Katseye announces new single Pinky Up ahead of Coachella 2026 debut

Katseye is all set to begin a new chapter with the announcement of their upcoming single, Pinky Up. The K-pop-inspired girl group recently revealed the track after dropping a series of mysterious teasers online that quickly caught fans’ attention. The rollout began with a teaser featuring the Mona Lisa holding a steaming cup of tea with her pinky finger raised. Soon after, another clip showed an arcade claw machine with the group’s name on it, picking up a sword from a pile of glittery plush toys and a teacup. The post was captioned, “We’re screaming from cloud nine!!”

Katseye later confirmed the title and artwork of the track through a third post. The image showed someone kneeling on a carpet next to a teacup and a toy cat, with Pinky Up written across it in bold pink letters.

The new single is set to release on April 9, just a day before Katseye makes its Coachella 2026 debut on April 10. The release also marks the group’s first new music since the announcement that member Manon would be stepping away from group activities for the time being.

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On Weverse, Hybe and Geffen Records shared, "Hello. After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing." The group also expressed support for her decision and said, “Katseye remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us…We look forward to being together again when the time is right.”

Until then, Katseye will continue promotions and performances with Daniela, Lara, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae. They signed off the note by saying, “Thank you to our Eyekons for your continued love, patience, and understanding.”

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