The global girl group KATSEYE is gaining momentum. The group is experiencing a steep upward trend, showing its presence in prestigious global music indicators such as the Official Chart in the UK, Billboard in the U.S., Spotify, and YouTube.

On the 16th (local time), according to the Official Chart in the UK, KATSEYE's 'Gnarly' ranked 75th on the latest 'Official Singles Top 100' (from May 16 to 22), making its entry for two consecutive weeks. This is a remarkable achievement for a group that has not yet been active for a year.

KATSEYE's rise in global popularity is evident. In fact, 'Gnarly' jumped 14 places to 46th on Spotify's 'Weekly Top Songs Global' (tracking period from May 9 to 15). Previously, 'Gnarly' had been at 60th on this chart, surpassing the peak position of their previous track 'Touch.'

In particular, KATSEYE celebrated their first entry at 92nd on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated May 17). The group also made a mark on major charts with 39th on Billboard's 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' and 47th on 'Global 200', raising expectations for their future trajectory.

On this day, KATSEYE was included in the list of '21 Under 21' announced by Billboard, which highlights the 21 most innovative and influential artists under 21 in the music industry. The list is compiled annually based on various indicators such as album and track sales, streaming volume, social media exposure, and radio/TV reach. Billboard noted that KATSEYE's overwhelming performances were highly regarded, and the strong bonds among members and their sincere communication are driving their growth.

KATSEYE was recently selected for YouTube's 'Trending Artist On The Rise,' which showcases globally notable artists. The music video for 'Gnarly' quickly reached number one in trending music videos in the U.S., UK, Canada, Austria, and Australia shortly after its release on April 30, proving great interest from global music fans by appearing in trending lists across 28 countries/regions. As of the morning of the 17th, the music video has surpassed 14.68 million views.

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