The global girl group KATSEYE's new single 'Gnarly' is showing signs of rising popularity on major music platforms both domestically and internationally.
According to Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, KATSEYE's 'Gnarly' has been selected for the 'New Music Friday' playlist in 26 countries/regions worldwide, including Korea, on the day it was released, 30th.
'New Music Friday' is a representative global playlist on Spotify updated every Friday, curated by music experts across various genres and cultures. 'Gnarly' made waves by surpassing one million streams on Spotify just 18 hours after its release, proving its appeal. With millions of listeners, 'New Music Friday' serves as a benchmark for discovering global music trends, leading to expectations for KATSEYE's rise in Spotify chart rankings in each country/region.
The music video is also gaining popularity. The 'Gnarly' music video achieved the top spot in trending music videos in institutional sector categories such as the U.S., U.K., Canada, Austria, and Australia on the day it was uploaded to YouTube. Additionally, it has entered the trending lists in 28 cumulative countries/regions, proving the significant interest from global music fans.
Thanks to its activities in Korea, 'Gnarly' is also cruising on Melon, the largest music streaming platform in Korea. The track ranked 59th in Melon's 'Hot 100' chart, which features new songs released within 30 days, as of May 2. Following its explosive performance stage that started on the 1st at Mnet's 'M Countdown,' expectations are rising for KATSEYE's ongoing music broadcast activities.
Meanwhile, 'Gnarly' is a song that blends dance and punk elements into the hyper-pop genre. It has received praise for its bold and unique sound, coupled with the six members' unrestrained vocals and straightforward lyrics. KATSEYE is set to meet fans on the SBS 'Inkigayo' stage on the 4th.
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