[Breaking News] KATSEYE reaches No. 24 on Billboard Hot 100, marking '5th consecutive chart entry + personal best'

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Global girl group KATSEYE has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their comeback single.

'Animal' debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart released on the 4th (dated August 8).

With this achievement, KATSEYE has now placed five consecutive songs—'Gnarly,' 'Gabriela,' 'Internet Girl,' 'PINKY UP,' and 'Animal'—on the Billboard Hot 100. Including their collaborative track with LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT, this marks their sixth overall chart entry.

Notably, this No. 24 ranking surpasses their previous best debut position on the Billboard Hot 100, which was No. 28 set by 'PINKY UP' in April. With each new single release, KATSEYE continues to climb higher on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating growing global fan support.

In fact, they also continued their upward trajectory on the Billboard Global Songs Chart. 'Animal' reached No. 10 on Billboard's 'Global 200' and No. 12 on 'Global (excluding U.S.).' Additionally, the song secured positions in the top ranks across major platforms: No. 9 globally and No. 8 in the U.S. on Spotify's 'Weeekly Top Songs,' and No. 5 on 'Daily Top Songs Global' (dated August 2), showcasing a clear upward trend.

'Animal' is a pop track that expresses the latent instincts and wildness within through cheerful rhythms and dynamic beats. While their previous works, 'Internet Girl' and 'PINKY UP,' left a strong impression with funky electronic sounds, EDM-influenced repetitive hooks, and bold performances, this song has gained popularity by emphasizing the members' diverse vocal tones and more mature vocals.

KATSEYE is a team that debuted in the United States in 2024 based on HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyeok's 'Multi-home, multi-genre' strategy and the 'K-pop methodology.' They previously achieved a triple crown at the '2026 American Music Awards,' including winning 'New Artist of the Year,' and were nominated for two categories at the '68th Grammy Awards.' KATSEYE's third EP, 'WILD,' will be released on August 14.

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