HYBE and Geffen Records' joint global girl group KATSEYE returns equipped with fatal sensuality and the mood of a mysterious suspense piece.
KATSEYE(Danielle, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, Yoonchae) on the 21st (Korean time) released a music video teaser for their new single "Animal" on HYBE Labels' official YouTube channel.
The released video captures the members' deeper sensuality, quirky charm, and mysterious storytelling that stimulates curiosity and seizes attention.
The video begins with Megan, wearing a striking red mini dress matched with a black leather jacket, entering a mysterious office, and continues with Sophia, Lara and Yoonchae exuding refined charisma in an unusual office look with meaningful gazes that create intense tension. Danielle's playful wink to the camera adds a strange allure. In particular, the contrasting styling of the members—short cuts and suits, kill heels and glamorous dresses—provides visual pleasure.
Engraved on the chillingly long, sharp red nails in the teaser is the word "Freaky," leaving a strong impression. This is followed by a sensuous and melodic musical phrase with the lyric "Keep your secret safe with me," instantly capturing the ear and raising anticipation for the full song.
The single cover image unveiled with the teaser shows a figure revealing a bold silhouette in a space where light and shadows from a window frame fall heavily, wearing a leather trench coat paired with stiletto heels. The vivid red-and-black color contrast evokes a classic spy film or a seductive suspense thriller.
KATSEYE, created by introducing HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk's "multi-home, multi-genre" strategy and K-pop production methodology, has cultivated a singular presence since debut by sweeping stages at global music festivals and major awards such as Lollapalooza and Coachella.
Notably, in May they won three awards, including New Artist of the Year at the 2026 American Music Awards, one of the three major U.S. popular music awards, and they were also nominated in two categories at the 68th Grammy Awards. They are preparing for their full-scale North American and European tour THE WILDWORLD Tour.
Meanwhile, KATSEYE's new song "Animal," which will add momentum to their dominant run, will be released worldwide simultaneously at 1 p.m. on the 24th (Korean time), and their third EP "WILD" will be additionally released on Aug. 14.
[Photo] HYBE-Geffen Records
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