KATSEYE takes over New York school cafeteria in special 'Animal' music video

Global girl group KATSEYE has captured the attention of fans worldwide with a special performance alongside local students in New York. Through a special 'Celebrity Substitute' version music video for their new song 'Animal,' KATSEYE captures the vibrant energy of the city.

KATSEYE visits a Queens, New York school cafeteria

The video is set against the backdrop of PS 17 in Queens, New York. The members of KATSEYE used the school cafeteria as their stage to perform 'Animal' alongside local students. Moving beyond simple stage production, the vivid atmosphere of the real-world school setting maximizes the song's energy.

This project was produced as a special collaboration with 'Celebrity Substitute,' directed by JAKE WILSON to enhance the video's quality. In the video, KATSEYE blends naturally with the students of PS 17, expressing the dynamic charm of 'Animal' by merging it with local culture. The core of the video is the transformation of an everyday cafeteria into a lively stage through the group's performance.

The production crew is equally illustrious. JULIAN SHAPIRO-BARNUM, BEN PASEK, and JUSTIN PAUL served as Executive Producers. Led by showrunner ALLISON KLEIN, the production team included NICK DYER, DANIELLE PERELMAN, and ZACH STAFFORD. Additionally, GRANT GILMORE and SOHEY SUGIHARA handled performance direction and choreography, bringing KATSEYE's signature dynamic movements to life.

'Animal' special video completed through global collaboration

The 'Animal (Celebrity Substitute Version)' video stands out for its harmony of visual and auditory elements. MATTHEW TOMPKINS served as Director of Photography to capture the vivid textures of New York, while ARIS CLINE, JACKSON KEELER, and KYLE BLAICH handled the editing to enhance the video's rhythm. Furthermore, the production design by MAYA NAKANO and CAROL HEE KIM contributed to the effective portrayal of the school cafeteria setting.

Through this video, KATSEYE delivers the energy of 'Animal' to fans worldwide while reaffirming their identity as a global group. The performance, synchronized with local New York students, clearly demonstrates the synergy created when talent trained under the K-pop system meets global local content.

Anticipation builds for upcoming EP 'WILD'

This special video expands KATSEYE's musical spectrum while heightening anticipation for their upcoming activities. Currently promoting 'Animal,' the group is also preparing for the release of their third EP, 'WILD,' which is expected to further solidify their influence in the global market. Fans are already following KATSEYE's every move through official channels such as their website, Instagram, TikTok, and Weverse, showing intense interest in the upcoming 'WILD' release.