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Adéla, a Slovak trainee and former contestant of The Debut: Dream Academy, has released her debut single, “HOMEWRECKED,” as she navigates the backlash from Netflix’s Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.
Premiering on August 21, the docuseries follows the formation of the international girl group KATSEYE, created by HYBE and Geffen Records for their survival show, The Debut: Dream Academy.
The docuseries has received mixed reactions, particularly concerning the portrayal of Manon, a key participant.
Viewers have expressed concern over how Manon was depicted, with some alleging that she was unfairly treated by other group members.
Adéla, a Slovak trainee and former contestant of The Debut: Dream Academy, has been a focal point of the criticism. Clips from the series show her complaining about Manon’s perceived favoritism, which has led to significant backlash.
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In light of the ongoing discussion, Adéla has addressed the situation in a TikTok video. She expressed gratitude for her supporters and clarified that the series offers only a “glimpse” of the full experiences of the trainees.
She noted that the show, which condensed over two years of footage into eight episodes, left out many details.
Amidst the controversy, Adéla's debut single, “HOMEWRECKED,” has been well-received by fans, with the TikTok video promoting the single achieving 362.2K views.
Despite the support, Adéla continues to face criticism regarding her remarks about Manon.