KATSEYE Achieve Their Highest Billboard Hot 100 Debut With “Internet Girl”

KATSEYE is officially having their biggest Billboard moment yet. The group has achieved their highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with their latest single “Internet Girl,” which entered the chart at No. 29, marking a new career peak for the rising act.

What makes the achievement especially notable is how it happened. “Internet Girl” managed to pull off this strong debut without a traditional promotion cycle. There was no official music video, no major broadcast stages, and minimal mainstream push. Instead, the song relied almost entirely on streaming performance, online buzz, and fan engagement, proving just how powerful KATSEYE’s growing global presence has become.

Adding to the milestone, KATSEYE currently has three songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time, including “Gabriela” and “Gnarly,” making this week their strongest showing on the chart so far. For a group still early in their career, maintaining multiple entries on the Hot 100 highlights their increasing impact in the U.S. market.

“Internet Girl,” however, has not been without controversy. Since its release, the song has sparked heated debate among fans and listeners. While some praised it for its catchy hook, ironic tone, and hyper-online Gen Z aesthetic, others criticized the track for being too unserious or divisive compared to the group’s earlier releases. The lyrics and concept quickly became a topic of discussion across social media, generating memes, reaction videos, and polarized opinions.

Despite, or perhaps because of, the mixed reactions, the song’s visibility continued to grow. Online discourse helped push “Internet Girl” into viral territory, driving curiosity streams from both fans and casual listeners. Rather than slowing the song’s momentum, the controversy appeared to amplify it, translating directly into strong chart performance.

The track also performed well internationally, charting across multiple global streaming platforms and further reinforcing KATSEYE’s expanding reach beyond the K-pop scene. The success of “Internet Girl” demonstrates how modern releases can thrive through digital culture alone, without relying on conventional promotional strategies.