Pop superstar Katseye soars globally, placing among the elite in Bloomberg's celebrated pop music rankings
Katseye, Hybe's first multinational girl group, has made a significant impact in the music industry, earning accolades and breaking records along the way. The group's latest achievements include a 12th place ranking on Bloomberg’s 2025 'Pop Star Power Ranking', their first MTV VMA nomination for "Touch" in the PUSH Performance of the Year category, and a strong Billboard presence with their second EP BEAUTIFUL CHAOS reaching 4th on the Billboard 200.
Their success is not only limited to the charts. Katseye's singles "Gabriela" and "Gnarly" have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing significant global streaming success with nearly 400 million Spotify streams for "Touch". The B-side track "Gabriela" from Katseye's second EP "Beautiful Chaos" followed in June, debuting at No. 94 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Katseye's international fanbase was further energized by the release of their remix of "Gabriela" featuring Young Miko in August 2025. This remix marked a historic moment for the group as they drew the largest-ever daytime crowd of over 85,000 people at Lollapalooza 2025, gaining major praise for their high-energy performance.
The group's achievements align with Hybe’s global ambitions by expanding the label’s influence in key international markets such as the U.S., U.K., Japan, and beyond. Katseye's activities, such as performing at Summer Sonic in Japan and their presence at prominent Western festivals and awards like Lollapalooza and MTV VMAs, demonstrate Hybe's strategy to cultivate a global talent pool and break beyond the traditional Korean music industry framework.
Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk has declared his ambition to make K-pop a greater global phenomenon, not solely through established acts like BTS, but by assembling multinational groups that sing in English. Katseye, with members from various backgrounds, embodies this vision.
The EP "Beautiful Chaos" has drawn praise for its bold, genre-blending sound, distinctive concepts, and high-energy performances. Katseye's debut single "Gnarly" entered the Billboard Hot 100 in May at No. 92, while the EP debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in July, marking Katseye's highest ranking yet and its second consecutive appearance on the main album chart.
Katseye's success is seen as a validation of Bang Si-hyuk's unique approach to engineering global pop stardom. "Gabriela" is Katseye's fastest track to reach 100 million streams, hitting the milestone in just 38 days. As of Tuesday, "Beautiful Chaos" was at No. 61, holding a spot on the Billboard 200 for five straight weeks.
Moreover, Katseye has appeared alongside artists such as Post Malone, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, and Sabrina Carpenter in Bloomberg's rankings, indicating their rapid rise as a global group beyond traditional K-pop markets.
In summary, Katseye has earned significant global accolades and achievements through chart success, major awards recognition, and record-breaking live performances, contributing decisively to Hybe’s goal to establish itself as a global music powerhouse by nurturing internationally oriented acts.
Katseye's success extends beyond the music charts, as their singles and EP have garnered significant global streaming success, with tracks like "Touch" amassing nearly 400 million Spotify streams and "Gabriela" reaching 100 million streams in just 38 days. This multinational girl group's performances, such as their energetic set at Lollapalooza 2025, have also been recognized in the entertainment industry, earning them a MTV VMA nomination for "Touch" in the PUSH Performance of the Year category.
