KATSEYE Set October 13 Release for Lara-Penned Unloveu

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KATSEYE are about to show a softer side. The global girl group from HYBE and Geffen Records, which debuted in 2023 with six members, has announced a new single called "Unloveu", out worldwide on streaming platforms on Tuesday, October 13 at 8pm EDT (5pm PT). The group revealed the song on October 9 in an official Weverse post, giving fans only a few days' notice. allkpop describes it as a surprise single. Lara takes the lead The biggest story behind "Unloveu" is who made it. Member Lara Raj wrote and produced the track with songwriters Ross Golan and Amy Allen. The Weverse announcement from the HYBE x Geffen team describes the song this way: "'UNLOVEU' traces the gradual process of moving through hurt and recognizing that feelings that once seemed impossible to escape have finally begun to fade." It adds: "The track reveals a softer, more mature dimension of KATSEYE's sound and offers one of the group's most emotionally reflective moments to date." Single facts Title: "Unloveu" Release: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 8pm EDT / 5pm PT Writers and producers: Lara Raj, Ross Golan, Amy Allen Announced: October 9 on Weverse Theme: moving on as painful feelings fade A vocal-focused change of pace allkpop reports that the single has been teased as more "vocal-focused", in contrast to the group's more energetic releases. IBTimes Singapore notes that the official announcement gives no further detail on the arrangement or production. Even so, the focus on vocals suggests the members' singing will drive the song. The theme is not about the moment of heartbreak itself. As IBTimes puts it, the song explores "the quieter realization that difficult feelings can eventually lose their hold". A teaser and a pre-save GMA News Online reports that KATSEYE shared a teaser on Instagram, ending with four members hugging. The group's social accounts have also been pushing a pre-save link ahead of release, with one teaser line reading "boy, please don't remind me". Where KATSEYE are right now "Unloveu" follows the group's EP Wild , which had two title tracks, "Animal" and "Hootie Frutti". KATSEYE are currently on their WILDWORLD world tour. The release also comes during a period of change in the lineup. allkpop and IBTimes report that members Sophia and Manon are on hiatus. GMA News Online adds that HYBE and Geffen have said Sophia will return to group activities, with her hoping to come back "happier, healthier, stronger" in January 2027. The announcement does not say how the current lineup will affect promotions for the single. A first for Lara For Lara, the single puts her work behind the scenes in the spotlight. IBTimes notes that her part in writing and producing the track shows a creative role beyond performing, giving the group music shaped partly by one of its own members. Why this single matters IBTimes Singapore sees "Unloveu" as a shift in KATSEYE's musical identity. The group has built its name on contemporary pop and performance-driven concepts. A quieter, more emotional track lets the members show a different range and puts more attention on their voices. The outlet also argues that the theme could make the song especially relatable. Moving on from someone is rarely instant, and the song's description suggests it will focus on the small changes that come with recovery rather than on a dramatic turning point. Releasing new music while on tour also keeps the group connected with listeners between bigger projects, IBTimes notes. With two members on hiatus, the single gives the current lineup a fresh moment of its own. KATSEYE first appeared as a six-member group in 2023, GMA News Online notes, and they have spent the time since building an audience in the global pop market rather than only in Korea. What's next The song lands on October 13 at 8pm EDT, which is 1am on October 14 in Lagos. Watch for whether a music video or live performance follows. For more global pop crossing over from Korea's biggest companies, visit our K-pop hub, and catch up on HYBE's record second quarter . Sources: allkpop | GMA News Online | IBTimes Singapore