
HYBE Labels and Geffen Records have officially begun introducing the contestants for their upcoming global girl group debut project, 'The Final Piece.' The program, which kicks off its broadcast in spring 2026, will determine the next girl group to debut under HYBE x Geffen, following the success of KATSEYE.
Since August 25, HYBE and Geffen have unveiled the first three contestants through the 'Prelude: The Final Piece' photo series: Emily Kelavos, Samara Siqueira, and Lexie Levin. The project has already sparked massive interest online, with netizens praising the visuals of the trainees.



Korean netizens were mesmerized by the visuals of the three contestants and gathered in a popular online community to share their thoughts. They commented:
"Hul, what? All three are so pretty. Are they confirmed to debut?"
"No, they said it’s a survival. KATSEYE label trainees have been revealed."
"Ah nooo, I like all three so much."
"Wow, amazing."
"Aren’t all three of them trainees who were on the KATSEYE survival show?"
"Just debut all three."
"Lexie Levin is insanely gorgeous."
"Wow, so pretty. Each has a different vibe."
"The members being announced are already confirmed, and only one more will be chosen through survival. It’s probably Final Piece."
"They all look like Disney princesses…"
"Wow, I feel like their concept will be really different from KATSEYE’s, I’m curious."
"Wow, seriously so pretty."
"What is this? Are they Disney princesses? So beautiful."