Overview
- KATSEYE, which hit the Sahara Stage on Friday, brought out Huntrix performers EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna for a live rendition of the Grammy-winning song ‘Golden’.
- The group opened the set with ‘Pinky Up’, released one day earlier, as part of a high-visibility push for the new track.
- Member Manon Bannerman did not perform, with HYBE x Geffen maintaining she is on a temporary, health-related hiatus announced in February.
- A photo circulating on social media purports to show Bannerman at Sabrina Carpenter’s performance during KATSEYE’s slot, a claim that has fueled fresh fan speculation about her return.
- The Coachella moment builds on KATSEYE’s rapid 2025 rise with viral singles ‘Gnarly’ and ‘Gabriela’ and follows recognition for ‘Golden’ as a first Grammy winner for K-pop.