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KATSEYE's Hootie Frutti leaves fans divided after WILD release
A music group called KATSEYE made a new album called WILD.
The album came out on August 14.
KATSEYE is a girl group that works with two big music companies.
The group has five members now, after having six before.
One song on the album is called Hootie Frutti.
Some fans really like Hootie Frutti because it sounds fun and playful.
Other fans think the song is too repetitive and has silly lyrics.
The album has six songs, and one of them called Unloveu is only on the physical copy.
Unloveu is about moving on from a bad relationship.
Even when fans disagree, the new music is getting a lot of attention.
KATSEYE released their third EP, WILD, on August 14 through HYBE UMG and Geffen Records.
The final single, Hootie Frutti, was released alongside the EP and drew a mixed response from fans.
Some fans praised Hootie Frutti's playful energy and performance potential, while others criticized its repetitive nature and lyrics.
WILD's track list includes Pinky Up, Animal, Hootie Frutti, Bel Air, That Way and the physical-edition exclusive Unloveu.
Earlier singles Pinky Up (April 9) and Animal (July 24) were released before the EP drop.
- Who
- KATSEYE, the HYBE x Geffen girl group, who released their third EP WILD.
- What
- Fans gave mixed reactions to the group's new track Hootie Frutti, which was released alongside the WILD EP.
- Where
- Not specified in the articles.
- When
- The EP and Hootie Frutti were released on August 14; earlier singles Pinky Up and Animal came out on April 9 and July 24.
- Why
- Fans were divided over the song's playful energy and performance potential versus its repetitive nature, sound and lyrics.
Fans who praise Hootie Frutti
Fans critical of Hootie Frutti
Overall reception
Fans who praise Hootie Frutti
Enthusiastic support, praising the song's playful energy and performance potential.
Fans critical of Hootie Frutti
Unconvinced, criticizing the song's repetitive nature and overall execution.
Sound and lyrics
Fans who praise Hootie Frutti
The playful sound works well and is fun for the group's younger audience.
Fans critical of Hootie Frutti
The sound and lyrics are seen as low quality, with one fan calling the track 'slop' for about 90 percent of the song.
Use of members' talents
Fans who praise Hootie Frutti
The track showcases strong potential for live performance.
Fans critical of Hootie Frutti
The members' vocals are underused; one fan said simply letting them sing would make the song decent.
Key facts
- Group
- KATSEYE (HYBE x Geffen girl group)
- Project
- WILD - third EP
- Release date
- August 14
- Singles
- Pinky Up (April 9), Animal (July 24), Hootie Frutti (with EP)
- Track list
- Pinky Up, Animal, Hootie Frutti, Bel Air, That Way, Unloveu
- Unloveu availability
- Exclusive to physical edition; about detaching from a toxic relationship
- Fan reaction to Hootie Frutti
- Mixed - praise for playful energy vs. criticism of repetitive sound and lyrics
- Group size
- Six members, now five (per a fan comment)
Quotes
Anonymous netizen
A social media user commenting on KATSEYE’s new music video
“"I refuse to believe you guys actually gaf about Katseye's younger audience watching the hootie frootie video when we all had this mv on repeat when we were kids."”
wionews.com
“"See i never thought id see the day where i say this but i agree hootie fruitti is so bad"”
wionews.com
Sources
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