Disney+ released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming documentary film “KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS”, streaming October 16 on Disney+ Philippines.
The release of “KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS” on Disney+ follows the limited theatrical run and the kickoff of KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR earlier this month, as well as the release of the third EP WILD, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
“KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS” takes audiences inside the global girl group’s bold new era, celebrating the fans who helped make it possible. Featuring never-before-seen footage, EYEKONS fan videos, and intimate interviews with the group, the film explores the powerful bond between KATSEYE and their global fandom. From the intense pressure of Dream Academy to chart-topping viral success, audiences experience the highs, setbacks, sacrifices, and breakthrough moments that shaped KATSEYE’s rise to global pop stardom. A love letter to EYEKONS, “KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS” reveals why their story is only just beginning.
“KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS” is produced by Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures, in partnership with HYBE x Geffen, and directed by Nadia Hallgren.
Disney+ Philippines announced that KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS, the film from GRAMMY® nominated record-breaking global girl group KATSEYE, will stream on Disney+ Philippines beginning October 16.
SYNOPSIS: KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS is a captivating journey into the group’s bold new era while celebrating the fans who helped make it possible. Featuring never-before-seen footage, EYEKONS fan videos, and intimate interviews from the group members, the film explores the powerful bond between KATSEYE and their global fandom. A love letter to the EYEKONS who helped build this movement, KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS reveals why this group’s story is only just beginning.
From the intense pressure of Dream Academy to chart-topping viral success, audiences experience the highs, setbacks, sacrifices, and breakthrough moments that transformed KATSEYE on their path to global pop stardom. Praised by outlets including The New York Times, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and Billboard, KATSEYE has earned acclaim for their relentless dedication to their craft and electrifying live performances. As one of pop’s most exciting emerging global acts, the group continues to solidify its place as a worldwide force.
CREDITS:KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS is produced by Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures, in partnership with HYBE x Geffen, and directed by Nadia Hallgren.
The release of KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS on Disney+ follows the limited theatrical run of the documentary film and the kickoff of KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR earlier this month, as well as the release of the third EP WILD, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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Girl group KATSEYE (from left to right) Sophia, Megan, Manon, Lara, Yoonchae Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc
FILO EYEKONS STAND STRONG! Global girl group KATSEYE attracts thousands of fans and trends at #1 on social media platform X with their showcase at Ayala Malls Market! Market!. Held on September 18 (Wednesday), the group capped off their activities in the Philippines with the highly anticipated “KATSEYE: Touchdown in Manila Official Fan Showcase,” where they finally got to meet their Filipino fans and treat them to live pe rformances of songs from their debut EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong).
Despite the gloomy weather, over 9,000 enthusiastic fans showed up to support the group in full force, waving their fan banners and loudly cheering for the group as KATSEYE delivered unforgettable performances of “Debut,” “My Way,” and the viral hit “Touch.” Some very young fans were even spotted dancing along to the trending choreography of “Touch,” highlighting the group’s appeal across all ages.
Audience members were captivated as they witnessed the group introduce themselves and dominate the stage with their infectious aura and charming personalities. Local celebrities, including Pablo from SB19 and Niana Guerrero, were also spotted in the crowd supporting the group.
In addition to unforgettable performances and heartwarming fan interactions, KATSEYE treated the audience to special surprises, including previews of the members’ renditions of “Touch” in different languages, such as Megan and Yoonchae’s respective versions of the track in Japanese and Korean.
KATSEYE taking a photo with the crowd Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc.
Group leader Sophia’s Tagalog rendition of “Touch” particularly had the crowd chanting “Isa pa!” and begging for more, which led to an encore performance of the popular track that had the audience raving and dancing the song’s viral dance moves while the girls performed the track.
As the event came to a close, the crowd chanted, “We love you, KATSEYE!” in unison, with the group emotionally responding with a heartfelt “Mahal namin kayo!”. Hometown member Sophia particularly expressed her gratitude for the crowd’s overwhelming support and her wish to stay in the country even longer: “Thank you so much for coming today, I know our time here was short. We hope that we could come back, be here a lot longer, and perform more songs for you all. […] Thank you so much, I love you!”
KATSEYE joining in for a group hug at the end of their official showcase Photo Credits: UMG Philippines Inc.
The official showcase ends KATSEYE’s three-day visit to the Philippines on a high note, solidifying the group and their bond with Filipino fans even more. Within less than a year of debuting, the group has already made their mark by touching down in the Philippines and delivering one of the biggest events this year, which is sure to grow their local fan base even further.
Don’t forget to share your favorite moments from the event using the hashtag #KATSEYEinManila on social media!
A new documentary series delves into the events surrounding the formation of Katseye, a girl band formed by HYBE—the company behind the hit Korean pop group BTS—and their partnership with Geffen Records. Twenty young women, ranging in age from fourteen to twenty-one, battled it out for six seats in the new group in Pop Star Academy.
Watch the trailer below.
According to the official synopsis, the series follows 20 contestants from around the world over a year-long journey as they compete to become KATSEYE, a one-of-a-kind global girl group formed using KPOP methodologies. With unprecedented access, unfolding over eight episodes, the result is a compelling portrayal of the road to international stardom, including insight into the unique training and development program developed by HYBE and Geffen Records.
As per the recent teaser released by Netflix, a total of 120,000 females from around the world participated in auditions to be a part of the upcoming pop project by Geffen and Hybe, the entities responsible for BTS. In addition, Katseye has the opportunity to carry on the contemporary heritage of reality television, which has resulted in the formation of some of the most prominent musical groups globally, such as One Direction, Fifth Harmony, and Little Mix, among others.
Witness the year-long journey to discovering the next big girl group with Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE! Launching exclusively on Netflix on August 21.
Check out some of the first look images from the docu-series.
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