KATSEYE just dropped their latest single Gabriela, and it’s everything we love about pop when it leans into glam, drama, and pure chaos. Released on June 20, 2025, the track arrives just a week ahead of their debut EP Beautiful Chaos — and let’s just say, the title is already delivering on its promise.
The Sound
“Gabriela” is a moody, mid-tempo Latin-pop track laced with fire and flair. Produced by Andrew Watt and John Ryan, the beat blends modern pop with a dramatic Latin rhythm, setting the perfect stage for a fiery vocal showdown. The lyrics serve big energy with the refrain:
“Hands off Gabriela.”
It’s catchy, confrontational, and totally addictive.
The Visuals
The music video? A telenovela fever dream. Styled like an old-school soap opera with a modern twist, the video features the girls playing rival characters in the boardroom — with none other than Jessica Alba stepping in as the cutthroat CEO of "Gabriela Enterprises." The fashion? Glam. The drama? High. The dancing? Sharp and sensual.
From catfights to choreography, the girls serve tension, glam, and humor all at once. It’s campy, chaotic, and completely intentional — and we love them for it.
The Moment: Daniela’s Bridge
Let’s talk about the moment everyone is obsessed with: Daniela’s Spanish bridge. Her angelic soprano cuts through the beat like a telenovela theme song, while the group hits the floor with jaw-dropping choreography. It’s bold, sultry, and a standout moment that gives Gabriela its emotional punch.
What the Fans Are Saying
While critics are a little mixed on the song itself, fans are living for the full package.
“It’s catchy, dramatic, and so KATSEYE. I’m obsessed.” — a fan on Reddit
“Jessica Alba in a K-pop video? 2025 is wild.” — Twitter user reaction
“Daniela’s bridge lives in my head rent free.” — literally everyone
Even though some feel the instrumental could’ve hit harder, most agree: Gabriela is fun, fearless, and fabulously dramatic.
Our Review
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Visuals: 10/10
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Vocals: 8/10
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Song Concept: 9/10
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Rewatch Factor: 12/10
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Overall: ★★★★☆
If Gabriela is a taste of what’s to come on Beautiful Chaos, we’re more than ready.
Final Thoughts
KATSEYE is quickly carving out a space in pop where storytelling, fashion, and fun collide. Gabriela proves they’re not afraid to take risks — and more importantly, they know how to have a good time while doing it.
So here’s our advice: grab your heels, cue the drama, and hit replay. Gabriela is outside… and she’s that girl.
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