HYBE is clearly not slowing down after the success of KATSEYE.

Reports surrounding HYBE and Geffen Records’ upcoming global girl group project have exploded online, especially after details about World Scout: The Final Piece started spreading. The survival-style project is reportedly searching for the final member of a new multinational girl group expected to debut in 2026. 


What’s making people talk even more is the rumored lineup direction. 

According to reports, former Dream Academy contestants like Emily, Lexie, and Samara are already tied to the project, meaning the group could feel like a “sister group” to KATSEYE rather than a completely fresh start. 

And honestly? Fans are already divided.


Fan Reactions :


The reactions online are VERY mixed:

“HYBE is trying to recreate KATSEYE too fast.”

“Why does this feel more western than K-pop now?”

“A global girl group with HYBE production? I’m seated.”

“Can we let KATSEYE breathe first 😭”

“This could either be genius… or a mess.”


Some fans are excited about HYBE expanding globally, while others think the company is becoming too focused on international branding instead of building strong musical identities first.

Reddit discussions are also full of speculation about whether HYBE is now entering an era of nonstop “global localization” projects. 

What This Could Mean :

Let’s be honest—the success of BTS and BLACKPINK changed how companies see the global market forever.

And HYBE clearly wants to dominate internationally before anyone else catches up.



Between KATSEYE and the rumored PRELUDE project global auditions in Japan and even India and survival-style content designed for international audiences …it feels like HYBE is building a worldwide idol system, not just K-pop groups anymore. 

This could either create the next evolution of pop music… or flood the industry with groups that feel more like “projects” than actual artists.

And fans are already noticing the difference.

The Real Question is 

Can HYBE actually create another global phenomenon after KATSEYE…

or are they moving TOO fast trying to dominate every market at once?

Because right now, this new girl group hasn’t even debuted—and people are already fighting about it.

What Do You Think?

Will HYBE’s next global girl group become the future of pop music… or is the industry entering global group overload? 👀🔥

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