Debut (song)

"Debut"
Single by Katseye
from the EP SIS (Soft Is Strong)
Released	June 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
Genre	Pop
Length	2:03
Label	Hybe UMG Geffen
Composers	Ryan Tedder Tyler Spry Grant Boutin Omer Fedi
Lyricists	Ryan Tedder Tyler Spry Grant Boutin Omer Fedi
Producers	Ryan Tedder Tyler Spry Grant Boutin
Katseye singles chronology
"Debut" (2024) "Touch" (2024)
Music video
"Debut" on YouTube

"Debut" is the debut single by girl group Katseye. It was released on June 28, 2024, through Hybe UMG and Geffen Records, as the lead single from their debut extended play SIS (Soft Is Strong) (2024).

Background and release

After the formation of Katseye in Dream Academy by Hybe and Geffen Records,^[1] Hybe and Geffen announced plans to release Katseye's first EP in August later that year.^[2] The first single, "Debut", was announced on June 25,^[3] and was released three days later.^[4]

Critical reception

NME's Mika Chen considered the track a "high-energy pop anthem" that "balances its exciting chorus with sing-talk verses that ooze attitude," adding that the "slick production manages to capture Katseye's self-assurance despite being newcomers."^[5] Billboard Philippines' Gabriel Saulog commented that the song "marks a strong introduction to their unique sound and artistry,"^[4] while The Hollywood Reporter's Nicole Fell called it a "powerful and youthful pop track."^[6]

Music video

Directed by Gregory Ohrel, the music video filmed in Medellín, Colombia, premiered alongside the single.^[7][8] The video follows the girls through different places in the city, such as the Gilberto Echeverri Mejía Bridge, the C4TA, and the skatepark at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium.^[9]

Live performances

Katseye first performed "Debut" on July 29 at KCON.^[10] They later performed on the August 5 broadcast of Good Morning America.^[11]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from Apple Music.^[12]

• Katseye – vocals
• Ryan Tedder – writer, producer, vocal production, background vocals
• Tyler Spry – writer, producer, vocal production
• Grant Boutin – writer, producer
• Omer Fedi – writer
• Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • Bryce Bordone – assistant
• Chris Gehringer – mastering
  • Will Quinnell – assistant

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Touch"

Chart (2024–2026)	Peak position
Global K-Songs (Billboard Korea)[13]	40
Panama Streaming (PRODUCE [it])[14]	2444
South Korea Download (Circle)[15]	194
UK Video Streaming (OCC)[16]	49

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance

Chart (2026)	Peak position
Panama Streaming (PRODUCE)[17]	2772

Certifications

Certifications for "Debut"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[18]	3× Platinum	120,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)[19]	Gold	40,000^‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[20]	Gold	15,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[21]	Silver	200,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Peters, Mitchell (November 18, 2023). "HYBE x Geffen's 'The Debut: Dream Academy' Reveals Final Members of New Girl Group KATSEYE". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 29, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
2. Min-young, Kim (June 14, 2024). "HYBE, Geffen Records to debut new girl group Katseye on June 28". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2026 – via Naver.
3. Ji-hyung, Heo (June 25, 2024). "'하이브 美 걸그룹' 캣츠아이, 첫 싱글 'Debut' 커버 아트 공개" [HYBE US Girl Group Katseye Unveils Cover Art for First Single 'Debut']. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2026 – via Naver.
4. Saulog, Gabriel (June 28, 2024). "KATSEYE Make Their Official "Debut," Announce First EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on March 29, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
5. Chen, Mika (August 16, 2024). "KATSEYE – 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)' review: short but oh so sweet". NME. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
6. Fell, Nicole (August 23, 2024). "Girl Group KATSEYE Is Ready to Do It Their Own Way". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
7. Buitrago Bautista, Loren Sofia (July 2, 2024). "Katseye: el nuevo grupo internacional femenino que grabó su debut en Medellín" [Katseye: the new international girl group that recorded their debut in Medellín]. El Tiempo (in Spanish). Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
8. KATSEYE (June 28, 2024). KATSEYE (캣츠아이) "Debut" Official MV (video). HYBE/Geffen Records. Retrieved April 13, 2026 – via YouTube.
9. Peña, Ana María (June 30, 2024). "El grupo femenino Katseye elige a Medellín para su debut global" [Girl group Katseye chooses Medellín for their global debut]. Honorary Reporters (in Spanish). Archived from the original on April 13, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
10. "KATSEYE's Debut Performance at KCON LA 2024". Billboard. July 29, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
11. Katseye (August 20, 2024). Katseye performs its hit song ‘Debut’ (video). Good Morning America. Retrieved April 13, 2026 – via YouTube.
12. ""Debut" by Katseye (Credits)". Apple Music. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
13. "Katseye Chart History (Billboard Korea Global K-Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
14. "Charts digital Panamá – Semana #38" [Digital charts Panama – Week #38] (PDF) (in Spanish). Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos [it]. Retrieved September 25, 2026.
15. "Debut". Circle Chart. June 23–29, 2024. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024.
16. "Official Video Streaming Chart on 29/5/2026". Official Charts. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
17. "Mes de Agosto Top 5000 de Panamá" [Month of August Panama Top 5000] (PDF) (in Spanish). Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos [it]. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
18. "Brazilian single certifications – Katseye – Debut" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
19. "Canadian single certifications – Katseye – Debut". Music Canada. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
20. "New Zealand single certifications – Katseye – Debut". Radioscope. Retrieved April 30, 2026. Type Debut in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
21. "British single certifications – Katseye – Debut". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 26, 2026. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Debut Katseye in the "Search:" field.