It’s comeback season for KATSEYE. On Wednesday, April 30, the woman group made their long-awaited return with “Gnarly.” The one, which marks their first piece of recent music in eight months, is a daring observe that’s certain to be a contender for music of the summer time.
“Gnarly” sees Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae showcasing a model new aspect of themselves. Whereas their earlier singles “Debut” and “Contact” handled themes of friendship, love, and self-empowerment, “Gnarly” is concerning the women’ expertise as members of Gen Z. All through the music, KATSEYE makes cultural references towards snacks like boba tea and Takis, in addition to standard slang phrases like “lit” and “gang gang.” In addition they boast about their newfound fame residing in Hollywood and making music.
In accordance with a press launch, KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” lyrics are supposed to exude “pleasure, vulnerability and overstimulation” as the ladies embrace “the blurred line between the actual and the digital worlds.”
“We would like folks to really feel the vibes, to essentially join with our music,” the group stated about their newest launch. “‘Gnarly’ feels true to us — it’s daring, it’s enjoyable, and it reveals a distinct aspect of what we’re about. It feels good to share extra of that as we develop alongside the EYEKONS.”
EYEKONS is the title of KATSEYE’S devoted fandom, which the group has been steadily constructing over the previous two years. Followers first fell in love with the ladies by watching them on Dance Academy. The truth present, which launched in August 2023, concerned varied feminine contestants from around the globe competing for a spot in HYBE and Geffen Data’ first international woman group. Ultimately, Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae had been chosen to debut in KATSEYE.
Following their time on the present, the sextet dropped their first single, aptly titled “Debut,” in June 2024, earlier than releasing their second single, “Contact,” just some weeks later. Each tracks had been featured on their first EP, SIS (Tender Is Sturdy), which arrived final August. To advertise the mini-album, KATSEYE collaborated with Netflix to launch their documentary, Pop Star Academy: Katseye, on the streaming platform. The collection gave followers a behind-the-scenes have a look at the group’s formation earlier than and through Dream Academy.
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