Katseye Brings K-Pop Style to SNL

Katseye, a global girl group from The Debut: Dream Academy program, is making its debut on Saturday Night Live (SNL) during Season 52's premiere episode. This marks the first all-female group to perform on the show since Boygenius in November 2023. Katseye will be joined by New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson, who will make his hosting debut.

The group's performance is significant as they are touring with four members due to health reasons of two other members. However, this booking carries special weight for a group assembled within the K-pop system but built for the American market. Katseye was formed through The Debut: Dream Academy, a singing survival program jointly launched by HYBE and Universal Music Group's Geffen Records.

Katseye's youngest member Yoonchae will join BTS as one of the few Korean singers to grace the Saturday Night Live stage. Their appearance on SNL lands in the midst of their THE WILDWORLD Tour, which has already sold out several dates including a two-night stand at The O2 in London.