Global girl group KATSEYE's photos sharing the joy of their first Billboard 200 No. 1 are drawing attention once again. The photos released last August captured the overwhelming atmosphere of the record-setting moment and the members' joy, drawing fans' eyes. The joy contained in those photos continues to attract fans' interest even as time passes.

■ "We could not have come this far without you"

At the time, KATSEYE conveyed their gratitude to their fandom 'EYEKONS' through their official channel, saying, "We could not have come this far without you," thanking the fans who believed in them. Their overwhelming emotions at reaching the top of the Billboard 200 for the first time were evident.

KATSEYE could not hide their surprise and joy, saying, "We still can't believe it. We got our first No. 1 on the Billboard 200." At the center of it was 'WILD'. KATSEYE said it felt like a dream that 'WILD' had found a place in fans' hearts, expressing that it felt as if the biggest dream they had ever imagined had become reality.

Even at the moment of reaching the top, KATSEYE's attention was directed toward their fans. They thanked them for being together through every moment of the journey, saying, "We love you far more than you think," showing special affection.

■ "We're so proud"... Fans from around the world offer congratulations

Congratulations from fans around the world poured in on the related videos and posts. Fans left messages such as "We're so proud," "This is an achievement well deserved," and "Keep growing," celebrating KATSEYE's accomplishment together.

■ Will the power of the global fandom show at the Netizens' Awards?

Attention is focused on whether this global fandom power will also be demonstrated at the Netizens' Awards in September. As of the 18th, KATSEYE ranks 17th in the Best Group category at the Netizens' Awards. Although there is still a gap with the leading contenders, if votes from the fandom EYEKONS, formed around the world, come together, there remains the possibility of a rapid rise in the rankings. The current 17th-place ranking could change at any time depending on fan participation.

KATSEYE's competitiveness lies in a fan base not limited to a specific region. As fans from various countries respond to their music and content, whether the global support seen online will translate into Netizens' Awards votes is expected to be key to the future ranking competition. If EYEKONS, who shared the joy of the Billboard 200 No. 1, each adds their vote, KATSEYE could be expected to move beyond the middle ranks and join the competition for the top spots.

■ Why the joy shared with fans, beyond the record, is in the spotlight again

The reason last August's photos are drawing attention again is that they go beyond merely commemorating a record, capturing the members sharing the moment of achievement and sharing that joy with fans once more.

As KATSEYE's appearance last August, celebrating their first Billboard 200 No. 1 with fans through 'WILD', is being highlighted again, interest in their global moves continues. Whether the support of the global fandom that accompanied them to the top of the Billboard chart will also show its strength at the Netizens' Awards, and how high KATSEYE, currently 17th in the Best Group category as of the 18th, can climb with EYEKONS' votes, is drawing keen attention.

[This article was written based on content released on KATSEYE's official channel and fan reactions. Some overseas fan reactions were translated and summarized to the extent that their meaning was preserved. AI provided partial assistance in the writing process of this article.]