KATSEYE are done easing into stardom. With their new single “Gnarly,” the global girl group trades the dreamy vulnerability of SIS (Soft Is Strong) for something louder, bolder, and fully unhinged.
Built on bone-rattling 808s and razor-sharp synths, “Gnarly” feels like a controlled detonation — both in sound and spirit. The production (courtesy of Pink Slip, Tim Randolph, HYBE’s Bang Si-Hyuk and Slow Rabbit) nods to underground rave culture while sounding primed for stadiums. It’s a sonic punch to the face, and the group’s fiercest look yet.
“We want people to feel the vibes, to really connect with our music. “Gnarly” feels true to us — it’s bold, it’s fun, and it shows a different side of what we’re about,” KATSEYE said in a press statement, acknowledging their ever-evolving creative arc and their fandom, the EYEKONS.
The track’s release arrives alongside a glitchy, high-octane music video directed by Cody Critcheloe, which premiered on MTV and lit up Paramount Times Square billboards. It’s the start of a new era for the multinational six-piece, a group born from the high-stakes Dream Academy program and now fully self-defined.
KATSEYE isn’t just riding pop’s next wave — they’re dragging it forward, glitch by glorious glitch. The global girl group is the first of its kind, born from the K-pop machine but built for global disruption, the six-member group blends cultural fluency with fearless experimentation. With members from Atlanta to Seoul, their reach is as wide as their ambition. Their recent nods, including two iHeartRadio nominations and a standout MAMA Awards performance, further prove the industry is watching.
Their recent single “Gnarly” only sharpens their edge: chaotic, catchy, and unapologetically loud. KATSEYE thrives where contrasts collide — soft and strong, slick and savage — and they’re just getting started.
Haven’t seen the video yet? Watch KATSEYE’s glitchy, electrifying visual for “Gnarly” below — you’ll want it on repeat.
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