KATSEYE arrived at the 2026 Grammy Awards as a rising global girl group: they performed in the Best New Artist medley, picked up nominations and turned heads on the red carpet — but they did not win a Grammy on Feb. 1, 2026.

What happened at the Grammys

The 68th GRAMMY Awards, held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and hosted by Trevor Noah, featured KATSEYE among the Best New Artist nominees. The sextet performed an energetic set in the category medley, delivering the song “Gnarly” with elaborate choreography that Billboard called a standout moment.

When winners were announced, Best New Artist was awarded to Olivia Dean. KATSEYE also competed in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance race for “Gabriela,” a nod that ultimately went to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for their Wicked duet “Defying Gravity.” In short: KATSEYE left the Grammys with high-profile exposure and nominations, but no trophies that night.

Who is in KATSEYE?

  • Daniela Avanzini — 21, from Atlanta; Cuban heritage; singer and dancer with early TV competition experience.
  • Lara Raj — 20, born in Stamford, raised in Dallas and New York; first-generation Indian American with modeling and campaign work.
  • Manon Bannerman — 23, from Lucerne, Switzerland; singer and model with Swiss, Italian and Ghanaian roots.
  • Megan Skiendiel — 19, from Honolulu; singer, dancer and actor who grew up performing.
  • Sophia Laforteza — 23, originally from Manila; bilingual vocalist.
  • Yoonchae Jeung — 18, from Seoul, South Korea; the group’s youngest member.

Red carpet and style moment

KATSEYE also made a fashion statement on the red carpet, arriving in coordinated Ludovic de Saint Sernin looks that mixed lace, studs and crystals. The group’s unified styling — like other bands at the show — underscored their identity as a carefully curated pop collective.

Why this matters

Although they didn’t win, KATSEYE’s nominations and televised medley put them in front of a global audience. The group already has multiple Billboard Hot 100 entries and now benefits from the mainstream visibility the Grammys provide — valuable for radio, streaming playlists and future bookings.

Industry and audience reaction

Music outlets highlighted the Best New Artist medley as a high-energy showcase; KATSEYE’s performance in particular drew praise for choreography and stage presence. The nominations signaled industry recognition even as the awards themselves went to other artists.

What to expect next

KATSEYE’s Grammys night is likely to translate into increased streaming and media attention. As a young group with members from diverse backgrounds and multiple Billboard-charting hits, they remain a profile-to-watch in 2026. Fans can look for more live appearances, collaborations and chart activity as the group builds on this moment.