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Coachella Today
By the People, for the People
KATSEYE Brings Out HUNTR/X Voices for Surprise Coachella Duet
The K-pop group's explosive Coachella debut featured a special appearance from the real-life singers behind the Netflix animated film's fictional band.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:35am
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The explosive energy and high-fashion glamour of KATSEYE's Coachella debut, featuring a surprise appearance from the real-life singers of HUNTR/X.Coachella TodayDuring their highly anticipated debut performance at Coachella 2026, the K-pop group KATSEYE surprised the audience by bringing out EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami - the real-life singers behind the fictional band HUNTR/X from the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Together, they performed the hit song "Golden" from the film, which had recently won an Oscar, a Grammy, and other major awards.
Why it matters
The collaboration between the real KATSEYE and the fictional HUNTR/X voices created a unique moment that blended the worlds of K-pop and anime, resonating with both music and film fans. It highlighted the growing cultural impact of K-pop and the power of transmedia storytelling in the entertainment industry.
The details
KATSEYE opened their set with their new single "Pinky Up" and also performed other hits like "Internet Girl" and "Mean Girls." The HUNTR/X appearance came mid-set, with EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami singing the main chorus parts while KATSEYE joined them for the bridge and outro. This was KATSEYE's first-ever Coachella performance, coming just weeks after member Manon Bannerman announced a temporary hiatus from the group.
- KATSEYE released their new single "Pinky Up" the day before their Coachella performance.
- HUNTR/X's song "Golden" won Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026.
- KATSEYE's last performance with Manon Bannerman was at the 2026 Grammys in February.
The players
KATSEYE
A K-pop girl group formed in 2023 through the YouTube competition series Dream Academy, who became breakout performers following the Netflix docuseries Popstar Academy: KATSEYE. The group is composed of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung.
HUNTR/X
A fictional K-pop group from the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, whose real-life singing voices are provided by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami.
Manon Bannerman
A member of KATSEYE who announced a temporary hiatus from the group in late February 2026 to focus on her health and wellbeing.
What they’re saying
“It was, for about 45 minutes on Coachella's Sahara stage, the most internet-breaking moment of the night.”
— Hannah Abraham, Author
What’s next
Following their Coachella performances, KATSEYE is set to headline the 2026 Head In The Clouds and Hinterland Music festivals and perform at Governors Ball.
The takeaway
The collaboration between the real KATSEYE and the fictional HUNTR/X voices created a unique moment that blended the worlds of K-pop and anime, showcasing the growing cultural impact of K-pop and the power of transmedia storytelling in the entertainment industry.
