KATSEYE released their new EP, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, via HYBE x Geffen Records. The bold, five-song set explores the challenges of shaping meaningful identity in a digital age where reality is curated and authenticity fights the algorithm. As Rolling Stone noted in this feature, “With Beautiful Chaos, the group proves that their strong friendship and shining individuality [are] here to stay.…Beautiful Chaos shows off the diversity in their styles and vocal versatility.”
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The follow-up to the group’s debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) – which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists and Heatseekers Albums charts in late 2024 – BEAUTIFUL CHAOS includes KATSEYE’s new single, “Gameboy.” With its mix of cheeky lyrics and sugary textures, it’s easy to see why the group describes it as the big sister of “Touch,” a track from SIS. Listen to “Gameboy,” which was produced by KillaGraham.
KATSEYE, comprising Daniela (Cuban/Venezuelan-American, from Atlanta, GA), Lara (Indian, from New York, NY), Manon (Ghanaian-Italian, from Zurich, Switzerland), Megan (Chinese-American, from Honolulu, HI), Sophia (Manila, Philippines), and Yoonchae (Seoul, South Korea), celebrated the release of BEAUTIFUL CHAOS with a tailgating event in Hollywood, in partnership with Urban Outfitters, and a sold-out album signing at Barnes & Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles on June 28.
After the world watched them compete and come together through HYBE and Geffen Records’ groundbreaking Dream Academy show and artist development program (and later, the Netflix docuseries, Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE), the idea of “beautiful chaos” felt oddly comforting to the group. Working with collaborators like Justin Tranter (Selena Gomez, Chappell Roan), Andrew Watt (Lady Gaga, Jungkook), John Ryan (Sabrina Carpenter), and Kristin Carpenter (Nessa Barrett, JISOO), KATSEYE thrives in the tension between softness and strength, polish and raw power, precision and rebellion on the new EP.
Highlights include the anthemic “Mean Girls,” which chooses grace over drama, and “M.I.A,” which serves up high energy with a hard-hitting beat — a fitting backdrop for asserting one’s self-worth. Lead single “Gnarly,” which has amassed 100 million combined global streams, was hailed as a “hyper pop doozy” contender for “song of the summer 2025” by The FADER. KATSEYE performed “Gnarly” at the 2025 Kids Choice Awards. A remix of “Gnarly” with Ice Spice earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s “Songs You Need to Know” playlist.
Released on June 20, “Gabriela” earned praise from HYPEBEAST, which noted, “Blending haunting synth-pop tunes with Latin-acoustics, the song creates a cinematic, genre-blurring atmosphere. With a hypnotic hook, layered harmonies, and emotionally charged lyrics, it explores themes of obsession, identity, and envy — showcasing a new side of KATSEYE’s artistry.” The official video for “Gabriela,” which stars Jessica Alba, racked up over 10 million views in the first three days of release and quickly ranked #1 on Trending for music on YouTube. Teen Vogue – which featured KATSEYE on the cover of its May-June issue – observed, “Visuals have been an essential part of KATSEYE’s success, and that success is driven by the band’s authenticity — both in their work and their wardrobes.”
PAPER observed, “[Beautiful Chaos] is an encapsulation of the group’s buzzing energy, a messy distillation of the first-of-its-kind girl group…KATSEYE are ready to lean into their own distinct POV. There is no set road map for this group…” Wonderland declared, “They’re taking over the pop world.”
