KATSEYE Release New Single “Animal” Co-written by Ed Sheeran

Rosa Gulliver
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | July 24, 2026

Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated global girl group KATSEYE returns with “Animal,” a bold, flirtatious pop anthem that celebrates embracing one’s wild side. Co-written by Ed Sheeran, the song explores the tension between the polished versions of ourselves we present to the world and the uninhibited energy that emerges behind closed doors. With playful verses, magnetic vocals and irresistible pop production, KATSEYE transforms secrecy, attraction and impulse into something empowering and alluring. The track was produced by Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin, known for their work with The Kid Laroi, Justin Bieber, Sam Smith and Lil Nas X, among others.

The cinematic official video for “Animal” unfolds within a world of observation rooms, mirrored realities and shifting personas. The members of KATSEYE move between feminine and masculine archetypes, with identities shifting as the boundaries between observer and observed begin to blur. Dynamic choreography, striking styling and surreal imagery heighten the tension between instinct and control. The video, directed by Cody Critcheloe, features a cameo from Academy Award nominated actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Demi Moore. Critcheloe previously helmed KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” and “Touch” videos. The video for “Animal” made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and on the Paramount Times Square billboards.

“Animal” is from WILD, KATSEYE’s third EP, which will be released on August 14 via HYBE x Geffen Records. Pre-save / pre-order WILD HERE. The EP follows the group’s 2025 EP BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, which debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 and included the global hit “Gnarly.”

KATSEYE introduced the WILD era during their first-ever Coachella performance, giving first single “PINKY UP” its live debut. The film KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS takes fans deeper into this new world and celebrates the fans who helped make it possible. The limited engagement for this special theatrical release will begin August 12. For tickets and additional information on KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS, visit www.KatseyeWildHeartsFilm.com.

THE WILDWORLD TOUR, which will take KATSEYE to arenas across the UK, Europe and North America, sold out within 48 hours of tickets going on sale and second shows were added in London, New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City, which have also sold out. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will launch on September 1 at Dublin’s 3Arena and include two-night stands at The O2 in London, UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. For further details, visit www.katseye.world.

About HYBE x GEFFEN RECORDS

In February 2021, HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) and UMG’s Geffen Records officially announced their strategic joint venture partnership, an unprecedented collaboration between an esteemed U.S. record label and the leading K-pop and entertainment lifestyle platform company, brought together to create the world's first U.S.-based, global girl group modeled on the world-renowned K-pop training & development system. This marked the first time a U.S. record label and a K-pop entertainment company were uniting to combine their expertise in artist discovery and development, and music production to assemble, develop, and introduce a group from ground zero. The November 2021 announcement of the first-ever HYBE x Geffen Global Girl Group Audition that followed kicked off the historic JV. Combining HYBE’s global expertise to lead the discovery, training, and development of the group, fan content production processes, and engagement with fans around the world, with Geffen Records' extensive industry network and partners to oversee the music production, marketing, and global distribution operations, the JV aims to debut a new girl group that will transcend national, cultural, and artistic boundaries.