KATSEYE Draws Record Lollapalooza 2025 Audience in Chicago

KATSEYE, the multinational girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records and known from Netflix’s Pop Star Academy, made a record-breaking debut at Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago, performing to an estimated 85,000 attendees in an early daytime slot. Their set featured two new tracks, “Gabriela” and “M.I.A.,” blending Latin ballad and electro-pop styles, and showcased their diverse cultural backgrounds, highlighting a new global direction for K-pop. While the group received strong fan support for their high-energy, genre-defying performance, they also faced criticism regarding their revealing outfits, though many defended their style and maturity. Members expressed excitement about performing at Lollapalooza and confidence in their growth as performers since their debut a year ago. The festival’s lineup also included other notable acts such as Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, and BOYNEXTDOOR, reflecting a mix of mainstream and niche musical communities. KATSEYE’s appearance at Lollapalooza was seen as a significant milestone in the global expansion and cultural fusion within the K-pop genre.