KATSEYE Makes History: Breaking into the UK Top 40 After Viral MTV VMAs Performance

KATSEYE, the six-member global girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records, has achieved a career milestone in September 2025 by entering the UK Official Singles Chart Top 40 for…

By Reetam Bodhak

September 21, 2025

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KATSEYE, the six-member global girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records, has achieved a career milestone in September 2025 by entering the UK Official Singles Chart Top 40 for the first time with their hit single “Gabriela.” Hot on the heels of a show-stopping performance at the MTV VMAs, the group is capturing headlines and hearts worldwide with their infectious energy, contemporary style, and multi-cultural lineup.

KATSEYE’s Impact and Chart Journey

Key Fact	Details
Group Formation	Launched via HYBE x Geffen’s “Dream Academy” reality project in 2023
Members	Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, Yoonchae
Single in the Top 40	“Gabriela” (No. 39, UK Official Singles Chart, September 2025)
Notable VMAs Highlight	Live rendition of “Gabriela” at the 2025 MTV VMAs fueled chart momentum
Label & Management	HYBE, Geffen Records
Unique selling point	International members from the US, South Korea, the Philippines, Switzerland
Brand Collaborations	Recent Gap “Better in Denim” viral campaign, partnerships with Lush, Coach, Jollibee

Why “Gabriela” and KATSEYE are Dominating

Viral MTV VMAs Performance: Their powerful live act at the 2025 MTV VMAs propelled “Gabriela” up the UK chart, making headlines and winning new fans for KATSEYE.
Songwriters & Style: “Gabriela” was co-written by Charli XCX and stylized with global pop and Y2K fashion, giving it broad appeal for Western and Asian markets.
Multi-National Appeal: With members from four different countries, KATSEYE’s inclusivity, language versatility, and unique style resonate with diverse audiences worldwide.
Brand Campaigns: Their Gap collaboration racked up over 8 billion impressions, setting a new standard for cultural crossover in 2025’s pop landscape.

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FAQs

1. What boosted KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” into the UK Top 40?

The buzz around their MTV VMAs performance gave “Gabriela” a massive streaming and download boost. The single, in its 11th week on the chart, climbed to No. 39, marking the group’s highest UK chart peak yet and a historic first Top 40 entry for KATSEYE.

2. How did KATSEYE form, and what sets them apart?

KATSEYE was created through the “Dream Academy” reality series in 2023, bringing together six talented young women from different cultures and backgrounds. Thanks to collaborations with big-name writers like Charli XCX and major fashion brands, their global pop sound and aesthetic quickly distinguished them in the crowded K-pop and global music arena.