"This is a whole kid's festival" - Internet divided as KATSEYE's young concert crowd sparks debate

KATSEYE's European WILDWORLD TOUR shows in Dublin and London have sparked an online debate over the young age of the audiences attending their concerts.Footage from the sold-out shows has circulated widely on social media, with clips from both VIP soundchecks and the main performances showing crowds that appeared to include a large number of children. The age of the audience quickly became a talking point among fans, with reactions ranging from amusement to criticism. Ad Some fans questioned the contrast between KATSEYE's audience and the group's increasingly mature image. The discussion also mentioned the group's latest single, Hootie Frutti, which faced criticism online from those who considered its concept and presentation overly sexualized. Others pointed out that younger fans attending KATSEYE concerts was not necessarily surprising, particularly as Yoonchae, the group's youngest member, is 18. Some fans defended the young audience and argued that children being present at the shows does not inherently create an issue. Ad Trending At the same time, others viewed the situation as ironic, suggesting that HYBE x Geffen Records' approach to KATSEYE appeared increasingly focused on presenting the group with a more mature image. The presence of many young concertgoers has therefore raised questions about how that image aligns with the group's actual audience. One netizen wrote, 'Omgg.. this is a whole kid's festival lmaoo??' Other users similarly focused on the apparent age gap between KATSEYE's recent concepts and the demographic seen in clips from their European shows. Ad Meanwhile others wondered why the group was being blamed and not the parents of the kids. KATSEYE continues WILDWORLD TOUR as Manon and Sophia remain on hiatus Ahead of the current tour, KATSEYE saw two members temporarily step away from group activities. Manon Bannerman paused her participation in February 2026 to focus on her health and well-being, while Sophia Laforteza later announced a temporary hiatus on August 7. Ad With both members currently absent, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, and Yoonchae Jeung have continued KATSEYE's scheduled activities. The group launched the fall leg of its WILDWORLD TOUR on September 1, with dates across the U.K., Europe, Canada, and the United States. The tour is scheduled to conclude in Mexico City on November 27. KATSEYE's next WILDWORLD TOUR concert is scheduled to take place in Paris, France, on September 9, 2026. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Cancel Submit Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback