by Blackpink.
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Anti-Fragile”, which included Iliya, Karlee, and Samara.
– She was chosen by 8 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Lara, Marquise and Yoonchae for Mission 3 Performing “Confident”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She received her invitation for the Live Finale in the Mission 3 result announcement. ( MISSION#3 )
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15. Emily

Emily Facts:

– In terms of her personality, you could sum up Emily as bubbly, encouraging, and funny.
– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Dance Team B, which includes Ezrela, Marquise, Yoonchae, and Mei. They performed ‘OMG’ by Newjeans.
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team A “Anti-Fragile”, which included Yoonchae, Lara, and Sophia.
– She was chosen by 6 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Ezrela, Ua and Samara for Mission 3 Performing “Wannabe”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She received her invitation for the Live Finale in the Mission 3 result announcement. ( MISSION#3 )
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16. Brooklyn

Brooklyn Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Vocal Team A, which includes Karlee, Lexie, Iliya, and Manon. They executed a mashup of Robyn’s ‘Dancing on My Own’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’.
– She came in 19th with 37,955 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team A “Fearless”, which included Lexie, Marquise, Mei, and Nayoung.
– She was chosen by none of the contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She was eliminated in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
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17. Marquise

Marquise Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Dance Team B, which includes Emily, Ezrela, Yoonchae, and Mei. They performed ‘OMG’ by Newjeans.
– She came in 8th with 65,675 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team A “Fearless”, which included Lexie, Nayoung, Mei, and Brooklyn.
– She was chosen by 4 contestants to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement. ( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Megan, Lara and Yoonchae for Mission 3 Performing “Confident”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She received her invitation for the Live Finale in the Mission 3 result announcement. ( MISSION#3 )
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18. Yoonchae

Yoonchae Facts:

– For Mission 1, she is assigned to Dance Team A, which includes Daniela, Megan, Adéla, and Hinari. They perform ‘Pink Venom’ by Blackpink.
– She came in 13th with 47,961 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Fearless”, which included Daniela, Manon, Ezrela and Celeste.
– She wasn’t chosen by anyone to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in the Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Ezrela, Emily and Samara for Mission 3 Performing “Wannabe”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She was eliminated in the Mission 3 result announcement ( MISSION#3 )
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19. Ua

Ua Facts:

– For Mission 1, she is assigned to Dance Team A, which includes Daniela, Megan, Adéla, and Hinari. They perform ‘Pink Venom’ by Blackpink.
– She came in 13th with 47,961 votes in MISSION 1’s result announcement.(MISSION#1)
– For Mission 2, she was assigned to Dance Team B “Fearless”, which included Daniela, Manon, , Ezrela and Celeste.
– She wasn’t chosen by any one to be included in the debut group.
– She received her invitation for Mission 3 in Mission 2 result announcement.( MISSION#2 )
– She was teamed with Ezrela, Emily and Samara for Mission 3 Performing “Wannabe”. (MISSION # 3 ARTISTRY)
– She was eliminated in the Mission 3 result announcement ( MISSION#3 )
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20. Hinari

Hinari Facts:

– For Mission 1, she was assigned to Dance Team A, which includes Daniela, Megan, Ua, and Adéla. They performed ‘Pink Venom’ by Blackpink.
– She was eliminated in MISSION 1’s results announcement.(MISSION#1)
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The Debut: Dream Academy FAQs

1. What is the age range of The Debut: Dream Academy contestants?

All The Debut: Dream Academy contestants’ ages range from 15 years old to 21 years old.

2. Will The Debut: Dream Academy be an all-American girl group?

The Debut: Dream Academy will debut the newly formed global girl group in America.

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