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KATSEYE Commands AMAs Stage in First Televised Five‑Member Set

The theatrical May 25 performance raises the group's profile ahead of an August EP and a planned international tour.

Overview

  • KATSEYE performed “Pinky Up” at the American Music Awards on Monday, delivering a vividly staged set built around a giant pink teddy‑bear prop and colorful choreography.
  • The AMAs marked the band's first televised appearance as a five‑piece since February, when Hybe and Geffen said member Manon Bannerman would take a temporary hiatus to focus on her health.
  • Pinky Up” was released in April and debuted at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the group a new commercial push before the upcoming EP.
  • The EP Wild is scheduled for August and will be followed by a multi‑leg Wildworld tour that begins in Europe and later visits the United States.
  • KATSEYE entered the night with three AMA nominations, and the recent awards and festival performances have expanded their mainstream visibility ahead of ticket sales and further releases.