KATSEYE make their debut on Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; tease fans about new album ahead of Coachella

Welcoming the group, Jimmy Fallon introduced them as “TikTok's Global Artist of the Year and a nominee for two Grammy awards.”

• KATSEYE debuts on The Tonight Show as TikTok's Global Artist of the Year
• Group hinted at a State Farm Super Bowl ad and album release later this year.
• Members shared Grammy experiences and admiration for BLACKPINK's Rosé

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Korean girl group KATSEYE, jointly launched by South Korea’s HYBE and U.S.-based Geffen Records, marked a major milestone in their rising global journey with a debut appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday.

Welcoming the group, Jimmy Fallon introduced them as “TikTok's Global Artist of the Year and a nominee for two Grammy awards.” This set the tone for an exciting and memorable segment. The six-member group then took over the stage, dressed in coordinated long gowns. Each outfit had its own style but came together in elegance.

Team leader Sophia spoke about the group’s unique identity, describing KATSEYE as “a global girl group that was formed through a K-pop training program.”

During the conversation, the members shared their recent experience performing at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. They found themselves on stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus. Manon said, "Miley Cyrus walked past me once, and my whole body froze."

Adding to the excitement, the group also offered a sneak peek into their upcoming debut in a commercial for U.S. insurance giant State Farm. The advertisement is scheduled to air during the NFL Super Bowl on Monday. As part of the show, KATSEYE performed a portion of the commercial’s choreography live in the studio, accompanied by a backing band.

The spotlight then shifted to the group’s Korean member, Yoonchae, who spoke fondly about her long-time admiration for BLACKPINK. Introducing herself as a fan since the age of nine, she recalled meeting the group’s main vocalist Rosé backstage and described the moment as overwhelming.

She shared that she was so nervous that she initially spoke in English, even though she wanted to speak in Korean. It was only after Rosé asked if she could speak Korean that Yoonchae switched to her mother tongue. Reflecting on the interaction, she said, “She was so sweet. She was so nice.”

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As the excitement continued, the members teased what fans can expect next. Megan revealed that KATSEYE is currently preparing an album slated for release later this year. While she didn’t confirm a specific timeline, she assured fans that the upcoming project will be “very exciting.”

The group also dropped hints about their forthcoming single, describing its vibe with words like “colorful,” “energetic,” “hot,” “fun” and “fierce,” while playfully miming a tea-drinking gesture.