Global girl group KATSEYE unleash their highly anticipated EP, Beautiful Chaos, out now via HYBE x Geffen Records. The 5-track project explores the tension between identity and authenticity in an age dominated by algorithms, social filters, and curated realities—delivering a powerful blend of vulnerability and boldness.
As Rolling Stone wrote, “KATSEYE leans into individuality and their unshakable bond… This is their biggest moment yet.“
A Sonic & Visual Statement
The follow-up to 2024’s breakout EP SIS (Soft Is Strong)—which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists and Heatseekers Albums charts—Beautiful Chaos showcases the group’s ever-evolving sound and global reach.
Lead single “Gameboy”, produced by KillaGraham, blends cheeky lyricism with candy-coated beats, and is described by the group as the “big sister” to SIS fan-favorite “Touch.”
The Artists Behind the Chaos
KATSEYE is comprised of:
- Daniela (Cuban/Venezuelan-American – Atlanta, GA)
- Lara (Indian – New York, NY)
- Manon (Ghanaian-Italian – Zurich, Switzerland)
- Megan (Chinese-American – Honolulu, HI)
- Sophia (Filipino – Manila, Philippines)
- Yoonchae (South Korean – Seoul)
After forming on the groundbreaking Dream Academy series by HYBE and Geffen—and later spotlighted in Netflix’s Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE—the group embraced the phrase beautiful chaos as a mantra. The EP is their creative response to the whirlwind journey of overnight fame, global connection, and self-discovery.
Pop with Purpose: Track Highlights
- “Gnarly”: A “hyper-pop doozy” (The FADER) that’s amassed over 100 million global streams and became a Song of the Summer 2025 contender. Performed live at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, with a remix featuring Ice Spice landing on Rolling Stone’s Songs You Need to Know.
- “Gabriela”: A genre-blurring synth-pop and Latin-acoustic hybrid praised by HYPEBEAST. The video starring Jessica Alba debuted at #1 on YouTube’s Trending for Music with 10M+ views in 3 days.
- “Mean Girls”: An empowering anthem choosing grace over drama.
- “M.I.A”: A high-energy, hard-hitting track for anyone reclaiming their power.
Celebrating the Release
To celebrate Beautiful Chaos, KATSEYE is hosting a Hollywood tailgate party today in partnership with Urban Outfitters, followed by a sold-out album signing at Barnes & Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles on June 28.
Behind the Music
The EP sees the group collaborating with A-list producers and writers including:
Justin Tranter (Selena Gomez, Chappell Roan),
Andrew Watt (Lady Gaga, Jungkook),
John Ryan (Sabrina Carpenter),
and Kristin Carpenter (Nessa Barrett, JISOO).
Their collective artistry thrives in contrasts—softness and strength, polish and rebellion, chaos and clarity—establishing KATSEYE as a force redefining what global pop looks and sounds like.
Tracklist – Beautiful Chaos
- Gnarly
- Gabriela
- Gameboy
- Mean Girls
- M.I.A
Praise for KATSEYE
- Teen Vogue: “Their visuals and authenticity drive their cultural impact.”
- PAPER: “Beautiful Chaos is a messy distillation of a first-of-its-kind pop group.”
- Wonderland: “KATSEYE is taking over the pop world.”
About HYBE x Geffen Records
Formed through a historic JV between HYBE and UMG’s Geffen Records, the partnership combines K-pop’s intensive development model with Western music infrastructure to launch the first-ever U.S.-based global girl group. From auditions to Netflix docuseries to international stages, KATSEYE is the result of a bold new blueprint in pop stardom.
