Aussie EYEKONS – this one’s for you.
Katseye teased a potential Australian tour via Universal Music on Tuesday morning (April 14th). The teaser, posted to Instagram, reads: “EYEKONS, are you ready to put your pinky up?” with a silhouette of Australia.
“Attention all Aussie EYEKONS. Join our @katseyeworld broadcast channel + sign up to the mailing list via the link in bio to be the first to hear the news!”
The teaser comes fresh off their debut Coachella appearance, which was one of the most anticipated of the weekend.
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While Katseye were in planning mode, the pop world buzzed with speculation and curiosity about what the performance would bring – or more specifically, who. In February, Hybe and Geffen Records announced that Manon Bannerman would be taking a temporary hiatus from the group “to focus on her health and wellbeing”, though her first personal statement regarding the matter assured fans that she is “healthy and taking care of myself”.
Their Coachella performance kicked off with “Pinky Up”, a new single they premiered on the eve of the festival. Like the song’s music video, the performance notably did not feature Manon.
Nearly two years into their career, KATSEYE are already hitting milestones that make that dream feel inevitable.
Formed by HYBE Corporation and Geffen Records (the teams behind K-pop juggernaut BTS) through Netflix’s Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, Manon, Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae trained under the rigorous K-pop system before proving their star power to a global audience. Their debut EP, SIS (Soft is Strong), delivered “Touch”, the TikTok-fuelled hit that turned casual listeners into a devoted fandom, the EYEKONS.
Katseye have not yet toured Australia. While they expressed a strong desire to visit in late 2025, their 2025 ‘Beautiful Chaos Tour’ focused on North America. “We cannot wait to perform in Australia one day,” Sophia said in an interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ last year.
What sets KATSEYE apart isn’t just the music, but their bond. They finish each other’s sentences, nod in agreement, and lean on one another when the pace of fame feels overwhelming. “Even on stage, if someone’s out of it, a look at a friend grounds you instantly,” Sophia added. “There are so many moments when I just look at the girls and I’m back.”
