¡Ü WILD ushers in a bold new creative era for KATSEYE.
¡Ü Five-track project spanning dance-pop, EDM, Brazilian phonk, and synth-driven contemporary pop.
¡Ü Features contributions from Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX, Blake Slatkin, Omer Fedi, Johnny Goldstein, and more.
Global girl group KATSEYE, formed through the partnership between HYBE and Geffen Records, released their third EP, WILD, on August 14.
Shaped by the group¡®s journey over the past two years, WILD captures a period of growth, transformation, and creative freedom. Moving beyond the beautiful chaos of their last chapter, WILD leans into something more euphoric and untamed. Rooted in self-discovery, KATSEYE embraces every version of themselves, resulting in a project that feels open, boundless, and entirely their own. The EP extends itself across five tracks: ¡°PINKY UP,¡± ¡°Animal,¡± ¡°Hootie Frutti,¡± ¡°Bel Air,¡± and ¡°That Way.¡±
The focus track, ¡°Hootie Frutti,¡± is KATSEYE¡®s strongest statement yet: fierce, sun-drenched, and dripping with attitude from the first drum hit. Built on rattling Brazilian phonk-inspired percussion and maximalist pop production, the track pairs hard-hitting drums with a playful, food-and-luxury-coded flirtation that turns confidence into a full sensory experience.
In addition to ¡°Hootie Frutti,¡± the EP includes the edgy, high-energy hit ¡°PINKY UP,¡± the bold, flirtatious pop anthem ¡°Animal,¡± the bittersweet heartbreak of "Bel Air," and the sassy, playful confidence of "That Way."
The project features a standout lineup of producers, including Bang Si-Hyuk (HYBE¡®s founder and chairman), Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin (known for their work with The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber, and Halsey), Patrik Berger (known for his work with Robyn, Charli XCX, and Icona Pop), Johnny Goldstein (known for collaborations with Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga), dwilly and FRANTS, and rising producer Thom Bridges, elevating the EP¡®s overall quality and sound.
TRACKLIST
1. PINKY UP
Featuring bold percussion and a lead bassline topped with sleek synth textures, ¡°PINKY UP¡± delivers an edgy, high-energy sound. After making a milestone debut at Coachella, the track expands the world KATSEYE has been building: confident, playful, and always pushing pop forward. The song turns chaos into celebration, capturing the group¡¯s unique sense of energy and momentum.
2. Animal
¡°Animal¡± is a bold, flirtatious pop anthem that celebrates embracing your wild side. Driven by punchy rhythms and an infectious hook, the track radiates confidence and chemistry while showcasing the group¡¯s evolving artistry as a defining force in global pop. Through playful verses, magnetic vocals, and irresistible pop production, the song transforms secrecy, attraction, and impulse into something empowering and alluring.
3. Hootie Frutti
The focus track and KATSEYE¡®s strongest statement yet: fierce, sun-drenched, and dripping with attitude from the first drum hit. Built on rattling Brazilian phonk-inspired percussion and maximalist pop production, the track pairs hard-hitting drums with a playful, food-and-luxury-coded flirtation that turns confidence into a full sensory experience. The lyrics are cheeky and self-assured without ever trying too hard, capturing that specific energy of walking into a room and knowing it. KATSEYE leans fully into their most confident, magnetic selves here: commanding, playful, and attitude in every beat. It¡®s a statement of confidence, built for the dance floor.
4. Bel Air
A shimmering, emotionally-charged ballad that captures the bittersweet ache of outgrowing something you once loved. Anchored by atmospheric synths and pulsing, cinematic production, "Bel Air" unfolds like a slow sunrise. The lyrics look backward while the production keeps us moving forward into something unknown but hopeful. The song showcases KATSEYE¡®s most vulnerable and mature vocal performances yet, balancing heartbreak with quiet resolve. It¡®s less about the ending and more about the bittersweet feeling of holding both the good and the uncomfortable parts of growth at once.
5. That Way
Flirtatious, self-assured, and dripping with charisma, "That Way" is KATSEYE at their boldest. Built around a hypnotic, vocal-forward pop production, the track leans into tension and restraint. Every held note and breathy ad-lib does as much work as the lyrics themselves. It¡®s a song about power dynamics and desire, but told entirely on the group¡®s own terms: an invitation, not a plea. Playful yet commanding, it¡®s a showcase of vocal chemistry and unshakable confidence.
PINKY UP
Produced by:dwilly, "hitman" bang, FRANTS
Written by:"hitman" bang, FRANTS, David Wilson, Justin Tranter, Skyler Stonestreet, Magsy, Sorana
Drum Programming:dwilly, FRANTS
Keyboards:dwilly
Synths:dwilly
Bass:FRANTS
Additional Programming:Austin Seltzer
Background Vocals:dwilly, Sorana, Sam SZND
Vocal Production:Bart Schoudel
Audio Engineer:Kyle Miller, Mark Parfitt
Mix Engineer:Austin Seltzer
Mixed at:Seltzer Sounds, Canute, OK
Mastered by:Chris Gehringer
Mastered at:Sterling Sound, Edgewater, NJ
Assistant Mastering Engineer:Will Quinnell at Sterling Sound
Dolby Atmos Mix by:John Hanes
Dolby Atmos Mixed at:Mixed at MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach, VA
Animal
Produced by:Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin
Written by:Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Blake Slatkin, Omer Fedi
Drum Programming:Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin
Keyboards:Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin
Bass:Omer Fedi
Guitar:Ed Sheeran, Omer Fedi
Drums:Aaron Steele, Omer Fedi
Drum Engineer:Nick Lobel
Engineer:Bart Schoudel, Blake Slatkin, Omer Fedi, Bryce Bordone
Background Vocals:Ed Sheeran, Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin
Vocal Production:Bart Schoudel
Vocal Engineer:Robby De Sa
Mix Engineer:Serban Ghenea
Mixed at:Mixed at MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach, VA
Mastered by:Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound
Assistant Mastering Engineer:Will Quinnell
Dolby Atmos Mix by:Yang Ga
Dolby Atmos Mixed at:HYBE Music Studio
Hootie Frutti
Produced by:Thom Bridges
Written by:Thom Bridges, Rachel West, Amanda "Kiddo" Ibanez, Daniela Gonzalez
Drum Programming:Thom Bridges
Vocal Production:Bart Schoudel
Vocal Engineer:Robby De Sa
Mix Engineer:Tom Norris
Assistant Mix Engineer:Victor Verpillat
Mixed at:Snackworld - Los Angeles, CA
Mastered by:Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound
Assistant Mastering Engineer:Will Quinnell at Sterling Sound
Dolby Atmos Mix by:Yang Ga
Dolby Atmos Mixed at:HYBE Music Studio
Bel Air
Produced by:Stefan Graslund , Patrik Berger, Jarrad Rogers, Martin Stilling
Written by:Stefan Graslund , Patrik Berger, Martin Stilling, Charlotte Emma Aitchison, Kristin Carpenter, Noonie Bao
Drum Programming:Martin Stilling, Patrik Berger
Synths:Martin Stilling, Stefan Graslund
Bass:Stefan Graslund
Background Vocals:Kristin Carpenter
Additional Programming:Martin Stilling, Patrik Berger
Vocal Production:Mischke
Vocal Engineer:Mischke
Audio Engineer:Kyle Miller
Mix Engineer:Alex Ghenea
Mixed at:MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach, VA
Mastered by:Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound
Assistant Mastering Engineer:Will Quinnell
Dolby Atmos Mix by:Yang Ga
Dolby Atmos Mixed at:HYBE Music Studio
That Way
Produced by:Johnny Goldstein
Written by:Johnny Goldstein, Michael Pollack, Feli Ferraro
Drum Programming:Johnny Goldstein
Keyboards:Johnny Goldstein
Bass:Johnny Goldstein
Background Vocals:Feli Ferraro
Vocal Production:Bart Schoudel
Audio Engineer:Kyle Miller
Mix Engineer:Serban Ghenea
Mixed at:MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach, VA
Mastered by:Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound
Assistant Mastering Engineer:Will Quinnell, Bryce Bordone
Dolby Atmos Mix by:Yang Ga
Dolby Atmos Mixed at:HYBE Music Studio