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KATSEYE Drops 'Pinky Up' as Five-Member Group Ahead of Coachella

The release tees up a high-profile Coachella debut for the HYBE/Geffen-backed act.

Overview

  • KATSEYE released the single and music video for 'Pinky Up,' their first track recorded without Manon Bannerman after her health-focused hiatus.
  • The group is set to showcase the song at Coachella, with performances scheduled across both festival weekends.
  • 'Pinky Up' was written by hit songwriter Justin Tranter and produced by dwilly, 'hitman' bang and FRANTS, with Bardia Zeinali directing the video.
  • The track leans into hyper-pop with chant-style hooks and bright visuals built around nail art, plush toys and winking Mona Lisa imagery.
  • Early criticism from The Bias List was lukewarm, scoring the song 6.25 and arguing the hook feels thin and the runtime short.