“The Crowd??” KATSEYE’s Shocking Popularity At The 2025 VMAs Becomes A Hot Topic
KATSEYE had a standout night at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, leaving a big impression both on stage and in the audience.
The global girl group not only secured a win but also turned their pre-show stage into one of the night’s most talked-about moments.
The group picked up the Push Performance of the Year award, celebrating their breakout success over the past year.
Need my fellow EYEKONS to join me in congratulating our girls, @katseyeworld 🏆 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/ndfv5akofh
— MTV (@MTV) September 8, 2025
They also performed two of their biggest tracks, the viral hit “Gnarly” and fan-favorite “Gabriela.” Dressed in matching outfits and bringing their signature sharp choreography, the members showcased powerful live vocals that impressed fans and casual viewers alike.
But what truly surprised people was the crowd’s reaction. The audience wasn’t just cheering… They were fully engaged from start to finish!
The crowd went wild as KATSEYE delivered a powerful #VMAs Pre Show stage of GABRIELA. pic.twitter.com/NfWvAnaDsG
— KATSEYE BASE (@KATSEYEBASE) September 7, 2025
Fans could be heard singing every lyric, from the rap verses to the chorus, with “Gnarly” in particular turning the venue into a sing-along.
ARE YALL HEARING THE CROWD?? KATSEYE YOU ARE SO LOVED pic.twitter.com/OnA2U3stEH
— rin 𐙚 (@mycatzeye) September 7, 2025
the crowd knowing both the lyrics and choreo…ooh katseye dont people's princesses like that! https://t.co/YtP1UtZnYO pic.twitter.com/1pd3IbJwYd
— compulsive liars anonymous (@solanahive) September 7, 2025
Many in the crowd even joined in on the choreography, replicating the now-iconic hand fan “Gabriela” move and other key moves as the group performed.
everyone doing the dance, oh katseye you have made it https://t.co/EyQ8Qojk6A pic.twitter.com/U4xOZFuTYw
— leo ✮⋆˙ (@quaketano) September 7, 2025
everyone doing the hand fan move in the audience omg katseye you are so loved 😭 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/7U40xjX8D5
— ashlee (@lacyIiv) September 8, 2025
The overwhelming reaction quickly became a trending topic online. Posts about the VMAs highlighted just how loudly the audience sang, how many were dancing along, and how unusual it was to see such energy during a pre-show stage. Many questioned why a group drawing that level of reaction wasn’t placed on the main broadcast instead.
katseye full gabriella perfomance, the crowd was LOUD #VMA pic.twitter.com/rqEatl8asZ
— rosa (@cutiedolliie) September 7, 2025
With fans not only streaming their songs but also memorizing lyrics and dances, the group’s VMAs stage has only fueled more conversation about KATSEYE’s rapid rise in the industry.
