Global girl group KATSEYE released a new single titled Animal
on July 24, 2026, featuring a cameo by actor Demi Moore. The track serves as a pre-release for the group’s upcoming third EP, WILD, scheduled for release on August 14, 2026.
The collaboration pairs the rising pop act with the Oscar-nominated Moore in a high-concept music video that blurs the line between performer and observer. Written by Ed Sheeran and produced by Blake Slatkin and Omer Fedi, Animal
marks a stylistic shift for the group, exploring the dichotomy between public personas and private, uninhibited energy.
Demi Moore’s Role as Fashion Advisor
In the music video, Moore takes on a role described as a twisted version of Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada. The narrative features the members—Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae—shifting between masculine and feminine archetypes, including scenes in a boardroom wearing suits and ties.
The climax of the video centers on a styling sequence where the group frantically searches through clothing racks. Moore sits in the corner, delivering blunt critiques of their choices. When Lara Raj asks if she likes an outfit, Moore simply responds, No
.
“Is that the shoe? I don’t think so.”
Demi Moore, in the ‘Animal’ music video
According to reports from AOL and Tribune, Moore continues to reject combinations and instructs the girls to Tuck, tie, fab
. The sequence ends with the group screaming as clothes fly everywhere, leading to Moore declaring, All right. Let’s get wild
, before the members appear in glamorous outfits.
The Production and Creative Direction of ‘Animal’
The song’s composition is a collaborative effort. While Ed Sheeran co-wrote the track, additional writing credits go to Johnny McDaid, Blake Slatkin, and Omer Fedi.
This is not the first time KATSEYE has integrated established actresses into their visual identity. Jessica Alba previously starred in the video for Gabriela
, which also featured a boardroom setting. Recalling that experience, Sophia Laforteza told Rolling Stone that the group initially felt confident in their acting skills until Alba arrived, leading Laforteza to admit, S—, we all suck. That’s acting
.
Notably, member Manon Bannerman is absent from the song and video, as she remains on hiatus from group activities.
WILD EP and ‘Wild Hearts’ Cinema Event
The release of Animal
is the primary lead-up to the five-track EP titled Wild.
The group is expanding their brand into film with a limited cinema event on August 12, titled KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS. Produced by Interscope Films, Boardwalk Pictures, and HYBE X GEFFEN, and directed by Nadia Hallgren, the movie will document the group’s journey from the Dream Academy to their current success. Kymberli Frueh of Trafalgar Releasing stated the event is designed to celebrate the passionate EYEKONS community
through an immersive theatrical experience.
Following the August releases, the group will launch the Wildworld Tour in September, with scheduled stops across North America and Europe, including two nights at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Demi Moore’s Career Resurgence
Moore’s appearance comes during a period of significant professional momentum. Her role in the film The Substance earned her an Oscar nomination and the 2025 Golden Globe for Best Female Actor. This resurgence coincides with a shift in her personal perspective on aging.
“My relationship with [aging] now is much more in a joyous acceptance.”
Demi Moore, via PEOPLE at the 2024 Gotham Awards
By aligning with a Gen-Z global pop group like KATSEYE, Moore bridges the gap between Hollywood legacy and the new wave of K-pop-inspired global music. For KATSEYE, the collaboration provides a high-profile endorsement that elevates their high-concept branding just as they transition from viral success to a full-scale international tour.
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