REVIEW - Katseye: Your New Favorite Artist

Katseye's newest release, Beautiful Chaos, is only the group’s second EP, but it already shows how much the six members are reaching for something bigger than just another pop project. The group was formed in 2023 through a global talent competition and signed under HYBE and Geffen, giving them the resources and spotlight to aim straight for an international audience. The members Sophia, Lara, Daniela, Manon, Yoonchae, and Megan bring different cultural and musical influences to the table. Together, their sound is meant to feel global, more universal than just a single genre.
The EP features five songs, each aiming to showcase a different style. “M.I.A.” and “Mean Girls” dip into upbeat, electronic inspired pop. “Gabriela” experiments with reggae rhythms and Spanish guitar, creating a warmer sound. But the most talked about track is “Gnarly,” a chaotic hyperpop style anthem that doesn’t hold back. Think BRAT but on ten. It’s noisy, bright, and full of unexpected turns, which makes it stand out against the smoother, safer songs on the project. As a whole, Beautiful Chaos is tightly produced and easy to stream, even if it sometimes feels too careful.
From my perspective, though, the album works best when it’s less perfect and more daring. I like the confidence behind “M.I.A.” and the fun vibe of “Mean Girls,” even if they aren’t the most original tracks. “Gabriela” is probably the prettiest song on the EP, and it shows how versatile the group can be when they try something outside the usual pop formula. But “Gnarly” is the one that really sticks with me. At first, it’s a little hard to listen to it’s loud, messy, and even overwhelming but that’s also what makes it so addictive. By the second or third time hearing it, the chorus gets stuck in your head, and you realize it has more personality than anything else here.
Overall, I enjoyed Beautiful Chaos because it shows both sides of Katseye the polished global pop group and the unpredictable risk takers. While some songs blend in with other mainstream pop, there are enough moments of originality to make me believe this group has something special. For me, it’s not a perfect album, but it’s one that leaves you curious about what Katseye will do next.