JAKARTA - The global girl group formed by HYBE x Geffen Records, Katseye, officially released their latest music work titled "Animal". This high-energy pop song is the main trigger ahead of the launch of their third mini album (EP), "WILD", which is scheduled to be released on August 14.
The single "Animal" presents a high-class collaboration in the music industry. Ed Sheeran was directly involved in writing the lyrics, while the producer position was entrusted to Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin, figures behind a row of hit songs by The Kid Laroi, Justin Bieber, to Lil Nas X.
Musically and narratively, "Animal" explores the thin line between a curated self-image in the public sphere and the impulsive urges behind the scenes.
Katseye packaged the dynamics into an alluring, confident pop song, full of messages of self-empowerment.
Along with the audio release, the official music video for "Animal" directed by Cody Critcheloe was also premiered on MTV Live, MTVU, and the giant videotron of Paramount Times Square, New York.
The cinematic and surreal video features the actions of Katseye's members - Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae - who explore the duality of identity through dynamic choreography.
The visual appeal of this clip is even stronger thanks to the presence of Academy Award-nominated actress Demi Moore, who appears as a supporting role. The Hollywood star's involvement was a surprise for fans.
"This song explores the tension between the polished and tidy version of ourselves when presented to the world, with the boundless energy that emerges behind closed doors,"* said Katseye's official statement, quoted Sunday, July 26.
Furthermore, the group, which was nominated for the GRAMMY Awards, first gave a glimpse of the new era of "WILD" when they appeared on the Coachella stage some time ago.
Before "Animal", they had performed the first single titled "PINKY UP" live in front of tens of thousands of spectators.
The upcoming release of the EP "WILD" carries high expectations following the success of their previous mini album, "BEAUTIFUL CHAOS" (2025), which managed to break into the top five of the Billboard 200 chart thanks to the hit "Gnarly".
As a series of celebrations for the launch of the latest EP, a special concert documentary titled KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS will also be shown in theaters in a limited capacity starting August 12. The film is presented as a special form of appreciation from Katseye to the support of their fan base around the world.
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