KATSEYE’s Beautiful Chaos – Album Review

KATSEYE have moved fast since forming through HYBE and Geffen’s global audition experiment. Their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) set them up as a bright, polished pop group with sweet harmonies and a clean image. Beautiful Chaos flips that script. It’s louder, weirder, and more curious about the edges of modern pop. The result is a five-track EP that swings from hyperpop noise to soft warmth to club-ready confidence, all while the group tries on new identities to see what sticks.

Gnarly
“Gnarly” was the curveball no one expected. The track comes from Alice Longyu Gao, whose chaotic pop brain we already adore (her 2024 set at the Commodore Ballroom is still burned into our memory). The song hits like a flashing neon sign. It’s abrasive, bratty, and absolutely the right move for a comeback. It snaps people awake, especially for fans still holding onto the softer sound of SIS. Whether you love it or hate it, you’ll talk about it, which seems to be the point.

Gabriela
“Gabriela” feels like the EP’s most mainstream-friendly cut. The Latin pop bounce is smooth, and the melodies land right away. Daniela’s Spanish verse adds warmth without feeling forced. It’s easy to picture this one floating onto radio playlists and sticking around. It’s KATSEYE at their most accessible and clean, without losing the spark that makes them interesting.

Gameboy
“Gameboy” brings back the sugary energy of their debut. It’s playful, and full of little 8-bit quirks that make it instantly fun. The hook lands on the first pass and refuses to leave your head. It’s simple in a good way. It’s the kind of track that makes sense blasting through arena speakers while fans scream along.

Mean Girls
The EP’s heart sits in “Mean Girls.” It’s soft, warm, and full of grace. One lyric jumps out: “God bless the t-girls / And all the in-between girls.” Hearing a major pop group sing an openly pro-trans line this clearly feels rare and refreshing.

M.I.A.
“M.I.A.” charges forward with swagger. The production leans heavy on electronic grit, and the group sounds energized by it. The chorus is loud and built for live shows. It’s the EP’s pure adrenaline shot: all attitude and no hesitation.

Beautiful Chaos doesn’t pretend to have one identity. It sprawls, experiments, and tries things that may surprise longtime fans. That’s what makes it interesting. KATSEYE sound like a group figuring out who they want to be, they’re clearly having a good time doing it!

Listen to Beautiful Chaos here.