[Dispatch=Reporter Park Hye-jin] KATSEYE opened the new season of American 'SNL' in style.

KATSEYE appeared as a musical guest on the first episode of Season 52 of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) on the 27th (Korean time).

This was KATSEYE's first appearance on 'SNL' since debut. They showcased the pre-release track 'Animal' and title track 'Hootie Frutti' from their third EP 'WILD'.

The 'Animal' stage heated up the venue. Midway through the performance, the members threw off their jackets. Under red lighting, they revealed their provocative charm through bold facial expressions.

With 'Hootie Frutti', they changed the mood. They completed a cheerful stage on a set of a tropical fruit juice shop. Their catchy chorus elevated the excitement.

They showcased not only intense performances but also comedy acting. They parodied 'The Debut: Dream Academy'. They appeared not as audition participants but as judges, delivering witty acting.

KATSEYE is demonstrating rapid growth in the U.S. market. They recently made consecutive appearances on NBC's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and 'Today Show'.

They are competing for awards at the '2026 MTV Video Music Awards' today. They are nominated in a total of four categories including 'Best Group', 'Song of Summer', 'Best K-pop', and 'Best Choreography'.

They are set for a busy year-end. They will also participate in the American music festival '2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour'. They will take the stage in Dallas-Fort Worth on December 1st, the opening performance of 'Jingle Ball'.

<Photo provided by Saturday Night Live>