The official poster for girl group KATSEYE's upcoming "THE WILDWORLD TOUR" / Courtesy of HYBE-Geffen Records
Global girl group KATSEYE announced Wednesday a 27-city arena tour across Europe and North America this fall, a significant expansion from its sold-out run last year.
"THE WILDWORLD TOUR," produced by Live Nation, kicks off Sept. 1 in Dublin before running through an eight-city European leg that includes London, Manchester, Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne and Antwerp, wrapping Sept. 17 in Copenhagen.
The North American leg begins Oct. 13 in Miami and visits major markets across the United States and Canada, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas and Montreal, before the tour closes Nov. 27 in Mexico City.
The tour supports the group's upcoming third EP, "WILD," set for release on Aug. 14 via HYBE and Geffen Records. HYBE told The Korea Times that the five-member photo on the tour poster was taken during promotions for the group's recent single "PINKY UP," and that it remains unclear whether member Manon will participate in the tour as she is currently on hiatus.
From left are girl group KATSEYE members Sophia, Yoonchae, Lara, Daniela and Megan. Member Manon has been on hiatus for health reasons since February and did not participate in the group's recent "PINKY UP" promotions. Courtesy of HYBE-Geffen Records
The announcement represents a significant step up from KATSEYE's previous run. The group sold out all 16 dates of its 2025 North American tour, "The BEAUTIFUL CHAOS," across 13 cities. The EP of the same name peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and has remained on the chart for 45 weeks.
Formed through HYBE and Geffen Records' 2023 audition show "The Debut: Dream Academy," the group has performed at Coachella and Lollapalooza and appeared at the Grammy Awards in less than two years since debut. The group also has four songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart — "Gnarly" (No. 82), "Gabriela" (No. 21), "Internet Girl" (No. 29) and "PINKY UP" (No. 28).
The group is also set to perform at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25. KATSEYE is nominated for New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video and Breakthrough Pop Artist. General ticket sales for KATSEYE's "THE WILDWORLD TOUR" will open May 21.
Source: Korea Times News
