KATSEYE's 'Gnarly' hits Billboard Hot 100 at No. 82 — their first chart entry

KATSEYE's single 'Gnarly' reached No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100, the group's first entry on the US singles chart. The placement coincided with criticism of the song on release. Speaking on the Nicky at Night podcast, members framed the backlash as a turning point; Lara said the controversy "prepared" them for the rest of their career. (Billboard, 18 August 2026.)