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Katseye Debuts at Coachella, Surprises Fans with Collaborations

4/11/2026

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Katseye's Coachella Debut

The group Katseye debuted at Coachella on April 11, 2026, on the Sahara stage.
Katseye surprised fans by collaborating with Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami from Huntr/x to perform their hit "Golden".
The set included songs "Debut," "Touch," and "Internet Girl."
The group gained fame through the Netflix docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE and earned Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
They are set to perform again next Friday, headlined by Sabrina Carpenter.

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KATSEYE's Oscar Collaboration

On April 10, 2026, KATSEYE played Coachella with a surprise collaboration by the Oscar-winning cast of K-pop Demon Hunters—EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—performing "Golden".
The track "Golden" recently won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
The performance marked a historic moment because the animated film's voice actors took the stage.
A sequel to K-pop Demon Hunters is in development for a 2029 release.

History

Historical Context

Psy's "Gangnam Style" became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views in December 2012, significantly boosting K-pop's global presence. This success paved the way for groups like BTS and BLACKPINK to achieve international acclaim. By 2026, K-pop's influence continued to grow, exemplified by Katseye's Coachella debut, showcasing the genre's integration into mainstream music and reshaping global cultural exchanges.

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Katseye's Coachella Debut

The group Katseye debuted at Coachella on April 11, 2026, on the Sahara stage.
Katseye surprised fans by collaborating with Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami from Huntr/x to perform their hit "Golden".
The set included songs "Debut," "Touch," and "Internet Girl."
The group gained fame through the Netflix docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE and earned Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
They are set to perform again next Friday, headlined by Sabrina Carpenter.

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