If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok and wondering who these six insanely cool girls are dancing in sync and somehow already headlining magazine covers – welcome to the KATSEYE era.
The newly crowned it girls of pop aren’t just another viral moment; they’re the moment. KATSEYE exploded onto everyone’s For You Page with their addictive debut single Debut (yes, really – and yes, it is still stuck in our heads), racking up millions of views and spawning a tidal wave of dance challenges, fan edits, and reaction videos practically overnight. Now, they’re turning that viral fame into a global takeover, with fashion deals, sold-out showcases, and an ever-growing fanbase to prove it.
They were just crowned the most influential girl group right now, and unless you have a weird algorithm (or just haven’t updated your For You page), it’s time to get acquainted.
Who is KATSEYE?
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KATSEYE is a six member global girl group formed through the HYBE reality show Dream Academy. The star studded girls are named Megan, Lara, Yoonchae, Daniela, Manon, and Sophia. Think Little Mix meets BLACKPINK, with a Netflix meets K-POP twist. The final lineup was chosen live by fans and now the girls are signed to one of the most powerful labels in music. The same label that manages BTS and other K-POP powerhouses.
The coolest part? They’re not all from the same country. KATSEYE is truly international. Members hail from the US, Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Slovakia, and South Korea. So yeah, they’re kind of taking over the world. They speak multiple languages, serve global fashion girl energy, and have already been spotted in front rows and music awards shows.
How did KATSEYE become so viral?
So how did KATSEYE go from total unknowns to the internet’s favourite girl group practically overnight? It wasn’t just luck. It was the perfect storm of timing, talent, and TikTok.
First off, KATSEYE was born out of Dream Academy – a high-stakes, globally streamed talent competition led by HYBE (the powerhouse behind BTS and NewJeans). That meant from day one, the girls were performing under the watchful eyes of millions and building a dedicated fandom before they even had a name.
Once the final six members were chosen, the hype only grew. Their debut single Debut dropped with a slick, high-energy music video and choreography designed to go viral. And it did. The dance challenge took off on TikTok, with creators jumping on the trend, remixing the routine, and racking up tens of millions of views.
Why is everyone talking about them now?
Aside from just being ridiculously talented and stylish, KATSEYE was recently named the most influential girl group in the world by Bloomberg, and it’s not hard to see why. They’ve only just debuted, and they’ve already got a cult following, millions of views, and probably more charisma than your entire uni group chat combined.
Their song Touch just reached over 400 million streams on Spotify and the group have, in total, surpassed over one billion streams. KATSEYE have also gotten pretty comfortable on the Spotify Global Daily Artists chart, jumping to position #93. To add to that, they recently broke the Lollapalooza record for the largest audience for a daytime set, previously held by Chappell Roan.
And finally, KATSEYE’s song Gnarly took TikTok by storm, with choreography challenges garnering millions of views online. The song went viral for its strange beat, but also its wild lyrics and flow. It might take a couple of listens for it to grow on you, but it’s so worth it.
Vibes you can expect from them
Imagine if Dua Lipa, Rosé from BLACKPINK, and Charli XCX made a group chat and decided to make a song together. Their vibe is Y2K pop with futuristic R&B and a dash of girl boss confidence. Their debut track is giving choreo, vocals, visuals, everything. You don’t just hear KATSEYE – you watch them.
If you’re ready to fall into the KATSEYE rabbit hole (and trust me, you are), start with their debut music video. It’s on YouTube and already racking up views. Then hit up the KATSEYE TikTok, where they post behind the scenes content, dance clips, and chaotic group energy that’s dangerously addictive.
Whether you’re a K-pop stan, a casual scroller, or just here for the aesthetics, KATSEYE is that girl group. The kind you blink and suddenly they’re headlining festivals. So get on board now, or risk being the one in the group chat asking “wait who are they?” when everyone else already knows all their names.
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