Girl group KATSEYE is showcasing its presence in the global mainstream pop market, going beyond U.S. and European charts to reach awards show stages.

■ Aiming for Trophies in Four MTV VMA Categories

In the additional nominee list for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (MTV VMAs) announced on the 18th local time, KATSEYE was nominated in the 'Best Group' category. The title track 'Hootie Frutti' from their third EP 'WILD' was also nominated for 'Song of the Summer.'

With this, KATSEYE will compete for trophies against global pop stars such as Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift. In the nominee list announced in August, the group earned nominations for 'Best K-Pop' and 'Best Choreography' with 'PINKY UP.' With the additional nominations, KATSEYE is now up for awards in a total of four categories.

Having won 'MTV Push Performance of the Year' with 'Touch' last year, attention is focused on whether the group can grab a trophy again and set a record of winning for two consecutive years.

■ First No. 1 on Billboard 200... Long Run on UK Charts and Spotify

Success continues not only at awards shows but also on major global music and album charts. With their third mini album 'WILD,' KATSEYE topped the Billboard 200, the main U.S. album chart, for the first time and has stayed in the top 20 for four consecutive weeks. Their previous release 'BEAUTIFUL CHAOS' and debut album 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)' also re-entered the chart simultaneously.

On Billboard's main singles chart, the Hot 100, the tracks 'Animal' and 'Hootie Frutti' ranked at No. 27 and No. 67, respectively, continuing their commercial momentum.

Response has been hot in Europe and on global streaming platforms as well. On the latest UK Official Singles Top 100 chart, 'Animal' held its ranking at No. 18 for eight consecutive weeks, while 'Hootie Frutti' remained on the chart for a fifth week at No. 48. On Spotify's Weekly Top Songs Global chart, 'Animal' ranked No. 38 for eight consecutive weeks, and 'Hootie Frutti' ranked No. 82 for five consecutive weeks.

Their special collaboration single 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE,' created with LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT, also entered the chart at No. 161, putting a total of three songs on the chart simultaneously.

■ 18th Place in Netizens' Awards Best Group Category

Continuing their global activities, KATSEYE is also competing in domestic fan voting. As of the afternoon of September 22, KATSEYE is ranked 18th in the Best Group category of the September Netizens' Awards. As the group stands out on overseas charts and awards shows, attention is on whether this buzz will boost their standing in the Best Group rankings.

■ North American Tour from October... Global Activities Continue

KATSEYE, which officially debuted in 2024 by combining K-pop training systems and production methods with the local pop market, continues to generate buzz in both music and performances. Having kicked off their solo tour 'THE WILDWORLD TOUR' in Dublin, Ireland, on the 1st, KATSEYE will travel through major UK and European cities in September before meeting fans across North America starting in October. As KATSEYE expands its global reach, attention is focused on whether the group can also climb the rankings in the Netizens' Awards.

[This article was written based on publicly available materials, with AI providing partial assistance in the writing process.]