Under the lights of Dublin’s 3Arena, Katseye opened their Wild World Tour with a night that felt less like a first date with the city and more like the beginning of something much bigger. For their first ever Dublin show, the venue was sold out and from the moment the lights dropped, the crowd made it clear they had been waiting.
The opening night came with an unavoidable sense of change. With Manon and Sophia taking temporary breaks for their health and wellbeing, Katseye performed as a four-piece, with Daniela, Lara, Megan and Yoonchae taking centre stage. Rather than allowing the reduced lineup to overshadow the evening, the quartet embraced the challenge with confidence, filling the 3Arena with an energy far greater than their numbers suggested.
Across 19 songs and three distinct acts, the show moved effortlessly between polished pop spectacle and moments that allowed the individual personalities of the members to shine. Each act brought its own visual identity, keeping the pace moving while giving the performance a sense of narrative rather than simply feeling like a collection of songs.
The dance breaks were another highlight, with three of the four members receiving individual dance solos. These moments stripped the production back just enough to put the spotlight firmly on their talent and stage presence. Daniela, Lara, Megan and Yoonchae each brought a different flavour to the choreography, demonstrating why Katseye have become such an exciting force in the global pop landscape.
There was also something particularly fitting about beginning this new tour chapter in Dublin. The WildworldTour promises scale, ambition and spectacle, but the strongest moments of the night came when the production stepped aside and Katseye simply owned the stage.
For a first Dublin appearance, the group made quite an introduction. A sold out 3Arena, 19 songs, three acts and a quartet determined to make the night count, if this opening show is any indication, Katseye’s Wildworld era is only getting started.
Katseye photos & set-list:
Set-list:
Hootie Frutti
Internet Girl
That Way
Touch
Mean Girls
Daniela Dance Solo
Gabriela
Pinky Up
Megan Dance Solo
Act II
Animal
Tonight I Might
I’m Pretty
Time Lapse
Gameboy
Unloveu (Lara solo performance piano version)
My Way
Bel Air
Yoonchae Dance Solo
M.I.A
Act III
Debut
Iconic By Mistake (Le Sserafim – Illit – Katseye song)
Gnarly
Photos & words – Ian Mc Donnell @mcgigmusic
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