Global Newcomers KATSEYE Achieve Remarkable Chart Comeback on Billboard

Global girl group KATSEYE, a collaboration between HYBE and Geffen Records, is writing a new chapter in chart history with an impressive comeback on the Billboard charts.

According to the latest Billboard charts released on September 23 (local time) for the September 27 issue, KATSEYE's track 'Gabriela' from their second EP ‘BEAUTIFUL CHAOS’ secured the 45th position on the main song chart, ‘Hot 100’.

This marks a significant 12-spot jump from the previous week, setting a new personal best for the group on this chart. 'Gabriela' initially entered the ‘Hot 100’ at 94th place on July 5th, remained for three weeks, and re-entered at 76th on August 23rd, demonstrating a consistent upward trend for six consecutive weeks.

Their presence is even stronger on the song charts that rank streaming counts and digital sales from over 200 countries and regions worldwide. This week, 'Gabriela' climbed six spots to 16th on the Billboard ‘Global 200’ and 16th on ‘Global Excl. U.S.’, both of which are the highest rankings since their debut.

Another track, ‘Gnarly’, re-entered the ‘Hot 100’ at 97th place this week and has maintained a presence on the ‘Global 200’ and ‘Global Excl. U.S.’ charts for 20 consecutive weeks, showcasing remarkable staying power. Released as a digital single prior to the album in April, the song is experiencing an unusual comeback nearly five months after its release.

Fueled by the popularity of these two songs, the EP ‘BEAUTIFUL CHAOS’ continues to perform strongly, charting for 12 consecutive weeks at 30th place on the main album chart, ‘Billboard 200’. It also reached 14th on ‘Top Album Sales’ and 13th on ‘Top Current Album Sales’, proving their sustained album power.

The performance at ‘Lollapalooza Chicago’ served as a catalyst for KATSEYE's rising popularity. The six members captivated the stage with their overwhelming performance, and related videos went viral on social media, igniting their chart resurgence. Their record-breaking streak is continuing not only on Billboard but also on the UK Official Singles ‘Top 100’ and Spotify’s ‘Weekly Top Songs Global’.

KATSEYE is set to embark on their first headlining North American tour starting in November, with 16 shows across 13 cities including Minneapolis, Toronto, Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Sugar Land, Irving, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. They are also scheduled to perform at the ‘Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival’ in April next year.

KATSEYE embodies HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk's vision of 'globalizing the K-pop system'. The group was selected through the global audition project ‘The Debut: Dream Academy’, which attracted over 120,000 applicants worldwide. They debuted in the U.S. in June last year, based on HYBE America’s T&D (Training & Development) system.

KATSEYE is a six-member global girl group formed through a joint project between HYBE and Geffen Records. Their goal is to globalize K-pop, and they underwent rigorous training and development in the United States before their debut. The group's name, 'KATSEYE,' evokes the image of a cat, symbolizing their ambition to deliver captivating yet fierce performances.