The group KATSEYE has showcased its unique charm with bold sounds and intense performances, tearing up the Korean music broadcast stage.
KATSEYE (Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, Yoonchae) made their first appearance of the new song 'Gnarly' on Mnet's 'M Countdown' aired on the 1st.
They overwhelmed the stage with explosive energy and charisma, featuring daring moves rarely seen in the K-pop scene.
Starting with a close-up of Yoonchae's lips, the performance took unexpected turns, including a moment where Daniela appeared upside down, making it impossible to take your eyes off the stage from the beginning.
They completed the climax with rough and dynamic twerking, a 'hammer performance' that seemed to smash something down with force, and hip movements.
The lively expressions of the members were also remarkable. Their confident gazes and gestures fanning their faces exuded the aura of a group opening a new era.
Immediately after the broadcast, various social media platforms were flooded with praise for KATSEYE's 'insane stage dominance.' Fans reacted enthusiastically with comments like "a stage of a different dimension," "shocking and fresh performance," "the visuals and beats are insane," and "an all-time great stage."
HYBE and Geffen Records stated, "We believe that Korea is the best place to realize and showcase KATSEYE's new music, concept, visuals, and performances on stage," adding, "We hope to communicate more actively with fans through this activity."
Meanwhile, 'Gnarly,' released on April 30, is a song that combines dance and punk elements in the hyper-pop genre. Its experimental and original sound, along with KATSEYE's unrestrained vocals, is gaining popularity.
The music video, impressive with its psychedelic direction and surreal atmosphere, has garnered attention by ranking first in both the overall trending tab and the music category on YouTube.
After a successful comeback stage on 'M Countdown,' KATSEYE will continue to appear on major music broadcasts, including KBS2's 'Music Bank' on the 2nd, MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on the 3rd, and SBS's 'Inkigayo' on the 4th.
[Son Jin-a, MK Sports Reporter]
