KATSEYE Secures First VMA Win and Surpasses 200M Spotify Streams

Lead: Global girl group KATSEYE captured their first MTV Video Music Award and crossed 200 million Spotify streams for “Gabriela” at New York’s UBS Arena on September 8, 2025.

Nut Graf: The dual milestones underscore KATSEYE’s rapid ascent in the international music scene, marking them as one of the fastest-rising acts to achieve both a VMA Moon Person and multiple triple-digit streaming records in their rookie year.

VMAs Triumph

KATSEYE clinched MTV Push Performance of the Year for their high-energy rendition of “Touch” during the VMAs pre-show, fending off competition from established and emerging artists alike.

Ceremony: 2025 MTV VMAs at UBS Arena, New York
Winning Performance: “Touch” (Live pre-show)
Moon Person Award: First in group’s history

Streaming Milestone

On the same day, KATSEYE’s side-track “Gabriela” from their second EP Beautiful Chaos surpassed 200 million Spotify streams, achieving the feat in just 77 days-the fastest among six-member acts to date.

Previous Hits: “Touch” and “Gnarly” also exceeded 200 million streams
Billboard: “Gabriela” leaped nine spots to No. 63 on the Hot 100 (Sept. 6 chart)

Group Background and Next Steps

Formed via the reality series Debut: Dream Academy, KATSEYE consists of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung. Since debut, they’ve:

Released debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) in August
Headlined Lollapalooza pre-tour performances
Announced the Beautiful Chaos Tour kicking off this November

Looking Ahead

Fans can expect new music and tour dates this fall as KATSEYE leverages their VMAs momentum and streaming success to expand their global footprint.