KATSEYE turned the runway into a concert stage at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, delivering a two-song performance during the show’s PINK segment on Sunday, October 18, at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.
The four active members — Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae — opened their set with “Pinky Up” before closing with “Animal”. The group wore coordinated corset tops and black-and-pink miniskirts, performing their signature choreography as models walked the runway around them. According to Yonhap’s coverage, KATSEYE entered from the audience seating area rather than the stage, making their arrival part of the spectacle. Fans who missed the live show can watch the full set on the official Victoria’s Secret YouTube channel, starting at approximately the one-hour-and-eight-minute mark; PINK’s own channel also posted a clip of the “Animal” performance titled “KATSEYE - Animal | PINK Halftime Show ‘26”.
The HYBE x Geffen girl group joined an all-female musical lineup that also included Megan Moroney, Tate McRae and Megan Thee Stallion. Notably absent were original members Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza, both currently on hiatus from group activities. Sophia’s extended hiatus was recently announced to continue through January 2027.
On the pink carpet ahead of the show, Megan addressed Sophia’s absence, telling Entertainment Tonight: “We’re so excited that [Sophia’s] coming back. We gave her all the time that she needs and we love her so much. So, we’re so happy for her.” Daniela, meanwhile, teased what audiences could expect from the set, telling Zanna Roberts Rassi viewers would get “a sexy show.”
KATSEYE, formed by HYBE and Geffen Records through the competition series “The Debut: Dream Academy”, marks the third consecutive year a K-pop industry act has held the VS runway slot — BLACKPINK’s Lisa performed in 2024 alongside Cher and Tyla, and TWICE played the 2025 show in New York, the first K-pop girl group to do so. The appearance adds another milestone to a breakout year for the group, whose third EP “Wild” topped the Billboard 200 in August and who earned two Grammy nominations, for best new artist and best pop duo/group performance.
The performance capped a busy October for the group, following the North American leg of their WILDWORLD tour, and further cemented their place as one of K-pop’s most prominent crossover acts on the global stage.
