“You're not gonna get the song the first time you hear it”: KATSEYE addresses ‘Gnarly’ using Nicki Minaj's viral audio after mixed reactions from fans

The girl group KATSEYE recently released their new single, Gnarly. The track is completely different from their previous records, like Touch and Debut. Gnarly, as a track captures the essence of growing up in a digital age.

When the song came out, it received mixed reactions from fans. Some loved the vibe and the lyrics, while others were left unimpressed. KATSEYE took notice of the mixed reactions and responded in a fun way by posting a video.

The video uses Nicki Minaj's viral audio, which says:

"You're not gonna get the song the first time you hear it"

Implying that the fans might not understand what the song is trying to express the very first time they hear it.

KATSEYE addresses mixed reactions on Gnarly in a fun video

The global girl group formed in 2023, released their new single, Gnarly, on April 30, 2025. The catchy and high-energy song blends vulnerability, overstimulation, and excitement, feelings that individuals are intimately familiar with in a digital age. While the song has a chaotic energy and brilliant choreography, it received mixed reactions from fans.

A few fans took to social media to express what they felt about the song. The fans who loved the song said something along the lines of:

''KATSEYE absolutely shines in the bold and fierce “Gnarly” MV!'', as said by user @sana_unnisa7 (via X).

While these were the reactions from fans who were left unimpressed:

''Imagine training for years just to be giving a song like this .......''- remarked a user (via X).

''This was horrible I’m sorry . Back to the drawing board''- criticized user @qositionz (via X).

These were some of the mixed reactions the song received from the fans. KATSEYE responded to these reactions by posting a fun video. In the video, we can see the girl group lip syncing to Nicki Minaj's viral audio that goes like:

"You're not gonna get the song the first time you hear it, after the second of third time, you're going to be like wow what is this.''

They are trying to tell their fans that they might not get the song when they listen to it for the first time, but they will love it after they hear it a couple of times.

In a statement, KATSEYE explained about their new release. They said:

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''We want people to feel the vibes, to really connect with our music. ‘Gnarly’ feels true to us — it’s bold, it’s fun, and it shows a different side of what we’re about. It feels good to share more of that as we grow alongside the EYEKONS.''

KATSEYE was formed through the reality show Dream Academy and consists of six members, including Sophia, Lara, Megan, Manon, Daniela, and Yoonchae. They made their debut in 2024 with their single titled Debut, followed by their song Touch, which gained huge commercial success.

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