Kauê

Kaue (Kaue Penna Forte) is the main vocalist of Santos Bravos and the group's Brazilian representative, born on October 4, 2006. His voice was the quality that first captured HYBE Latin America's attention. At the group's debut concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional in October 2025, he was the first of the five members to be announced to the 10,000-person crowd, introduced as someone who 'won us over with his voice.' Kaue's path to Santos Bravos was built entirely through vocal achievement. In January 2020, when he was 13, he competed in the fifth season of The Voice Kids Brazil, the country's premier youth singing competition. He won, announcing himself as one of Brazil's most promising vocal talents and setting the foundation for what became a career defined by the power and emotional range of his voice. As the only Brazilian member of Santos Bravos, Kaue brings a distinct cultural influence to the group's musical direction. The group's debut EP DUAL, released on March 14, 2026, includes six tracks blending Latin pop, reggaeton, and Brazilian funk elements. The EP followed standout singles '0%' (over 7 million global streams) and 'KAWASAKI' (over 33 million YouTube views). Kaue's vocal contributions to both tracks were central to how the group positioned itself in the Latin market. His STBV archetype is the echo of the soul: translating feeling into sound. Outside of music, Kaue documents Santos Bravos activities and his life on both Instagram and TikTok at @kauepenna, where he engages regularly with his fanbase.