KATSEYE are set to perform at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on 18 October, joining a musical lineup that includes Tate McRae, Megan Thee Stallion and Megan Moroney. The appearance adds a major fashion event to the K-pop-influenced girl group's growing list of international activities since their debut in 2024.
KATSEYE were formed through a partnership between South Korea's HYBE and US-based Geffen Records following the global audition project The Debut: Dream Academy. HYBE-Geffen Records confirmed their participation in this year's Victoria's Secret show on 30 September, placing the group on a runway bill that combines fashion presentations with live musical performances.
First established in 1995, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has featured major recording artists over the years, including Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Lady Gaga. The event returned in 2024 after a break from its traditional annual format, with K-pop acts among the performers at recent editions.
KATSEYE IS CONFIRMED AS PERFORMERS AT THE 2026 VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW!!!!! pic.twitter.com/GFzTdiaHGX
— daily sophia (@dailylaforteza) September 29, 2026
Major Music Lineup
The Victoria's Secret performance comes as KATSEYE continue to grow their presence on the US music charts. Their single 'Animal', released ahead of their third EP WILD, has remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks and currently sits at No. 30 on the chart dated 3 October. The song has also reached a new peak of No. 14 on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, which tracks plays on mainstream Top 40 radio stations in the US.
WILD has given KATSEYE their first No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Released in August, the EP debuted at the top of the US albums chart with 170,000 equivalent album units, according to Luminate. It has since remained on the Billboard 200, reaching No. 33 for its sixth consecutive week on the latest chart.
The group's previous EP, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, has also continued its Billboard 200 run. It currently sits at No. 195 in its 65th week on the chart, giving KATSEYE two releases on the Billboard 200 at the same time.
That chart activity provides context for the group's Victoria's Secret appearance, with 'Animal' and WILD both maintaining a presence on major US charts as they prepare for the Los Angeles show.
Katseye is poised to hit the stage at an upcoming Victoria’s Secret fashion show in Los Angeles on Oct. 18, according to its agency Hybe X Geffen Records on Wednesday.https://t.co/agxrqBR1n8 pic.twitter.com/1ccuiNjtLJ
— The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 (@TheKoreaHerald) October 1, 2026
From Global Auditions to the Runway
KATSEYE emerged from The Debut: Dream Academy, the global audition project created by HYBE and Geffen Records to form a multinational girl group. The group debuted in 2024 and is jointly managed by the two companies.
The members come from different cultural backgrounds, while their development incorporates elements associated with the K-pop training system. Since their debut, their career has combined music releases, live performances and international promotional activities as they have built an audience in the US and beyond.
Their Victoria's Secret appearance brings that performance-focused career into a fashion setting. The show has historically incorporated live music into its runway presentation, giving performers a role alongside the models and wider fashion production. The 2026 edition will also mark a change of location for Victoria's Secret, following two consecutive shows in New York. This year's event is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles and will be streamed globally on YouTube, extending the show's reach beyond the live audience.
With 'Animal' still charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and WILD maintaining a position on the Billboard 200, the 18 October performance arrives at a significant point in KATSEYE's emerging career.
