KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Takes You Inside The K-Pop Phenomenon’s World
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
October 2, 2026
Meet KATSEYE’s six members in a new documentary streaming October 16 on Disney+ and Hulu
EYEKONS, a.k.a. devoted fans of the K-pop phenomenon KATSEYE, have watched the group grow in real time. Now KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS turns the camera toward the work behind the group’s precision and the fan connection woven into its rise. Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae take center stage as the movie follows life after their debut.
Longtime fan or newly KAT-curious? You’re in the right place. Here’s what to know about the trailer, where to stream, the group’s story, and the six members at its center.
How To Watch KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS
The documentary begins streaming October 16, 2026, on Disney+ worldwide and Hulu in the U.S.
Inside KATSEYE’s WILD New Chapter
After two whirlwind years, KATSEYE lets the cameras follow what happens beyond the polished performances. WILD HEARTS captures their move into a new creative chapter, with dance rehearsals and studio sessions revealing the work behind the show.
EYEKONS have been part of KATSEYE’s story since Dream Academy, the reality competition where the group first formed. WILD HEARTS brings that connection on screen through fan-made footage, placing fans inside the movie rather than outside the velvet rope. The result is a documentary about six performers growing together as the spotlight keeps getting brighter.
How does WILD HEARTS continue the story after Pop Star Academy?
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE documented the intense training and selection process that created the group. WILD HEARTS catches up with the members after their debut, as their shared story shifts toward life as a working pop act and the start of their WILD chapter.
What new side of KATSEYE does the movie reveal?
Picture the seconds after the lights cut, when the smiles loosen and everyone exhales. The movie gives you access to rehearsals and studio work while also featuring between-take fun. It lets each member’s personality pop without losing sight of the discipline behind the group.
And if you’re fascinated by insider glimpses into the rehearsal-to-stage process, it’s worth checking out The End of an Era, a Disney+ docuseries about the work behind Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
Meet KATSEYE
KATSEYE is a 6-member global girl group whose lineup came together through The Debut: Dream Academy. The docuseries, Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, took fans inside the training behind the final group.
Who are the KATSEYE members?
Sophia Laforteza is the group’s Filipino leader and a vocalist.
Manon Bannerman is a Swiss vocalist.
Daniela Avanzini is an American vocalist and dancer.
Lara Raj is an American vocalist.
Megan Skiendiel is an American vocalist and dancer.
Yoonchae Jeung is a South Korean vocalist and the group’s youngest member.
How The WILD EP Connects To The Movie
The movie arrives in the same creative chapter as the WILD EP, which acts as a companion release rather than an official soundtrack. Studio footage also offers a closer look at how KATSEYE’s music takes shape.
KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Quick Facts
Consider this your backstage pass to the documentary’s format, creative team, theater dates, and runtime.
Is KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS a documentary?
Yes. It’s a feature-length documentary that follows the group through rehearsals and studio sessions, with more than concert performances to share.
Who is behind KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS?
Director Nadia Hallgren returns after Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, along with members of the docuseries’ creative team.
When was KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS first released in theaters?
The movie first had a limited theatrical release starting August 12, 2026. A red-carpet premiere at The Grove kicked off the celebrations on August 4.
How long is KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS?
At approximately 80 minutes, WILD HEARTS fits neatly into a movie night.
