[Dispatch=Lee Myoung-joo] KATSEYE demonstrated their global growth trajectory. They reached a career high with their new music video.
KATSEYE released the music source and music video for their new song "Animal" on July 24th. The video surpassed 100 million cumulative views on the 16th.
It came 54 days after its release. This is the fastest pace among videos released by the group since their debut. The previous shortest timeframe was the "Gabriella" performance video at 98 days.
The "Animal" music video expressed the moment when reason and instinct collide through the grammar of a suspense film. Director Cody Criswell took the helm.
A special artist also contributed. Hollywood actress Demi Moore made a cameo appearance. It became a topic of discussion with the members' captivating performances.
KATSEYE now holds a total of 7 videos with over 100 million views. The "Gabriella" performance video has been played over 359 million times to date.
The "Touch" music video has 298 million views, and the "Nalli" music video and choreography version each have 200 million views, with the "Gameboy" music video approaching 200 million views.
Additional nine-figure view videos are expected to be released soon. The "Gabriella" music video and "Pinky Up" choreography version have each surpassed 91 million views.
KATSEYE debuted in the United States in 2024 under HYBE's "multi-home, multi-genre" strategy. This year they achieved a three-peat at the American Music Awards.
Meanwhile, KATSEYE is currently conducting their first arena tour "The Wild World Tour."
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