Lara Raj In Mermaid-Themed Bikini ‘Isn’t Pretty At All’

Lara Raj of KATSEYE has been in the spotlight for her looks and aura. Fans have been obsessed with her on TikTok, even making edits of her to appreciate her aura. This was further amplified after the girl group's Jeans collab with Gap.

Recognized as one of the most attractive members of the group, Raj has slowed down on the hotness. She has even turned the heat up in a mermaid-themed bikini shared on Instagram.

Lara Raj looked ethereal in her mermaid-themed two-piece. She posed on a deck in the turquoise bikini that complemented the vast waters around her. The seashell belt detail added to the ocean goddess vibe as her long hair flowed in the wind.

Each slide of the 6-photo Instagram carousel was hotter than the preceding one. In the third slide, Raj arched her back on the boat's edge in a pose that flaunted her figure. Someone in the comments wrote, "It's getting hot in here," and 1000+ people agreed.

Her sister, Rhea Raj, also felt the heat and dropped a fire-heart emoji. Fellow KATSEYE member Merit Manon asked if she played mermaid, to which Raj cheekily replied, "Duh."

Some comments were contrary to the majority public opinion of Lara Raj. While many think she's a "literal goddess," someone commented that "she isn't pretty at all." Another troll simply commented, "ew." A seemingly disgusted fan wrote, "Eww, I hate Lara."

These voices, however, drowned in the flood of love. With thousands of positive comments and endless fan edits, Raj's "hottie" status is cemented.

Lara Raj kept the summer heat blazing in a bold red mesh bodysuit with intricate cut-out designs that show her chic belly piercing and the light blue bikini top she wore underneath. The deep neckline reveals her cleavage, adding edge to the look. She paired this with light blue low-waist denim shorts to match the bikini top.

A fan aptly wrote, "Maybe the first picture was taken in a microwave," because the shots were that hot. Her seductive pose also added to the lure of the photos.

Raj captioned the post, "not thinking about you," but fans confessed in the comments that they were definitely thinking about her.

Her career may be in music and dance, but fans are already pushing her towards modeling. Her figure, look, and aura just fit.

Two entertainment companies, HYBE and Geffen Records, decided to create a global girl group in 2021. Their global search pulled in 120,000 interests, but only 20 advanced to the reality show "The Debut: Dream Academy," where missions tested their artistry.

From there, six girls earned their spot, debuting as KATSEYE in November 2023. Lara Raj made the final cut. From 120,000 people to the final six, her talent brought her so far, and she's proving that she deserves the spotlight.

Lara Raj came out as queer on Weverse in March 2025. She disclosed that she's known since childhood but feared judgment. She also noted that her fans' belief in her gives her confidence to live her truth.

Truly, her fandom continues to embrace her. One woman even commented on Raj's bikini post, "I love being gay," celebrating her openness.