KATSEYE, HYBE-managed emerging global girl group has been gaining traction on social media due to an unwanted controversy.
Post the grand debut, the group has been harnessing attention for their clean visuals, electrifying performances and engaging content clips. Nonetheless, social media has been brimming with messages, posts and threads expressing concern over the massive range of engagement gained by the group.
Katseye😭 it aint even funny how obvious it is. They fans be like "omg megan" then tweet be having 200K likes with 10 comments and 5 reposts
Atleast Fill the comments with bots too like damn https://t.co/ul8GpD686O pic.twitter.com/U9VsidjGWf
— LUX 🤠 (@Princelewinsky) July 1, 2025
Suspicion over metrics
The controversy commenced when the internet users noticed an unusual pattern of engagement on viral KATSEYE posts. Screenshots posted online featured likes, comments and shares from accounts that were newly created with default profile pictures. The accounts have minimal activity.
One post featured HYBE behind the possible increase in numbers, not through the purest means. Meanwhile, some indicated to the oddly drafted tweets and basic replies. On the other hand, some claimed that these could be a bot-generated response.
KATSEYE arrived in defense
katseye going viral from their music to their dancing to their facecards getting 100k+ likes daily and people are accusing it of being paid? 💀 they’re beautiful funny talented women obviously their engagement is high on every platform 😭 pic.twitter.com/JaAzUwpepa
— serena (@heartsmanon) July 1, 2025
Fans were quick to respond to the allegations. They claimed that the content going viral was truly entertaining, shareable, and captured the trends in music. Videos of the members taking part in latest trends, viral tunes and reels has been shared by fans widely, also welcoming new viewers to get abreast with the dynamics of the group.
While some supported the group’s popularity at the global charts due to the terrific range of momentum in their compositions.
HYBE yet to respond
HYBE, the management agency channelising activities of the group is yet to issue a statement on the ongoing controversy. The company also features famous groups including BTS, SEVENTEEN, and LE SSERAFIM.
