KATSEYE (케이티셰이) released “Unloveu” worldwide on October 14, 2026, paired with a black-and-white visualizer on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel. The song first appeared only as a bonus track on Target and select international physical editions of the group’s EP WILD.
Key Takeaways
- “Unloveu” went live everywhere on October 14, after being limited to physical WILD editions since August 14.
- Lara Raj co-wrote the track with Ross Golan and Amy Allen, and co-produced it with Golan.
- WILD sits at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 dated October 17, its eighth week on the chart, after debuting at No. 1 with 170,000 units.
- “Animal” is in its 11th week on the Hot 100 at No. 32, with a No. 12 peak on Pop Airplay.
KATSEYE Brings ‘Unloveu’ to Global Streaming
The official release was set for October 13 at 5 p.m. PT and 8 p.m. ET in the United States, which converts to October 14 at 9 a.m. KST. Until this release, fans needed a physical copy of WILD from Target or specific international retailers to hear the song. Digital release removes that requirement and puts “Unloveu” on streaming platforms for every region at once.
Lara Takes a Bigger Creative Role
Songwriting and production credits
Lara Raj co-wrote “Unloveu” with Ross Golan and Amy Allen. Golan produced the track, and Lara served as co-producer. The credits give her a production role alongside her songwriting contribution.
What the visualizer shows
The visualizer is shot in black and white. Members leave the frame one by one over the course of the video. The final shot shows an empty chair.
WILD Remains Strong on Billboard
No. 39 in week eight
WILD ranks No. 39 on the Billboard 200 dated October 17, marking its eighth week on the chart. The EP debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated August 29, earning 170,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the week ending August 20. Of that total, 145,000 units came from album sales. The debut gave KATSEYE their first Billboard 200 No. 1 since the group formed in 2024.
‘Animal’ extends its Hot 100 run
“Animal” sits at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its 11th week on the chart. The song has reached No. 12 on Pop Airplay. “Animal” has also held a UK Top-20 run for seven weeks.
Release Times for International Fans
| Region | Local Release Time (Oct 13-14) |
|---|---|
| Thailand, Vietnam, Western Indonesia | October 14, 7 a.m. |
| Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore | October 14, 8 a.m. |
| Mexico City | October 13, 6 p.m. |
| Colombia, Peru | October 13, 7 p.m. |
| Brazil, Argentina | October 13, 9 p.m. |
| North America (PT / ET) | October 13, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET |
Why This Release Matters After the Physical Exclusive
Because the bonus track was tied to Target and select international retailers, fans without access to those stores had no easy way to hear it until the digital release on October 14. The October 14 release removes that barrier for fans in every region.
KATSEYE’s WILDWORLD arena tour includes a two-night stop at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, one of the tour’s confirmed Latin American stops. For fans in that region, the streaming release lands alongside an already confirmed tour date in their market.
Editor’s Take
Releasing a retailer-exclusive bonus track digitally two months after the EP is a way to give WILD a second news moment while the group is on the road. Sports Kyunghyang reported that the North American leg of THE WILDWORLD TOUR began October 13 in Miami, with the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show appearance set for October 18.
On the charts, WILD held at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 in both the October 10 and October 17 listings, so it was steady week over week. Whether the new single moves the EP’s numbers is not clear yet.
Sources
- The Korea Times · 2026-10-14
- Weverse · 2026-10-14
- Universal Music Canada · 2026-08-14
- KATSEYE Official Artist Channel · 2026-08-13
- Creative Disc · 2026-10-14
- Billboard Philippines · date unknown
- Yonhap News Agency · 2026-08-24
- Sports Kyunghyang · 2026-10-07