KATSEYE Climbs to No. 3 on K-POPIT Board as "Animal" Continues Global Breakout

KATSEYE has climbed to No. 3 on the K-POPIT BOARD Global Rise Chart, as the group's latest single "Animal" gains momentum on charts in the United States and around the world.

KATSEYE ranked third on the chart dated July 27 with a Global Power Index (PWR_GL) score of 55, according to K-POP analytics platform K-POPIT BOARD. The index measures an artist's overall momentum by combining data from music charts, social media activity and news coverage.

"Animal" debuted at No. 4 on Spotify's Daily Top Songs USA chart dated July 24, according to the platform's latest rankings released July 26. The result marked a new career high for KATSEYE, surpassing the peak positions of previous releases including "Internet Girl" and "PINKY UP."

The song also entered Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart at No. 9 and charted in 47 countries and territories. It ranked No. 4 in the United States, No. 7 in Canada and No. 15 in the United Kingdom.

Among the tracks in the Global Top 20 that day, "Animal" was the only new release to enter the chart within 24 hours of its release.

The song has also generated positive reactions online, with listeners praising its catchy sound and the direction of KATSEYE's upcoming EP "WILD." Some fans also highlighted Ed Sheeran's involvement as a songwriter on the track.

The music video for "Animal" surpassed 10 million views on YouTube in approximately one day, becoming the fastest KATSEYE video to reach the milestone. Featuring a cinematic portrayal of the pressures surrounding pop stardom, the video also includes a cameo by actress Demi Moore.

"Animal" is the lead single from KATSEYE's third EP, "WILD," which is set for release on Aug. 14.

The group will begin its THE WILDWORLD Tour in September, with 31 shows scheduled across 10 countries in North America and Europe.