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The Debut: Dream Academy Profile and Facts
The Debut: Dream Academy is a survival show produced by HYBE Entertainment and Geffen Records for a 7-member global girl group. There are a total of 20 participants. The voting will be held on Weverse starting on September 6th, 2023. The show will start airing on September 1st, 2023. The live finale on November 17th, 2023 will reveal the group name and members. All content will be available on their YouTube channel and Japan’s ABEMA.
Official Accounts:
Website: dreamacademyhq.com
Weverse: Dream Academy
TikTok: @dreamacademyhq
YouTube: The Debut: Dream Academy
Twitter: dreamacademyhq
Instagram: dreamacademyhq
Contestant Profiles
Anaïs
Stage Name: Anaïs
Birth Name: Amy Séraphine Park
Birthday: November 11, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: British
Instagram: @angel_anais111
TikTok: @anaisangels
YouTube: angelanais111
Anaïs Facts:
⎯⎯ Anaïs can speak English, French, and Korean.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are 유화 (Annie), Amy, Annie, Angel, Ange (Angel), and 천사 (Angel).
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Anaïs: kind, passionate, genuine.
Nayoung
Stage Name: Nayoung
Birth Name: Lee Nayoung (이나영)
Birthday: April 17, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @160.0_0
YouTube: 이나영 / Na young
Nayoung Facts:
⎯⎯ Nayoung can speak English and Korean.
⎯⎯ She's a former SM trainee.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Nayoung: pure, lively, bright.
Manon
Stage Name: Manon
Birth Name: Meret Manon Sarpong Bannerman
Birthday: June 26, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Swiss
Instagram: @meretmanon
TikTok: @meretmanon
Manon Facts:
⎯⎯ Manon can speak English and Swiss-German.
⎯⎯ Her nickname is Manz.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Manon: cool, kind, non-judgmental.
Iliya
Stage Name: Iliya
Birth Name: Iliya Fedartsova
Birthday: July 23, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: Belarusian
Instagram: @iliya.ria
TikTok: @riais4air
Iliya Facts:
⎯⎯ Iliya can speak English and Belarusian.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are Ily, Ria, and Ilária.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Iliya: fair, creative, whimsical.
Sophia
Stage Name: Sophia
Birth Name: Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza
Birthday: December 31, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Filipina
Instagram: @sophia_laforteza
TikTok: @sophialaforteza
Sophia Facts:
⎯⎯ Sophia can speak English and Tagalog.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are Sophie, Fifi, and Sopheezy.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Sophia: hysterical, caring, diligent.
Ezrela
Stage Name: Ezrela
Birth Name: Ezrela Abraham
Birthday: May 20, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Australian
Instagram: @ezrelaa
TikTok: @its.ezy
Ezrela Facts:
⎯⎯ Ezrela can speak English and Malayalam.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are Ezy, Ez, Zed, and Ezyrela.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Ezrela: funny, bubbly, cute.
Karlee
Stage Name: Karlee
Birth Name: Karlee Tanaka
Birthday: October 7, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: American
Instagram: @gnarly.karlee
TikTok: @gnarly.karleeee
YouTube: Karlee 🙂
Karlee Facts:
⎯⎯ Karlee can speak English, Korean and Japanese.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are gnarykarlee and Jison-ah.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Karlee: loud, emotional, dorky.
Adéla
Stage Name: Adéla
Birth Name: Adéla Jergová
Birthday: November 27, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: Slovakian
Instagram: @adelajergova
TikTok: @adelajergova
Adéla Facts:
⎯⎯ Adéla can speak English and Slovak.
⎯⎯ Her nickname is Adelka.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Adéla: smart, resilient, charismatic.
Daniela
Stage Name: Daniela
Birth Name: Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente
Birthday: July 1, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: American
Instagram: @daniela_avanzini
TikTok: @daniela_avanzini
Daniela Facts:
⎯⎯ Daniela can speak English and Spanish.
⎯⎯ Her nickname is Dani.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Daniela: affectionate, charismatic, determined.
Celeste
Stage Name: Celeste
Birth Name: Celeste Díaz
Birthday: August 3rd, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: Argentinian
Instagram: @celestee._4
TikTok: @celestee._4
Celeste Facts:
⎯⎯ Celeste can speak English and Spanish.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are Cel, Cele, Celes.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Celeste: sweet, sensitive, gentle.
Lexie
Stage Name: Lexie
Birth Name: Lexie Levin
Birthday: August 28, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: Swedish
Instagram: @levin_lexie
TikTok: @levin_lexie
Lexie Facts:
⎯⎯ Lexie can speak English and Swedish.
⎯⎯ Her nickname is Lex.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Lexie: warm-hearted, sweet, dreamy.
Mei
Stage Name: Mei
Birth Name: Terada Mei (寺田芽衣)
Birthday: September 27, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @ap_rlsn
Mei Facts:
⎯⎯ Mei can speak English and Japanese.
⎯⎯ Her nickname is Meimei.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Mei: charming, expressive, sunshine.
Lara
Stage Name: Lara
Birth Name: Lara Rajagopalan (லாரா ராஜகோபாலன்)
Birthday: November 3, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: American
Instagram: @lararajj
TikTok: @lararajj
Lara Facts:
⎯⎯ Lara can speak English and Tamil.
⎯⎯ Her nickname is Laru.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Lara: passionate, confident, real.
Megan
Stage Name: Megan
Birth Name: Megan Meiyok Skiendiel
(梅根美玉斯基恩迪尔)
Birthday: February 10, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: American
Instagram: @meganskiendiel
TikTok: @meganskiendiel
Megan Facts:
⎯⎯ Megan is from Honolulu, Hawaii.
⎯⎯ Her middle name, Meiyok, is also her nickname and Chinese name.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Megan: intriguing, fun, caring.
Emily
Stage Name: Emily
Birth Name: Emily Ann Kelavos
Birthday: February 14, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: American
Instagram: @emilykelavos
TikTok: @emilykelavos
Emily Facts:
⎯⎯ Emily is from Dallas, Texas.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are Em, Lil M, and Emmy.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Emily: bubbly, encouraging, funny.
Brooklyn
Stage Name: Brooklyn
Birth Name: Brooklyn Van Zandt
Birthday: April 22, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: American
Instagram: @houseofbrooklyn
TikTok: @houseofbrooklyn
YouTube: Brooklyn Van Zandt
Brooklyn Facts:
⎯⎯ Brooklyn is from Texas.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are B, BB, and Bbunny.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Brooklyn: positive, creative, magnetic.
Marquise
Stage Name: Marquise (มาร์คีส์)
Birth Name: Jadenipit Auramornrat
Birthday: July 28, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: Thai
Instagram: @marquiseaura
TikTok: @marquiseaura
Marquise Facts:
⎯⎯ Marquise can speak English and Thai.
⎯⎯ She attended the APP16 k-pop audition program.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Marquise: shy, caring, diligent.
Yoonchae
Stage Name: Yoonchae
Birth Name: Jeung Yoon-chae (정윤채)
Birthday: December 6, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @y0on_cha3
TikTok: @y0on_cha3
Yoonchae Facts:
⎯⎯ Yoonchae can speak English and Korean.
⎯⎯ Her nicknames are 브루니 (Bruni), 마시멜로우 (Marshmallow), 정육면체 (Cube).
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Yoonchae: sexy, cute, innocent.
Ua
Stage Name: Ua
Birth Name: Shimada Ua (島田 羽亜)
Birthday: March 16, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @uachanmama
Ua Facts:
⎯⎯ Ua can speak English and Japanese.
⎯⎯ Ua plays the violin.
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Ua: sleeping, dancing, eating.
Hinari
Stage Name: Hinari
Birth Name: Irie Hinari (入江 日成)
Birthday: February 19, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @hina_rinchan
TikTok: @user4386005903668
Hinari Facts:
⎯⎯ Hinari can speak English and Japanese.
⎯⎯ Her nickname is Hinarin (ひなりん).
⎯⎯ 3 words that describe Hinari: cute, lucky, positive.
Who is your favorite Dream Academy contestant?
☐ Anaïs
☐ Nayoung
☐ Manon
☐ Iliya
☐ Sophia
☐ Ezrela
☐ Karlee
☐ Adéla
☐ Celeste
☐ Lexie
☐ Mei
☐ Lara
☐ Megan
☐ Emily
☐ Brooklyn
☐ Marquise
☐ Yoonchae
☐ Ua
☐ Hinari