KATSEYE Talk WILD EP, 'Pinky Up', Video Games & K-Pop Influences| Interview

Why It Matters

The conversation signals Catseye’s strategic pivot toward authentic, multimedia storytelling—melding K‑pop fandom practices, gaming culture and visual identity—to deepen fan engagement and broaden international appeal. That positioning could boost streaming, social content virality and crossover opportunities in Asia and Western markets.

Summary

Catseye discussed their upcoming WILD EP and current single “Pinky Up,” describing the era as freer, more visually expressive and less polished, with the group leaning into personal interests like gaming and playful references (they compared the EP’s vibe to the Powerpuff Girls). Members highlighted increased creative ownership of the music and visuals, shared language-learning anecdotes that underscore cross-cultural chemistry, and noted strong fan engagement through edits and platforms like Weverse. Daniella described her late but deep embrace of K-pop culture, and the group name‑checked Aussie favorites including Tame Impala and Troye Sivan. Overall the interview emphasized a cohesive, authentic image tied to both pop‑culture and gaming communities.

Original Description

KATSEYE sit down with tiffi from triple j's Prism to talk about their ‘WILD’ EP, 'Pinky Up', learning phrases from each other and everything in between.

0:00 Intro

0:15 Assigning a mascot to the vibe of the EP

1:10 Megan at the valorant masters

1:29 Authenticity of the WILD era

2:07 Learning phrases from each other

3:50 Daniela's Immersion in the KPOP world

5:05 Aussie artist love