On February 1st, KATSEYE took to the Grammy stage with a high-energy performance of the song rough in the Best Newcomer category. The team delivered a version built around movement and visual impact, while tweaking selected lyrics for the livestream. In updated lines, the original mention of Tesla was replaced with a robot to fit the televised scene.

In addition to this change, there is an extended dance break in the show that extends beyond the studio cut. After the show was aired, the Internet responded quickly. Reactions across platforms remained divided, with some viewers praising the girls’ confidence. However, others criticized the performance, with one X user commenting,

“Catherine thinks it’s inkigayo.”

Katseye thinks this is inkigayo

The girls’ appearance comes on the heels of two first-time nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo Performance. Gabriella. Many questioned their choice of songs for the show Gabriellasuggesting it was chosen due to live vocal difficulties. Others expressed “embarrassment” roughwondering why such a piece was chosen to perform at the event.

Lord, I feel embarrassed right now. but why @katseyeworld. Why? The Grammys are not MCountdown. Of all the songs, Rough? You just yelled. Gabriella is better. Why don’t you sing. It looks like a circus, with rough… . The shame is too much to bear

Katseye performs rough at Grammys instead of Gabriella because they know they can’t sing live

They literally performed hot chicks on the Grammy stage like a bag of takis help me feel embarrassed

Choosing to act rough over Gabriella is crazy. Like this is the Grammys

Meanwhile, many fans hailed the performance as the highlight of the night.

My girls all performed like I haven’t seen such a talented girl group in a minute

They gave the funniest performance of the night

They had the best show of the night so far and they ateQuote

Katsi goes to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After historic Grammy debut

katsey The spotlight will shift from the Grammys to late-night television next week. On February 4th, the sextet will make their debut The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Shortly after their Grammy debut. The appearance is scheduled for Wednesday at 11:35 p.m. ET. Converted to 12:35 noon (Korean Standard Time) the next day. The episode will air on NBC and the following day on Peacock.

During the show, the group will be interviewed by Jimmy Fallon. During Wednesday’s interview, the girl group is expected to reveal details surrounding the “exciting new partnership” teased on the show. Fans known as EYEKONS have been anticipating the Tonight Show announcement after Fallon appeared online eating raw zucchini, an apparent nod to lyrics from the band’s recent songs. Internet girl.

KATSEYE’s official Instagram account later responded to the video in the comments, writing: “What’s the word??👀” The same episode will also feature appearances by Ethan Hawke and Myles Garrett, as well as a musical performance by Nick Jonas.

Meanwhile, a quiet moment offstage at KATSEYE’s Grammy performance raised eyebrows when Laura’s dad was seen FaceTimed with Sofia’s dad Godfrey so he could watch the performance live. This interaction was an unforgettable moment for the HYBE team Grammy exhibit.