Who are the Santos Bravos members? Ages, IG handles, & all you need to know as HYBE's first Latin pop band's final lineup leaves the internet divided

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, HYBE Latin America announced the winners of its reality survival show, Santos Bravos, revealing the final debut lineup of the agency's first Latin pop band. The band consists of five members, namely, Alejandro, Drew, Kenneth, Gabi, and Kauê, with Drew serving as the group's leader.

The group made its official debut on October 22 at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, with over 10,000 sold-out tickets, according to The Chosun Daily. The event was also live-streamed through HYBE's official YouTube channel, where over 70,000 viewers watched their debut performance live, getting more than 430,000 views in total.

Here's more information about the members of Santos Bravos, including their age, ethnicity, Instagram handles, and more:

Drew Venegas - 25, United States/Mexico (Instagram: and.venn)
Alejandro - 21, Perú (Instagram: alearamburu_oficial)
Kenneth Lavíll- 16, Mexico (Instagram: soykennethlavill)
Gabi - 20, Puerto Rico (Instagram: gabiprpr)
Kauê Penna - 19, Brazil (Instagram: kauepenna)

While many fans and netizens were excited about the group's debut, some were disappointed with the final lineup. Some felt that the other contestants from the reality survival show, Santos Bravos, were more deserving and eligible to be part of the lineup.

A section of netizens also expressed concerns about the age gap between the members, stating that it might affect the group's chemistry and ability to work coherently together. Here are a few fan reactions regarding the same:

On the other hand, some fans were excited about the debut lineup. They are looking forward to the release of new music from Santos Bravos and performances in the coming days.

All you need to know about HYBE's first Latin pop band, Santos Bravos

In August 2025, HYBE Latin American held a large-scale audition program in Mexico, and around 17 contestants were chosen to participate in the reality survival show, Santos Bravos. The 17 members were trained according to the K-pop system for six months, during their participation in the reality survival show. Five of them were selected as the final members of the band.

Final debut lineup (Image via Instagram/@santos_bravos)

Based on the panelists' evaluations, the five members received the highest scores among the group, reflecting qualities such as vocals, performances, expressions, and potential to continue as global artists. The group also released their first track, 0%, on October 22, and the first showcase of the same was held during their debut stage at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City.

Towards the end of the performance, the youngest member of the group, Kenneth, shared a few words about his debut, shedding a few tears during that emotional moment. As per The Chosun Daily, he said:

"The past six months were a series of challenges, but we made it."

The leader of the group, Drew, also expressed his gratitude to the audience and fans who supported Santos Bravos and will continue to cheer them on in the future.

"You are all part of our journey," he remarked.

As per OSEN, Santiago Duque, the vice president of creative and A&R at HYBE Latin America, explained the Latin boy band's debut song, saying:

"Finding the balance between K-pop's energy and the rhythm of Latin music was our challenge. It's a song that maintains K-pop energy in vocal harmony and choreography while combining the unique beats and sensibility of Latin music."

Fans and netizens are thrilled to see what Santos Bravos holds in store for them in the upcoming days of their career.

About the author

Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

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