{"id":587160,"date":"2026-04-16T05:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/587160\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T05:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:29:09","slug":"katseye-are-finally-coming-to-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/587160\/","title":{"rendered":"Katseye Are Finally Coming to Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Katseye are officially coming to Australia.<\/p>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/au.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-news\/are-katseye-coming-to-australia-93609\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">teasing a trip<\/a> on social media earlier in the week, the Grammy nominated global girl group have confirmed they are heading to our shores for an exclusive fan Q&amp;A event in Sydney on May 6th, in support of their newly announced third EP, Wild.\u00a0No further tour dates have been announced.<\/p>\n<p>Out August 14th,\u00a0Wild is the follow-up to the group\u2019s 2025 EP\u00a0Beautiful Chaos, which debuted in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Shaped by a defining two-year journey,\u00a0Wild captures the feeling of a wild ride fueled by growth and transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Moving beyond the beautiful chaos of their last chapter,\u00a0Wild leans into something more euphoric and untamed. Rooted in self-discovery and self-determination, Katsete embrace every version of themselves, resulting in a project that feels open, boundless, and entirely their own.<\/p>\n<p>Fans will have the chance to attend the exclusive event by <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.umusic.com.au\/collections\/KATSEYE?utm_source=dotmailer&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=915557_KATSEYE_306597_AU&amp;dm_i=6KKL,JMG5,A39WDP,3G1AR,1,0,0,0\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pre-ordering<\/a> the EP and entering <a href=\"https:\/\/competition.umusic.com\/katseyesydneyflyaway?utm_source=dotmailer&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=915557_KATSEYE_306597_AU&amp;dm_i=6KKL,JMG5,A39WDP,3G577,1,0,0,0\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Formed by HYBE Corporation and Geffen Records (the teams behind K-pop juggernaut BTS) through Netflix\u2019s\u00a0Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, Manon, Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae trained under the rigorous K-pop system before proving their star power to a global audience. Their debut EP,\u00a0SIS (Soft is Strong), delivered \u201cTouch\u201d, the TikTok-fuelled hit that turned casual listeners into a devoted fandom, the EYEKONS.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"1187\">Katseye have not yet toured Australia. While they expressed a strong desire to visit in late 2025, their 2025 \u2018Beautiful Chaos Tour\u2019 focused on North America. \u201cWe cannot wait to perform in Australia one day,\u201d Sophia said in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/au.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-features\/katseye-beautiful-chaos-ep-interview-2-82401\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">an interview with\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/au.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-features\/katseye-beautiful-chaos-ep-interview-2-82401\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Rolling Stone AU\/NZ<\/a>\u00a0last year.<\/p>\n<p>What sets KATSEYE apart isn\u2019t just the music, but their bond. They finish each other\u2019s sentences, nod in agreement, and lean on one another when the pace of fame feels overwhelming. \u201cEven on stage, if someone\u2019s out of it, a look at a friend grounds you instantly,\u201d Sophia added. \u201cThere are so many moments when I just look at the girls and I\u2019m back.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, the group continue to make waves on the Australian charts, with \u201cGabriela\u201d, \u201cTouch\u201d and \u201cGnarly\u201d all certified Platinum \u2013 and \u201cDebut\u201d and \u201cGameboy\u201d also certified Gold.<\/p>\n<p>The teaser comes fresh off their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/au.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-news\/katseye-coachella-2026-performance-93474\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">debut Coachella appearance<\/a>, which was one of the most anticipated of the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>While Katseye were in planning mode, the pop world buzzed with speculation and curiosity about what the performance would bring \u2013 or more specifically, who. In February, Hybe and Geffen Records announced that Manon Bannerman would be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/au.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-news\/katseye-manon-hiatus-focus-health-wellbeing-91406\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">taking a temporary hiatus<\/a>\u00a0from the group \u201cto focus on her health and wellbeing\u201d, though her first personal statement regarding the matter assured fans that she is \u201chealthy and taking care of myself\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Their Coachella performance kicked off with \u201cPinky Up\u201d, a new single they premiered on the eve of the festival, that leads the new EP. Like the song\u2019s music video, the performance notably did not feature Manon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Katseye are officially coming to Australia. 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