# KATSEYE’s PINKY UP Is Almost Here — And the Teasers Are Already Giving Main Character Energy

URL: https://technosports.co.in/katseyes-pinky-up-is-almost-here/  
Published: 2026-04-01  
Updated: 2026-04-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Pinkies up, EYEKONs — KATSEYE is back! The HYBE global girl group has officially announced their new single *PINKY UP*, and between the cheeky teasers, a Coachella debut around the corner, and a comeback schedule dropping, the excitement is absolutely off the charts.

## KATSEYE’s PINKY UP- Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Group** | KATSEYE |
| **New Single** | PINKY UP |
| **Release Date** | April 9, 2026 |
| **Release Time** | 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET |
| **Label** | HYBE x Geffen Records |
| **Single Number** | 7th single |
| **Coachella Performance** | April 10 & 17, 2026 |
| **Previous Chart High** | *Internet Girl* peaked at #13 on Spotify Global Daily |

## What’s *PINKY UP* All About?

KATSEYE first dropped hints about *PINKY UP* with a cryptic teaser featuring the Mona Lisa bringing a cup of tea to her lips — pinky raised, of course. A second teaser followed with an arcade claw machine branded with “KATSEYE” pulling out a sword from blinged-out stuffed animals and a lone tea cup, captioned “We’re screaming from cloud nine!!”

The group actually teased this moment much earlier — when they appeared on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* in February, they sipped tea with their pinkies up, hinting at what was coming. [Y101](https://y101.com/music-news/2026-03-31-music-notes-katseye-noah-kahan-and-more/) Turns out, it was a full single announcement hiding in plain sight.

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## The Comeback Scheduler & What’s Next

The first teaser is scheduled for April 2, with the first photo look dropping on April 3 [GMA News Online](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/982201/katseye-announces-new-single-pinky-up/story/), building anticipation all the way to the April 9 release. The timing is no accident either — *PINKY UP* drops just one day before KATSEYE’s highly anticipated Coachella debut, making it a powerful launchpad for one of their biggest performances yet.

## The Manon Question

*PINKY UP* will be the group’s first new music since HYBE and Geffen announced that member Manon Bannerman would be taking a break to focus on her health and wellbeing. Members Sophia, Yoonchae, Daniela, Lara, and Megan all shared or interacted with the *PINKY UP* reveal, while Manon remained silent — no official confirmation has been made on her involvement. [InMusic](https://inmusicblog.com/news/katseye-pinky-up-release-manon/)

Fans are rooting for her return and sending love either way. 💜

> 🔗 *Also read: [Global K-pop Acts Making Waves in 2026 | TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in)*

KATSEYE, formed through the globally watched *Dream Academy* competition, represents a new era of cross-cultural pop. Learn more about their origins on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katseye)

## FAQs

### **Q: When and where can I listen to KATSEYE’s *PINKY UP*?**

 *PINKY UP* drops on April 9, 2026, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET — available on all major streaming platforms from release.

### **Q: Will KATSEYE perform *PINKY UP* at Coachella?**

KATSEYE is set to make their Coachella debut on April 10, just one day after *PINKY UP* releases, making a live performance of the new single very likely.