‘Gnarly’ MV Teaser 2 drops ahead of official video release today

Sophia, Megan, Daniela, Manon, Lara Raj and Yoonchae of KATSEYE perform during iHeartRadio KISS108
Sophia, Megan, Daniela, Manon, Lara Raj and Yoonchae of KATSEYE perform during iHeartRadio KISS108's Jingle Ball (Image via Getty)

KATSEYE has dropped another teaser for its highly anticipated single, Gnarly. The 22-second clip was dropped at midnight KST on April 29, and the exuberance on show in the teaser has heightened excitement for the track. The striking visuals on display only add to the appeal of the song. The song is dropping on April 30, 2025 across all streaming platforms.

The bold choreography also presents a marked departure from the softer tone of their previous styles and could indicate a new level of intensity for the group. The release of the Gnarly MV Teaser 2 also follows a shrewd promotional campaign in which fans have been drip-fed little snippets of the song, which has left fans wanting more.

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Users on social media also lapped up the news with both hands as they eagerly await the release of 'Gnarly':

"This is going to sound insane wearing a headset/earphones, my ear drums is ready tho", wrote one gleeful fan.
"We have a Gut feeling it's gonna be a hit", predicted another.
"I gagged hold on WHATTTTTT katseye from being inncocent to being bratz it's GNARLY BABYYYY", commented another enthusiastic fan.
"I thought my speaker was broken BUT YEAAHHHHHHHHH QUEEEN", exclaimed another user.

The teaser was released through KATSEYE's social media channels yesterday and provided enough snippets to excite listeners as each member of the group got a moment to shine. A new stomping routine was also seen in the teaser that caught the attention of fans and adds to the song’s aggressive energy. Fans were quick to notice the shift in the group's energy and expressed their views on X:

"Hybe you did it again this is masterpiece!!! GNARLY", claimed one fan.
"THIS IS A BANGER AHH", commented another.
"DAMNNN THIS GON EAT AND MAKE EVERYONE MADDD LOVE IT FOR KATSEYE",

added another fan, the all-caps message serving to highlight the fan's excitement.


KATSEYE - a brief history

KATSEYE is composed of six members: Manon, Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. The group was formed in November of 2023 before they debuted in 2024 and had a strong year with a number of hits over the year. The group's debut single Touch, from "SIS"(Soft Is Strong), was more than just a big hit; it became the group's breakout song, exceeding 100 million streams on Spotify to put the group in the global mainstream eye. NME named the group's single Touch in the list of the 50 best songs of 2024.

Fans have been demanding more songs from the group ever since, and the group's about to fulfill their wishes with the release of 'Gnarly'. The second teaser builds upon the anticipation for the track with greater intensity, and as we enter the home stretch, the excitement among the fans is palpable for KATSEYE's comeback.

Edited by Ayesha Mendonca