KATSEYE Shines at Coachella and Prepares for 2026 AMAs

KATSEYE's Coachella Debut

KATSEYE has recently garnered significant attention following their debut performance at Coachella on April 10, 2026, where they took the stage at the Sahara Stage. The group, consisting of five members—Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae—performed their new track Pinky Up and surprised fans with a special appearance by HUNTR/X for a rendition of Golden. This performance comes ahead of their upcoming EP, Wild, for which they have received three nominations at the 52nd American Music Awards.

Nominations at the 2026 AMAs

KATSEYE's 3 nominations at 2026 AMAs

KATSEYE is set to grace the stage at the 52nd American Music Awards, where they have been nominated in three categories: New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video for Gnarly, and Breakthrough Pop Artist. They are tied for second place with BTS, HUNTR/X, The Marías, and Sleep Token, while Fuerza Regida leads with five nominations.

Details on the American Music Awards

About American Music Awards 2026

The 52nd American Music Awards will be hosted by Queen Latifah and is scheduled to air on May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (5:30 AM IST) on CBS and Paramount+.

Upcoming EP Wild

About KATSEYE's new EP Wild

KATSEYE has just unveiled their latest single Pinky Up from their forthcoming EP, Wild, which is set to be released on August 14, 2026, through HYBE x Geffen Records. The members shared an adorable video on Instagram from backstage at Coachella, teasing the announcement of their new EP.

This upcoming EP marks their first release since Beautiful Chaos, which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and featured hits like Gnarly and Gabriela. This will be their first multi-track project since Manon announced her hiatus for health reasons. In a conversation with Zane Lowe, Sophia expressed their love and support for Manon, emphasizing their bond and commitment to her well-being.