Adéla
Adéla | |
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| Birth name | Adéla Jergová |
| Born | November 27, 2003 Bratislava, Slovakia[1] |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | Capitol |
Adéla Jergová (born November 27, 2003), known mononymously as Adéla (stylized in all caps), is a Slovak singer and songwriter. She began her solo music career in 2024 with the release of her first two singles, "Homewrecked" and "Superscar".[2]
She is best known for her participation in Hybe and Geffen Records' 2023 survival show Dream Academy, a competition to form a global girl group. She did not advance in the competition, which concluded with the formation of Katseye.
Early Life
Adéla Jergová[2] was born on November 27, 2003, in Bratislava, Slovakia.[3][4] She began taking ballet lessons in Moscow starting when she was three years old. As a child, she became interested in vocal mastering and production. As a teenager, she moved to Vienna to join the Vienna State Ballet, and then moved to London the following year to attend the English National Ballet School.[5]
Career
In 2022, Adéla moved to Los Angeles to compete on the 2023 Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records reality competition series Dream Academy against 19 other girls.[6] During the first challenge, she performed a group dance to the Blackpink song "Pink Venom" and was one of the first to be eliminated after receiving the fewest fan votes.[7][8] The winners of the series went on to form the girl group Katseye. Adéla also appeared in Netflix's behind-the-scenes docuseries covering the events of Dream Academy, titled Pop Star Academy: Katseye, which premiered in 2024.[2] That year, she made her debut as a solo artist in September with the release of her single "Homewrecked," which Out named one of the best singles for the week of its release.[9][10] Adéla's second single "Superscar" was released in October 2024.[5] As of 2024, she is attending college in Los Angeles for music.[2]
In May 2025, Adéla signed a recording contract with Capitol Records, marking her first major label partnership.[11] She is set to release her major label debut with Capitol Records, “DeathByDevotion” on July 11, 2023.
Artistry
Adéla's music is classified as pop.[12] She has described her lyrics as "exaggerated" and "over-the-top" versions of the events of her life. She has cited Beyoncé and Lady Gaga as her biggest musical influences, calling herself "the biggest BeyHive you've ever fucking met," and listed Mariah Carey, Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, Céline Dion, and Aretha Franklin as early inspirations for her vocals and Imogen Heap, Ariana Grande, and Beyoncé as influential for her use of harmonies.[13][5]
Adéla worked with electronic music producer Grimes on her single "Machine Girl".
Public image
In 2025, Adéla was named in a "Top Artists to Watch in 2025" article by American publication Ones to Watch, alongside artists such as Addison Rae, Mk.gee, and Lola Young.[14]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVK Air. [15] | |||
| "Homewrecked"[16] | 2024 | — | TBA |
| "Superscar"[17] | — | ||
| "Machine Girl"[18] | 2025 | 55 | |
| "DeathByDevotion" | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director/s |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Homewrecked | Emily Oreste |
| 2024 | Superscar | Likeromeo, Miguel Zárate and Adéla Jergová |
| 2025 | Machine Girl | Mitch deQuilettes |
Filmography
Television programs
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dream Academy | Contestant | [19] |
| 2024 | Pop Star Academy: Katseye | Self | [20] |
References
- ^ Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (Television production). Netflix. 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Delgado, Sara (October 14, 2024). "Pop Star Academy's Adéla Was 'Heartbroken, Not Shattered' After Elimination". Teen Vogue. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ LeGardye, Quinci (August 27, 2024). "Meet the Most Talented Teens From Across the Globe Who Were Scouted to Appear on Netflix's 'Pop Star Academy: Katseye'". Marie Claire. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ @adelajergova; (November 30, 2024). "let them eat (cake) yay 21st!!" – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c Summers, Joan (December 2, 2024). "Adéla Jergová Premieres 'Superscar' Music Video". Paper. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Controversial 'Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE' Star Hits Back At Backlash From Netflix Docuseries". Koreaboo. August 28, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (September 1, 2023). "HYBE x Geffen's 'The Debut: Dream Academy' First Episode Is Here: See the Girl Group Hopefuls Placed in Teams". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (September 15, 2023). "HYBE x Geffen 'The Debut: Dream Academy' Loses First 2 Contestants: Who Went Home?". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Delgado, Sara (September 6, 2024). "TXT's First Solo Release Is Here Via Yeonjun's 'GGUM'". Teen Vogue. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Henderson, Taylor (September 13, 2024). "Tiny purses, new 'brat' remixes, & KATSEYE! These are the new queer tracks we're obsessed with this week". Out. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ @capitolmusic; (May 20, 2025). "We are so excited to welcome @adelajergova to Capitol Records. 💗". Retrieved May 20, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Henderson, Taylor (September 13, 2024). "'Pop Star Academy's Adéla is going solo—and she's spilling the tea on stan feuds & unethical competition". Out. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Wickes, Hanna (September 13, 2024). "Adéla Talks Pop Star Academy, New Single 'Homewrecked', Katseye". J-14. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "The Top 26 Artists To Watch in 2025". onestowatch.com. Ones to Watch. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ "Adéla – Machine Girl: SK – Rádio – Top 100 Chart History" (in Czech). ČNS IFPI. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ "HOMEWRECKED by ADÉLA". September 13, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024 – via Spotify.
- ^ "SUPERSCAR by ADÉLA". October 25, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024 – via Spotify.
- ^ "MACHINE GIRL by ADÉLA". February 28, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025 – via Spotify.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (August 28, 2023). "Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy' Global Girl Group Contest". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Burt, Kayti (August 23, 2024). "Netflix's Pop Star Academy: Katseye Reveals What it Takes to Make a Global Girl Group". Time. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.