KATSEYE marks the start of an electrifying new era with today’s release of their third EP, WILD, via HYBE x Geffen Records. Shaped by a defining two-year journey, the project captures the feeling of a wild ride fueled by growth and transformation. The five-song EP, which includes the Billboard Hot 100 hits “PINKY UP” and “Animal,” is the follow-up to the GRAMMY®-nominated global girl group’s 2025 EP BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, (HYBE x Geffen Records), which debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200. Listen to WILD HERE.
This morning, KATSEYE will perform at the Citi Concert Series on NBC’s “TODAY.” Earlier this week, the group returned to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” for another chat – and their first-ever musical performance on a late-night program. Watch KATSEYE perform “Animal” HERE.
Following its successful August 4 premiere at The Grove in Los Angeles, a limited engagement forKATSEYE: WILD HEARTS is underway now at 1,700 cinemas across over 60 countries around the world. Directed by Nadia Hallgren, the film takes fans deeper into the bold new chapter the group is launching with WILD. Featuring never-before-seen footage, EYEKONS fan videos, and intimate interviews with the group members, the film explores the powerful bond between KATSEYE and their global fandom, which has grown into a cultural phenomenon. Based on overwhelming demand, additional dates and showtimes are being added. For tickets and additional information on KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS, visit www.KatseyeWildHeartsFilm.com.
KATSEYE will launch THE WILDWORLD TOUR on September 1 at Dublin’s 3Arena. The global arena run sold out in under 48 hours and includes two-night stands at The O2 in London, UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. For further details, visit www.katseye.world. The group recently headlined their first festivals – Hinterland in Saint Charles, IA, and Head In The Clouds in Pasadena, CA.
Moving beyond the beautiful chaos captured on their last EP, WILD leans into something more euphoric and untamed. Rooted in self-discovery, KATSEYE embraces every version of themselves, resulting in a project that feels open, boundless, and entirely their own. Leadoff track and first single “PINKY UP”expands the world KATSEYE have been building – confident, playful and always pushing pop forward. The song received its live debut at Coachella. View the official video HERE.
Follow-up single “Animal,” a bold, flirtatious pop anthem that celebrates embracing one’s wild side, was co-written by Ed Sheeran, who recalls,“I heard KATSEYE’s song ‘Gnarly’ last year when I was in Mexico and loved it. Said I was a fan and reached out to them to see if I could write them a song. We’ve created ‘Animal’ together.” Sheeran discusses the writing and recording process in this Instagram video.PEOPLE noted, “‘Animal’ explores the contrast between public personas and private, uninhibited energy…KATSEYE is showing fans what it means to run WILD.” Watch the official video, which features a cameo by Demi Moore, HERE.
“Hootie Frutti” is KATSEYE’s strongest statement yet: fierce, sun-drenched, and dripping with attitude from the first drum hit. Built on rattling Brazilian phonk-inspired percussion and maximalist pop production, the track pairs hard-hitting drums with a playful, food-and-luxury-coded flirtation that turns confidence into a full sensory experience. Released today, the official video for “Hootie Frutti” captures a vibrant underground Brazilian party that’s on the brink of ending – until KATSEYE shows up and brings it back to life. Alfred Marroquin (Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish) directed with production by Somesuch. Ashley Soloman served as executive producer and Whitney Jackson as producer. View HERE.
“Bel Air” is a shimmering, emotionally-charged ballad that captures the bittersweet ache of outgrowing something you once loved. Closing out the EP, the charismatic “That Way” is a playful yet commanding song about power dynamics and desire but told entirely on the group’s own terms: an invitation, not a plea.
As revealed by the band in this recent post, CD and vinyl editions featuring the individual members ofKATSEYE are available at Target and exclusively include the bonus track “Unloveu,” which group member Lara Raj wrote and produced with Amy Allen (Harry Styles, Justin Bieber) and Ross Golan (Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez).
In the leadup to the release of WILD, KATSEYE spoke with NPR’s “All Things Considered,” whipped up some of their favorite food for Vogue’s “Now Serving” series, went sneaker shopping with Complex,appeared on the podcast “Therapuss with Jake Shane” and taught students to dance to “Animal” in an episode of “Celebrity Substitute.” The group lead off Billboard’s 2026 “21 Under 21” list and also appeared in Variety’s “Power of Young Hollywood Impact Report.” KATSEYE was VANITY FAIR’s“VANITIES” subject for the July issue, marking the first time the magazine chose a group for the long-standing feature, and appeared on the June covers of Allure in the United States, Korea and thePhilippines.
