KATSEYE Announce New EP, ‘WILD’
The project contains the global girl group’s single, “PINKY UP.”
By Ralph Regis
Courtesy of KATSEYE
Courtesy of KATSEYE
KATSEYE are releasing their third extended play (EP), WILD, under HYBE and Geffen Records, which will be released on August 14, 2026.
The project will feature their latest single, “PINKY UP,” which was released on April 9, 2026, and ahead of their debut performance at Coachella 2026. Their set featured their songs since their 2023 debut, along with HUNTR/X‘s Ejae, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna joining them for a live performance of the smash-hit “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters.
According to an official description of the project, the EP captures the group’s two-year journey across a journey defined by a “wild ride” of growth and transformation. The forthcoming record follows their sophomore EP, Beautiful Chaos, which contains fan-favorite tracks “Gnarly,” “Gabriela,” and “Gameboy.”
It marks the first project without the involvement of member Manon Bannerman, who was announced to be taking a temporary hiatus from the group in February, to focus on her personal health and mental well-being. She also didn’t perform with the rest of the group at Coachella.
As of this writing, the record’s official track list, joining “PINKY UP,” has yet to be announced.
2026 has only seen the group make a significant rise in the global music scene, with trending hits after another. The group was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Gabriela” at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
As we wait for the release of the EP, listen to “PINKY UP” below:

Ralph Regis
Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.
He has written extensively about artist collaborations, brand partnerships, and pop culture moments that connect back to music. He also brings stories to life through in-depth interviews with musicians and personalities, drawing on their diverse perspectives, opinions, and reflections on the human condition.
In addition, Ralph also writes about music releases across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, P-pop, and rock, highlighting both rising and established artists. With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond trends, he explores how music is part of our daily lives in one form or another, connecting culture, experiences, and everything in between.