Wikipedia

Touch (Katseye song)

"Touch" is a song by girl group Katseye from their first extended play SIS (Soft Is Strong) (2024). It was released on July 26, 2024, through Hybe UMG and Geffen Records as the second single from the EP. The song is a liquid drum and bass-infused dance-pop song with R&B undertones, about moving on from a lover.

"Touch"
Single by Katseye
from the EP SIS (Soft Is Strong)
ReleasedJuly 26, 2024 (2024-07-26)
Genre
Length2:09
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Katseye singles chronology
"Debut"
(2024) 		"Touch"
(2024)
Yeonjun singles chronology
"Ggum"
(2024) 		"Touch" (remix)
(2024)
Music video
"Touch" on YouTube

"Touch" became a commercial success after a dance challenge to the song went viral on TikTok, entering the charts of Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and the Philippines as well as the Billboard Global 200 and US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

Background and release

edit

On June 28, 2024, Katseye released their first single "Debut", which garnered 2.3 million views within three days of release.[1] Following the single, they announced their next single "Touch" on July 23.[2] The single was released on July 26, 2024.[3] The song impacted US contemporary hit radio on September 20, 2024.[4] A remix featuring TXT's Yeonjun was released the next month on October 11, 2024.[5]

Composition and critical reception

edit
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZM     [6]

"Touch" was described by Grammy's Carmin Chappell as a drum and bass song with R&B undertones about moving on from a lover.[7] IZM's So Seung-geun called "Touch" a stark contrast from their upbeat first single "Debut", giving the single two out of five stars in a negative review.[6] Whereas in more positive reviews, Mika Chen of NME called the song "a dreamy dance-pop salute to independence" and The Times of India commended it as a pop anthem with a lively yet nuanced melody which showcases the group's enchanting vocals along with Music Daily who called the chorus "candy lacqured liquid drum and bass".[8][9][10]

Commercial performance

edit

"Touch" emerged as the group's breakthrough single, entering the charts in Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and South Korea as well as charting on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200[11] in September 2024 after a dance challenge to the song went viral on the video-sharing platform TikTok and garnered heavy attention.[12] The song also debuted at number 16 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart.[13]

Music video

edit

Directed by Cody Critcheloe, the music video shot in Los Angeles premiered alongside the single. The video that is heavily inspired by the late 90s and early 2000s, with a noticeable Y2K aesthetic,[14] follows a citywide search for member Yoonchae who has reportedly gone missing. Throughout the video each of the member's dream "charms",(Sophia's dream anchor, Megan's dual cherry, Daniela's guardian shield, Lara's limitless key, Manon's stellar tiara and Yoonchae's soothing shell) which symbolize their unique qualities are shown.[15] The video was highlighted for its nostalgic elements and energetic choreography.[16][17] The music video garnered over 50 million views by November 2024.[18]

Credits and personnel

edit

Charts

edit

Release history

edit
Release history for "Touch"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various July 26, 2024
Original
[31]
United States September 20, 2024 Contemporary hit radio
  • Hybe UMG
  • ICLG
 [4]
Various October 11, 2024
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Yeonjun remix
  • Hybe UMG
  • Geffen
 [5]

References

edit
  1. ^ "Katseye, Hybe's first multinational K-pop girl group, off to disappointing start-The Korea Herald view". www.koreaherald.com. July 2, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Girl group Katseye to release second single 'Touch' on Friday". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 23, 2024. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "HYBE's New Girl Group KATSEYE New Single 'Touch' Lyrics & MV Explained". ComingSoon.net. July 26, 2024. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024 – via Yahoo!.
  4. ^ a b "Hot New Releases". Hits Daily Double. September 20, 2024. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Yeo, Gladys (October 10, 2024). "KATSEYE tease remix of 'Touch' with Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun". NME. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  6. ^ a b So Seung-geun (August 7, 2024). "Katseye – Touch". IZM (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 28, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Get To Know KATSEYE: The Global Girl Group Styled After K-Pop Superstars | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  8. ^ Fabris, Andres (July 30, 2024). "Get In 'Touch' with K-pop Newcomers KATSEYE on the Charts". Music Daily. Archived from the original on August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  9. ^ Chen, Mika (August 16, 2024). "KATSEYE – 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)' review: short but oh so sweet". NME. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "HYBE's KATSEYE reveals new teaser for 'Touch'". The Times of India. July 25, 2024. ISSN 0971-8257.
  11. ^ "KATSEYE: The Newest Girl Group Taking the World by Storm". thebeat.asia. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  12. ^ Chong, Glenda (September 9, 2024). "Strength and Softness in One but Over Too Soon: A Review of KATSEYE's Debut EP — SIS (Soft Is Strong)". DANAMIC. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  14. ^ "'Touch' by KATSEYE... at DAVID". 'Touch' by KATSEYE... at DAVID. July 29, 2024. Archived from the original on October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  15. ^ "KATSEYE: Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, & Yoonchae". KATSEYE. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "KATSEYE Unveils New Single 'Touch', Along With Official Music Video". Crucial Rhythm. July 26, 2024.
  17. ^ "HYBE's KATSEYE reveals new teaser for "Touch"". The Times of India. July 25, 2024.
  18. ^ "New girl group Katseye features a member with Singaporean heritage". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  19. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  20. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  21. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of October 23, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  22. ^ "Malaysia Songs: Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  23. ^ "TOP 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 42 (11/10/2024-17/10/2024)". RIM. October 26, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 – via Facebook.
  24. ^ "Philippines Hot 100: Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  25. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 42 (11 - 17 Oct 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  26. ^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of November 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  27. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 40 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  28. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of September 21, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  29. ^ "Pop Airplay: Week of November 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  30. ^ "Digital Chart – October 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  31. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (July 26, 2024). "KATSEYE Long For Connection In New Single "Touch" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Touch_(Katseye_song)&oldid=1256472631"