It’s comeback season for KATSEYE. On Wednesday, April 30, the lady group made their long-awaited return with “Gnarly.” The only, which marks their first piece of latest music in eight months, is a daring monitor that’s positive to be a contender for track 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 ladies’ expertise as members of Gen Z. All through the track, KATSEYE makes cultural references towards snacks like boba tea and Takis, in addition to common 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 true and the digital worlds.”
“We wish folks to really feel the vibes, to actually join with our music,” the group stated about their newest launch. “‘Gnarly’ feels true to us — it’s daring, it’s enjoyable, and it exhibits a special aspect of what we’re about. It feels good to share extra of that as we develop alongside the EYEKONS.”
EYEKONS is the identify 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 numerous feminine contestants from world wide competing for a spot in HYBE and Geffen Data’ first international lady 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 (Gentle Is Robust), 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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