Global girl group KATSEYE has once again entered the US Billboard’s main single chart, the ‘Hot 100’.This reverse run occurred just a month and a half after their release, and they have renewed their own highest ranking.

According to the Billboard chart(dated June 21)released on the 17th(local time), KATSEYE’s(Daniela, Lala, Manon, Megan, Sophia, Yunchae)debut single ‘Gnarly’ re-entered the ‘Hot 100’ this week at number 90.This is a rise from number 92, recorded when it first entered on May 17th, and is the team’s highest record.

The performance on the global charts is even more impressive.On the Billboard Global 200 chart, it rose 30 places from the previous week to 41st place, and on the Global(Excluding the US)chart, it rose 28 places to 35th place.Both charts have been on the charts for 6 consecutive weeks.

The popularity of ‘Gnarly’ is not cooling off on Spotify either.It rose 12 places in just one day to rank 69th on the ‘Daily Top Song Global’ chart dated June 15th, and ranked 66th on the recently compiled ‘Weekly Top Song Global’ (June 6-12).

‘Gnarly’ is a song released on April 30th, and it stands out for its experimental sound that combines dance and funk elements based on hyperpop.Added to this is the explosive energy and sensual performance of the members, and it is receiving a hot response from global music fans.

KATSEYE will continue this momentum by releasing a new single, ‘Gabriela’ on the 20th, and will continue full-scale promotions with their second EP, ‘BEAUTIFUL CHAOS’ on the 27th.KATSEYE, who has sent up a signal flare for success from their debut to their chart reverse run, is drawing attention to what kind of moves they will make in the global pop market.


Reporter Jang Eun- eunj@donga.com

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