Megan Skiendiel is an American singer, dancer, actress, and model recognized as a member of the global girl group KATSEYE, a multicultural girl group formed through an international competition series that has quickly become part of a new wave of worldwide pop.
Born Megan Meiyok Skiendiel on February 10, 2006, in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, she grew up in a mixed Chinese-Singaporean and European-American household and began performing almost as soon as she could walk. She started dancing as a toddler and took vocal lessons as a child, later branching into acting and modeling. Before her music debut, she appeared in television series, including Sydney to the Max (2019-2021), and Bosch: Legacy (2022–2025), worked in commercials, and walked in fashion shows in Los Angeles and Paris, building an early résumé that moved easily between entertainment and fashion.
In 2023, Megan joined The Debut: Dream Academy, the HYBE x Geffen global competition created to form a new girl group. After months of performances and public voting, she placed fifth in the finale, earning a spot in KATSEYE’s six-member lineup. The group officially debuted in 2024, with their formation and training later documented in Popstar Academy: KATSEYE (2024).
Within the group, Megan is recognized for her versatility as both a vocalist and dancer, bringing a fluid performance style shaped by years of training across genres that range from ballet and hip-hop to hula and contemporary dance. Offstage, her background in modeling and design shapes her styling and visual choices, giving her a distinct presence across campaigns, editorials, and live performances alike.
KATSEYE’s rise has unfolded on an increasingly global scale, driven by charting releases, viral choreography, and high-profile campaigns that introduced the group to audiences well beyond the typical girl-group sphere. Megan has become a regular presence in those breakout moments, from the group’s Gap Better in Denim campaign to the online wave around the hit song “Gnarly”, which has a viral dance that spread rapidly across social media. The group’s growing visibility has translated into major industry recognition, including a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammys.
In June 2025, Megan publicly came out as bi during a livestream with bandmate Lara, becoming the second member of the group to do so. Speaking directly to fans, she said:
Guys, I’m coming out, I’m bisexual.
Her openness stood out in an industry where labels are often avoided, offering clear representation for bi fans who rarely hear the term said aloud by idols. In an interview with Teen Vogue, she spoke about self-discovery and mental health, explaining that she is still “figuring out” who she is while navigating anxiety and the pressure of growing up in the public eye:
I don’t even really truly know who I am yet. That’s a big reason why I’m still experimenting with everything, like my style, my hair, my makeup. It’s fun, but at the same time, it is scary just knowing that everyone’s watching. And especially me, I struggle with anxiety, so I’m like, ‘Oh, I wonder if people like this or not.
Megan later described the response to her coming out as overwhelmingly positive, telling fans that the support made her feel loved and grateful, especially given her initial fear about how coming out might be received:
I just felt so loved the second that I decided to come out as bisexual… everyone was so, so loving and I couldn’t be more grateful and thankful for every one of you guys.
As KATSEYE continues expanding across international stages and media, Megan’s career reflects not just technical training and industry polish, but a willingness to be direct about who she is — onstage and off.
