Katseye Brings Out 'KPop Demon Hunters' Singers for Surprise 'Golden' Performance at Coachella 2026

The singers behind the fictional girl band in the Oscar-winning animated movie joined Katseye on stage for a special collaboration.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:55am

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An abstract close-up photograph of shimmering, glittering textures in high-contrast studio lighting, conceptually representing the energy and glamour of a major music festival performance.The surprise collaboration between K-pop group Katseye and the 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers brought a dazzling dose of K-pop glamour to the Coachella stage.Coachella Today

At their Coachella set on Friday evening, the K-pop group Katseye surprised the audience by bringing out the singers behind the fictional girl band 'KPop Demon Hunters' from the Oscar-winning animated movie. Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami joined Katseye members Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung to perform their hit song 'Golden' together on the Sahara stage.

Why it matters

Both Katseye and the 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers have found major success in recent years, with Katseye being nominated for Grammys and 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning Oscars. This surprise collaboration highlights the growing influence of K-pop culture on the mainstream music industry and the power of cross-promotional opportunities between different entertainment projects.

The details

Rumors of the 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers joining Katseye had been circulating on TikTok earlier in the day, after footage of the two groups doing a soundcheck together emerged online. The decision for the collaboration made sense, as both acts are heavily influenced by K-pop and found breakout success through major streaming projects - Katseye through their 2024 docuseries 'Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE' and 'KPop Demon Hunters' through its record-breaking Netflix release in 2025.

  • Katseye is set to perform again at Coachella next Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • Sabrina Carpenter is expected to headline the Coachella stage on the same night as Katseye's second performance.

The players

Katseye

A K-pop girl group that was the focus of the 2024 docuseries 'Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE' and has been nominated for Grammys.

Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami

The singers who provided the vocals for the fictional girl band 'KPop Demon Hunters' in the Oscar-winning 2025 animated film.

Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung

The members of Katseye who performed 'Golden' with the 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers.

Manon Bannerman

A member of Katseye who did not perform with the group at Coachella due to being on hiatus since February.

Sabrina Carpenter

An American singer and actress who is expected to headline the Coachella stage on the same night as Katseye's second performance.

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What’s next

Katseye is set to perform again at Coachella next Friday, April 18, 2026, where Sabrina Carpenter is expected to headline the night.

The takeaway

This surprise collaboration between Katseye and the 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers demonstrates the growing influence of K-pop culture on the mainstream music industry and the power of cross-promotional opportunities between different entertainment projects. It highlights the success both acts have found in recent years, with Katseye being nominated for Grammys and 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning Oscars.