Global girl group KATSEYE continues to take the world by storm, defined by their innovation, star-studded talent and authentic representation. From earning two Grammy nominations to performing at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, KATSEYE made their way back to Minneapolis for their first-ever concert tour, “Beautiful Chaos.”
Saturday night, the six-member group — Sophia Laforteza, Lara Rajagopalan, Yoonchae Jeung, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini and Manon Bannerman — brought their signature upbeat energy to the Armory stage in Minneapolis, leading to a night of addictive fun.
Anticipation was high as fans of all ages and genders came out for the tour’s opening night. Lines for the two general admission entrances wrapped around Portland Avenue and Fifth Avenue South well before the 8:30 p.m. showtime. One fan said she arrived at 3:00 p.m., hoping to secure a prime view of the performance.
Before the show began, the excitement in the venue was palpable. KATSEYE music and lyric videos played on the big screen, and fans happily danced and sang along, easily executing iconic choreography featured in hit songs like “Gnarly” and “Touch.”
When the house lights dimmed, fans roared as KATSEYE rose above the audience on a hydraulic stage lift. The group immediately launched into “Debut,” the group’s first released single in June 2024.
Known for their captivating stage presence, KATSEYE showcased a relentless commitment to their craft — delivering expertly choreographed and executed dances with clear, live vocals.
The performance was divided into three acts, with striking outfit changes in between. During pauses they paid homage to the group’s origins, with a video of the six artists sharing their personal feelings and aspirations before their televised formation on talent competition reality show, ”The Debut: Dream Academy.”
Admiring voicemail messages sent in by fans, affectionately named EYEKONS, were also showcased.
The 17-track set list spanned their early releases, current chart hits and even a cover of ‘Fright Song’ from their July partnership with Monster High, a multimedia-supported fashion doll franchise.
Main Dancer Avanzini wowed audiences during the Grammy-nominated song “Gabriella,” which showcased Spanish lyricism and an extended Latin-inspired dance break. Fans poured out admiration for the group’s steadfast commitment to ethnic representation.
All six members of KATSEYE have proudly displayed and vocalized their cultural and ethnic backgrounds in their art and across media platforms. This deliberate and open embrace of their diverse heritage stands as the foundational pillar of the group’s mission, extending far beyond the stage.
“That’s really our goal and our mission is to celebrate,” Rajagopalan said in an interview with Complex. ”Not just represent, but to celebrate our skin color, cultures, being hot, and being fun and being young.”
Later, Jeung, the Maknae, an affectionate Korean name for the youngest of a group or family, shared her Korean roots while performing “Time Lapse,” a song that seamlessly intertwined English and Korean lyrics.
KATSEYE surprised fans with an unreleased song, “Internet Girl.” The track capitalized on dance-pop energy and lyricism, reflecting the group’s rapid jump to internet stardom.
Phone cameras quickly came to view when audiences recognized the surprise, capturing the song’s debut. Social media posts have rapidly circulated across social platforms, gaining the “Internet Girl” performance millions of views.
Between tracks, KATSEYE took time to address the EYEKONS. At one point, the group performed a snippet of their dance cover to Kelis’ “Milkshake” featured in the 2025 GAP campaign, “Better in Denim.”
The resounding audience favorite of the night was “Gnarly.” As KATSEYE commanded the stage, the audience erupted into song. The fans sang alongside lead vocalist Rajagopalan as she playfully aimed her handheld microphone at the crowd, indicating an audience callback in accordance with the song’s lyrics.
As the concert came to an end, all six members graciously thanked fans for their support.
“EYEKONS, we had such an incredible night with you. Our tour couldn’t have started off better, so thank you so much for being here with us,” said Bannerman, the group’s lead visual. “This is history in the making, and you’re here with us, so thank you.”
From Saturday’s performance and audience reaction, KATSEYE’s rapidly growing fan base suggests the next time they visit the Twin Cities, it will undeniably be under arena lights.
