KATSEYE's "Animal" has climbed back to No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated November 7, 2026, rising three places from No. 30 in its 14th week on the chart. The song's latest move comes in the same chart week that the group's third EP, WILD, holds at No. 38 on the Billboard 200.
Released as the second single from WILD, "Animal" has now spent 14 weeks on the Hot 100 without dropping below No. 35, underlining its staying power well beyond its first weeks on the chart.
Animal's Chart Run
"Animal" was released on July 24, 2026 (HYBE UMG / Geffen Records) as the second single from KATSEYE's third EP, WILD, which was released on August 14, 2026. The song was written by Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid, and produced by Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin.
The track peaked at No. 24 in its debut week on the chart dated August 8, 2026, and it has never charted lower than No. 35 during its 14 weeks on the Hot 100. Its climb back to No. 27 on the chart dated November 7, 2026, released November 3, 2026, follows a rise of three places from No. 30 the previous week.
The "Animal" music video passed 100 million YouTube views on September 16, 2026, just 54 days after the song's release, making it the group's fastest video to reach 100 million views. The video was directed by Cody Critcheloe and features a cameo by actress Demi Moore.
For more on the group, read the KATSEYE biography, and see the "Animal" lyrics and the WILD EP tracklist and facts. More on the group is also available in the KATSEYE "Wild Hearts" documentary.
KATSEYE postponed their Detroit concert while member Megan recovers; see the KATSEYE Detroit concert postponement post for details.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official "Animal" music video below, released on the HYBE LABELS channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KATSEYE's "Animal" peak on the Hot 100?
"Animal" peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its debut week, on the chart dated August 8, 2026.
How many weeks has "Animal" spent on the Hot 100?
"Animal" has spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, climbing back to No. 27 on the chart dated November 7, 2026.
Who wrote "Animal"?
"Animal" was written by Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid, and produced by Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin.
Where does WILD stand on the Billboard 200?
KATSEYE's EP WILD holds at No. 38 on the Billboard 200 in the same chart week that "Animal" climbs to No. 27 on the Hot 100.
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