Katseye Brings Out 'KPop Demon Hunters' Singers for Surprise Coachella Performance

The singers behind the fictional band Huntr/x joined Katseye on stage for a special 'Golden' performance.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:32am

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A vibrant, abstract composition of jagged, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of pink, purple, and gold, conceptually representing the unexpected collaboration between the musical act Katseye and the singers behind the fictional K-pop group 'KPop Demon Hunters'.The surprise 'Golden' performance by Katseye and the 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers captivated the Coachella crowd with its innovative blend of music and pop culture narratives.Coachella Today

At Coachella 2026, the popular music act Katseye surprised the audience by bringing out the singers behind the fictional K-pop girl group 'KPop Demon Hunters' - Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami - to join them on stage for a performance of the song 'Golden'.

Why it matters

This unexpected collaboration between Katseye and the 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers highlights the growing influence of K-pop and its fictional narratives on mainstream music and pop culture. It also demonstrates how Coachella continues to be a platform for innovative and surprising musical moments.

The details

During Katseye's Coachella set on Friday evening, the band unexpectedly introduced Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami - the vocalists who provided the singing voices for the characters in the popular 'KPop Demon Hunters' animated series. Together, they performed the song 'Golden', which was featured in the show's soundtrack.

  • Katseye's Coachella set took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Katseye

A popular music act that performed at Coachella 2026.

Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami

The singers who provided the vocal performances for the fictional K-pop girl group 'KPop Demon Hunters' in the animated series.

KPop Demon Hunters

A fictional K-pop girl group that was the focus of an Oscar-winning animated series.

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What they’re saying

“We were so excited to have Ejae, Audrey, and Rei join us on stage. Their vocals are incredible and it was an honor to perform 'Golden' together.”

— Katseye

The takeaway

This surprise collaboration at Coachella demonstrates the growing influence of K-pop and its fictional narratives on mainstream music and pop culture. It also highlights Coachella's continued role as a platform for innovative and unexpected musical moments.