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, the winners of HYBE Latin America's reality survival show, Santos Bravos, were announced, revealing the final debut lineup of the agency's first Latin pop band. The members of the band are, namely, Alejandro, Drew, Kenneth, Gabi, and Kauê, and the member Drew stands as the group's leader.

The group made their official debut on October 22 at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, with over 10,000 sold-out tickets. The event was also live-streamed through HYBE's official YouTybe channel with over 70,000 viewers watching their debut performance online. Their debut stage now holds over 430,000 views online.

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

Drew Venegas - 25, United States/Mexico (Instagram: and.venn)
Alejandro - 21, Peru (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 rather disappointed with the final debut lineup. People expressed that the other contestants who participated in the reality survival show, Santos Bravos, were more eligible and deserved to be a part of the lineup.

Some also expressed concerns with the age gap between the members and stated 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 and are looking forward to Santos Bravos' release music and roll out 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 seventeen members were trained according to the K-pop system for six months, during their participation in the reality survival show, and five of them were selected as the final members of Santos Bravos.

Final debut lineup (Image via Instagram/@santos_bravos)

Based on the panelists' scores, the five members received the highest scores among the group, and the scores were for qualities such as vocals, performances, expressions, and the potential to continue as global artists. The group also rolled out their debut track, 0%, on October 22, and the first showcase of the same was 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 regarding his debut while also shedding some tears during that emotional moment. Here's what he stated:

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

The leader of the group, Drew, also expressed his gratitude towards the audience and fans who supported Santos Bravos and will be cheering them in the future, too.

"All of you are part of our journey."

On the other hand, according to OSEN, the vice president of creative and A&R of HYBE Latin America also explained their intention with the creation of their first Latin boy band, and how they aim to shape the group's future in the coming days. Here's what he said:

"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."

Therefore, 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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