KATSEYE announces the release date for the new single titled “Pinky Up”

KATSEYE has officially announced the release of their new single, “Pinky Up,” and fans will not have to wait long to hear it! The sextet revealed the track through a series of social media posts and teasers shared on Monday, March 30, 2026, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The first teaser showed the Mona Lisa lifting a cup of tea with her pinky raised. The second clip featured an arcade claw machine pulling out a sword among sparkling stuffed animals and a teacup.

These sneak peeks are sparking curiosity around the song, giving it a playful and stylish tone to the group’s rollout. The final post confirmed the single title, artwork, and release schedule. This is the official date: “Pinky Up” will arrive on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. PT and 12 p.m. ET. The cover art of the song shows a teacup, a toy cat, and bright pink lettering placed across the front. The group’s teasers suggest a concept that mixes elegance, mystery, and playfulness. Even before the music is out, fans are already getting a clear visual identity for the girl group’s upcoming music.

The release is coming at an important time for KATSEYE. The new single will arrive just before the group’s Coachella debut on Friday, April 10, 2026. This will also mark the group’s first new release since HYBE and Geffen announced that member Manon Bannerman would be on hiatus, with her return remaining unannounced. Even so, KATSEYE has continued with scheduled performances, including appearances at Lollapalooza Argentina, Lollapalooza Chile, and Estereo Picnic in Colombia. On March 24, 2026, the group was also announced as a headliner for the 2026 Head in the Clouds Music and Arts Festival, set for August 8, 2026, in Pasadena, California.