KATSEYE‘s new teaser photo has sparked major backlash online, especially due to the sexy and revealing nature of the outfits.
The members of KATSEYE (Manon is on hiatus)
On June 17 (KST), KATSEYE announced the pre-orders opening for their upcoming release WILD.
welcome to the world of WILD – out august 14th!! you can pre-order now on our official store 🩷🩵https://t.co/NChZCsGJB5 pic.twitter.com/r4kL7bEmMi
— KATSEYE (@katseyeworld) June 16, 2026
It sparked a huge range of backlash.
While some hit back at the fact it meant that Manon isn’t returning to the group…
in case you guys needed another proof that manon ain’t coming back https://t.co/FlyxtIsuR9
— FLOMIXX (@FL0MIXX) June 16, 2026
pq n anunciam logo que a manon saiu mds https://t.co/PpL4Fnbp3W
— solita🪷 (@whowannakissx) June 16, 2026
Some mocked the possible lyrics.
LEAKED LYRICS 😱🚨:
w-w-w-w-w-we are WILD
yeah im wild
you wild
we wild
we like our chicken spicy
they like theirs mild
m-m-m-m-m-mild
but we w-w-w-w-wild
*moan sfx*
WILD WILD WILD https://t.co/dhgx9YorbE
— (🍋🐇) (@njcookie355) June 16, 2026
In particular, the first image sparked shock among netizens due to the sexy nature of the outfits. Some pointed out how problematic it was due to the age of the fanbase of KATSEYE, while others hit back at how odd it was that the group’s image suddenly became extra sexy after the youngest member, Yoonchae, turned 18.
i think the problem with katseye is that they occupy more of a tween/teen pop lane but they dress and act like they wanna be perceived more seriously as sexy but the actual music itself and their vibe only really lands right now with kids. and they’re a lil too risqué for kids. https://t.co/KycSGx0xut
— rαgє🅑🅞🅞🅑 (@carpetbathh) June 17, 2026
Why do they keep dressing them in lingerie https://t.co/LTD1SL80VA
— 🐰🩷HunniBunnii⟭⟬⊙⊝⊜⁷🩷🐰~ (@Huni_Bunnii_) June 17, 2026
no esperaron ni un microsegundo para empezar a sexualizar a yoonchae a penas el reloj dió las 12 en su 18avo cumpleaños huh https://t.co/N8PPShvWD7
— i,mika (@kaezide) June 16, 2026
They moving weird with Yoonchae since she turned 18 https://t.co/BMKlCCE4uG
— Starrr ✨ (@Myeyehavebeeni) June 16, 2026
The topic of KATSEYE’s outfits have always sparked debate.