KATSEYE Drops Big Announcement! ‘Wild’ EP To Release On THIS Date With HYBE x Geffen Records Deal

KATSEYE is set to drop third EP WILD on 14 August 2026 through HYBE x Geffen Records. The new project follows 2025 release BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, which earned a GRAMMY nomination and opened in the Billboard 200 top five. WILD becomes the latest addition to a fast-growing catalogue drawing global attention.

Photo Credit: Photo Credit: Rahul Bhatt

Photo Credit: Rahul Bhatt

The group's rise gains more momentum with fresh recognition at the 52nd American Music Awards. KATSEYE received three nominations: New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video for "Gnarly" and Breakthrough Pop Artist. Fan voting is open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram handle for every award category.

KATSEYE WILD at Coachella and live milestones

Festival crowds are already seeing this success close-up. After a widely discussed Coachella debut during Weekend One, KATSEYE is returning to the Sahara stage on Friday, 17 April. Outlets including Rolling Stone and Pitchfork ranked the set among the standout moments of Coachella 2026 Weekend One, drawing strong attention to the group's live credentials.

Coverage from United States media praised both crowd turnout and performance energy. The Los Angeles Times wrote, "[KATSEYE] proved no this ain't their debut at their first Coachella performance…the girl group packed the festival field with Eyekons packed shoulder to shoulder as far as the Do LaB." Billboard kept it brief, saying, "Bonkers. It was bonkers." People highlighted their "Girl Group Greatness."

KATSEYE WILD single "PINKY UP" and video reception

KATSEYE introduced new single "PINKY UP" live for the first time during the opening Coachella weekend. Billboard readers voted the track the No. 1 favourite new music release of the week. The publication also praised it as a "hyperpop club jam… [with] a slightly nihilistic edge to it..." reflecting strong audience interest.

Complex focused on the visuals, noting, "KATSEYE is exploring the frequency of fancy in the high-energy music video for their latest single…" The video is directed by Bardia Zeinali, known for work with Kacey Musgraves and Troye Sivan. Production comes from Roisín Moloney, whose credits include Beyoncé and Lady Gaga projects.

The "PINKY UP" clip also features several guest appearances that tie in with club and fashion scenes. Vivian Wilson, Mel 4Ever, Katalina, Vhex and DJ Saturn Rising all appear in the video. NBC's "TODAY" included footage of KATSEYE bringing out K-Pop Demon Hunters for "Golden" during Coachella in its event highlights segment, adding further visibility.

KATSEYE WILD festivals, touring history and global profile

Beyond Coachella, KATSEYE has a busy 2026 festival calendar. The group will headline the Head In The Clouds festival and Hinterland Music Festival, and perform at The Governors Ball in New York. These dates follow KATSEYE's first-ever tour, staged in support of BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, which sold out completely across all stops.

KATSEYE's line-up brings international backgrounds into one pop act. The group formed through HYBE and Geffen Records' Dream Academy project and Netflix series Pop Star Academy. In 2025, Google listed KATSEYE among top trending musicians in the United States, while TikTok named the group Global Artist of the Year, reflecting strong digital impact.

KATSEYE WILD 2026 festival dates and schedule

The confirmed KATSEYE 2026 festival schedule is listed below, covering major events across the United States. These shows place the WILD era in front of large, mixed audiences and extend momentum from BEAUTIFUL CHAOS into another year of intensive live work around key markets.

With WILD scheduled for 14 August 2026, new music arriving around major festival stages, and strong award recognition, KATSEYE continues building on the response to BEAUTIFUL CHAOS. The combination of chart performance, sold-out touring and growing media attention positions the group for another active phase across recordings and live shows.