On the 20th, KATSEYE released its new single “Gabriela” prior to the release of the new album.
“Gabriela” is a combination of sophisticated pop sound and Latin acoustic guitar, featuring KATSEYE’s sensual energy and more mature vocal capabilities. The song is co-produced by Grammy-winning Andrew Watt and John Ryan, and boasts high musical perfection with world-class composers such as Ali Tamposi.
The lyrics are also witty as they capture the tension in a love triangle. KATSEYE expresses ambivalence and curiosity about the fascinating existence of a lover in front of them with dreamy and straightforward lyrics. In particular, The Spanish part maximizes the emotional line of the song. As a global group, their identity is clearly imprinted once again.
The six members are performing intensely as the main characters who are at the center of jealousy and conflict in the music video. The combination of dark struggle to prove “who Gabriela is,” exaggerated emotional acting, colorful colors, and dramatic camera work has created a pleasant and original work. On top of that, a surprise appearance by top Hollywood actor Jessica Alba energizes an interesting story.
The dual structure of production that moves between the world in TV and reality is unique. In “drama” with a 4:3 ratio of VHS, fierce conflict unfolds, and in “reality” with a 16:9 ratio of high definition, pop star KATSEYE’ stage performance and behind-the-scenes drama scenes intersect to catch the eye. And in the second half of the video, Gabriela’s identity is revealed, giving viewers the beauty of a twist.
KATSEYE has proved its presence in the global music market by entering the U.S. Billboard main song chart “Hot 100” and the U.K.’s “Official Single Top 100” through its previous work “Gnarly.” Music fans around the world are paying attention to their next move, which showed an expanded musical spectrum and another charm through “Gabriela.”
Meanwhile, KATSEYE will release its second EP “BEAUTIFUL CHAOS” on the 27th. The EP will contain a total of five songs, including “Gabriela” and “Gnarly,” “Gameboy,” “Mean Girls,” and “M.I.A.”
