Katseye Celebrates 'Joint Slay' With HUNTR/X at Coachella 2026

K-pop girl group Katseye reflects on their Coachella debut, including a surprise collaboration with HUNTR/X and the live premiere of their new single 'Pinky Up'.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:10pm

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The K-pop girl group Katseye made their highly anticipated Coachella debut on Friday night, April 10, 2026, delivering an electrifying performance that included a surprise collaboration with fellow K-pop act HUNTR/X on their hit song 'Golden.' The group also debuted their brand-new single 'Pinky Up' for the first time live, which they described as one of their new favorites.

Why it matters

Katseye's Coachella performance marks a major milestone for the rising K-pop group, fulfilling a long-held dream to play the iconic music festival. Their collaboration with HUNTR/X also showcases the growing global popularity of K-pop, as two of the genre's biggest acts joined forces on the Coachella stage. The debut of 'Pinky Up' further solidifies Katseye's status as a force to be reckoned with in the K-pop world.

The details

During their Coachella set, Katseye welcomed HUNTR/X to the stage for a joint performance of the K-pop Demon Hunters hit 'Golden.' The group members expressed their joy at being able to share the Coachella stage with HUNTR/X, who they described as 'really nice' and 'sweet.' Katseye also took the opportunity to debut their brand-new single 'Pinky Up,' which they said is one of their new favorites due to its 'hard-hitting' and confidence-boosting sound.

  • Katseye performed at Coachella on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The group released their new single 'Pinky Up' just before their Coachella performance.

The players

Katseye

A K-pop girl group currently consisting of five members: Daniela, Lara, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae. The group made their highly anticipated Coachella debut in 2026.

HUNTR/X

A popular K-pop act that joined Katseye on stage at Coachella 2026 for a joint performance of the song 'Golden.'

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What they’re saying

“It was electric. Our dreams came true last night. You know, every interview, if you've ever asked our biggest goal it was playing Coachella. We achieved that last night. so I think it's so much gratitude.”

— Lara, Member of Katseye

“I was so happy to bring HUNTR/X to our Coachella stage. They were really, really nice. They were so sweet. When we started to sing 'Golden,' we saw a lot of the crowd was screaming — they were so excited. I was so happy about that.”

— Yoonchae, Member of Katseye

“It's really beautiful to have a joint slay on the stage at Coachella.”

— Sophia, Member of Katseye

“We absolutely love, love, love the song. To perform it for the very first time, debut it at Coachella, was fire. I looked back at the videos and I was like, 'Guys, we ate that.' Especially the dance break. The crowd went wild.”

— Daniela, Member of Katseye

“I think it's one of our favorites. It's very hard-hitting, something that makes us feel confident. I think it's probably pretty high up there.”

— Megan, Member of Katseye

What’s next

Katseye is expected to continue promoting their new single 'Pinky Up' and potentially embark on a world tour in support of their Coachella debut and growing global fanbase.

The takeaway

Katseye's Coachella performance showcased the group's rising star power in the K-pop world, as they fulfilled a long-held dream, collaborated with another top act, and debuted a new high-energy single that has quickly become a fan favorite.