KATSEYE to open 'WILD' pop-ups in Seoul and Tokyo as third EP drops August 14

KATSEYE's third EP WILD drops August 14. HYBE is marking it with two simultaneous pop-up stores across Asia.

In Seoul, 'KATSEYE WILD POP-UP in Seoul' runs August 14–19 at HYBE headquarters in Yongsan-gu. Hot pink anchors the design. Fans can listen to special messages from members in a dedicated zone, write their own responses, and pose for photos in front of mirrors displaying the group's concept-photo makeup images. Mannequin displays recreate styling from the music video. Official merchandise—short-sleeve and long-sleeve tees, jerseys, rings, bracelets, keychains, and badges—sells at the venue. Entry runs by reservation through Weverse starting August 7 at 11:30 AM.

A second pop-up runs August 14–23 at Universal Music Store Harajuku in Tokyo.

The EP's pre-release single "Animal" has been climbing charts. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 24 (dated August 8), hit No. 9 globally and No. 8 in the US on Spotify's Weekly Top Songs for July 24–30, and reached No. 5 on Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global as of August 2.

KATSEYE debuted in the US in 2024 under HYBE's multi-home, multi-genre strategy led by Chairman Bang Si-hyuk. The group took three wins at the 2026 American Music Awards—including New Artist of the Year—and earned two nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards.