[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] The group KATSEYE is making a strong impression on the global music market with their new album “WILD.” What’s particularly noteworthy is that, beyond simply having new tracks enter the charts, every song on the album has made it onto the U.S. Spotify charts, indicating that the group is simultaneously expanding both its local fanbase and mainstream appeal.

According to the Spotify charts released on the 16th (KST), “Hootie Frutti,” the title track of KATSEYE’s third EP *WILD*, debuted at No. 6 on the U.S. “Daily Top Songs” chart and No. 12 on the Global chart for the August 14 edition. This marks the highest ranking among songs that newly entered the charts that day.
In particular, the No. 6 ranking in the U.S. highlights Cat’s Eye’s upward trajectory. It is significant in that the group’s identity as a global girl group originating in the U.S. is translating into actual music consumption in the local market.
The pre-release track “Animal” also contributed to this momentum, climbing eight spots from the previous day to No. 5 on the global chart. With tracks from the new album—including “PINKY UP,” “Bel Air,” and “That Way”—entering the charts across the board, the group broke away from the typical trend where attention is focused solely on a specific title track.
Including previously released tracks, a total of seven CAT’s Eye songs appeared on the global charts that day. In the U.S., “Hooty Fruity” and “Animal” ranked 6th and 10th, respectively, placing both songs in the Top 10 simultaneously, while the entire track “Wild” also charted. This serves as an indicator that the new album itself is being actively listened to.
The initial momentum continued in video content as well. The music video for “Hooty Fruity” surpassed 10 million views on YouTube in just about 36 hours after its release. With music chart performance and video views moving in tandem, the group is successfully generating buzz in the early stages of their comeback.
“Hooty Fruity” is a pop track that incorporates rhythmic elements of Brazilian Phonk and a heavy drum sound. With this track at the forefront, *Wild* conveys a message of instinct, freedom, and embracing oneself as one is throughout the entire album.
Above all, these results are noteworthy because they signify Cat’s Eye’s journey toward establishing itself as a group that is actively consumed in the world’s largest music market, moving beyond the label of “global girl group.” The fact that they have generated album-level consumption—rather than just a fleeting hit with one or two new songs—also raises expectations for their long-term success.