KATSEYE to Make Late-Night Television Debut on ‘The Tonight Show’ with ‘Pinky Up’ Performance

Rising global sensation KATSEYE is gearing up for a monumental milestone: their very first live performance on late-night television.

According to an exclusive announcement by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the dynamic quintet—featuring members Megan, Yoonchae, Lara, Daniela, and Sophia—will grace the stage during the August 12 broadcast. The episode is scheduled to air at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and will be available for streaming the following day via Peacock, cementing a major chapter in the group’s meteoric rise.

Beyond gracing the stage for their debut television performance, the members will join Fallon for an intimate couch interview. The conversation will center around their highly anticipated upcoming EP, Wild, slated for release just two days after their appearance, alongside exciting previews of their upcoming concert itinerary. Actor Matthew McConaughey is also scheduled as a featured guest for the evening.

While producers have kept the official setlist under wraps, fans are heavily anticipating a live rendition of fresh material from the Wild era. The project’s breakout lead single, “Pinky Up,” made waves back in April by climbing to No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. This success was quickly followed by the infectious track “Animal”—co-penned by pop powerhouse Ed Sheeran and paired with a cinematic visual featuring iconic actress Demi Moore—which made a strong debut at No. 24 in July.

The upcoming television spot arrives just weeks before the group embarks on their expansive Wildworld Tour this September. Previously, the ensemble visited Fallon back in February ahead of a high-profile commercial campaign with State Farm. This upcoming appearance will mark their first group television outing since HYBE announced that member Manon would take a temporary hiatus to prioritize her health and personal well-being. Addressing fan curiosity in June, Sophia emphasized the group’s supportive stance, stating, “It’s not our place or anybody else’s place to rush her. We want to give her all the time that she needs, all the space that she needs, and so we don’t want to make any assumptions.”

Watch Jimmy Fallon announce KATSEYE’s upcoming appearance in the clip below.

Source