KATSEYE SNL debut put four members — Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, and Yoonchae Jeung — on national television with “Animal” and “Hootie Frutti” from the Wild EP. Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman remain on hiatus. For U.S. fans searching KATSEYE Saturday Night Live, four members SNL, or Hootie Frutti live, this is the full recap of what aired, what SNL released after, and why the set still matters for the Wildworld Tour.
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Stunning KATSEYE for their ‘Hootie Frutti’ performance at The SNL.
— KATSEYE B✶SE (@KATSEYEBASE) September 27, 2026
Watch KATSEYE Live From Saturday Night Live
Official uploads answer the search intent for “KATSEYE SNL full performance” and “Hootie Frutti SNL live.” Both televised songs are available as Live from Saturday Night Live videos on the group’s YouTube channel.
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Who Performed on KATSEYE’s SNL Debut?
Only four members performed: Lara, Daniela, Megan, and Yoonchae. That is the direct answer for “KATSEYE SNL who performed” and “KATSEYE four members SNL.” Sophia and Manon did not appear. Both have been on temporary health-related hiatuses — Manon since February 2026 and Sophia since August 2026. Management has not announced return dates for either member.
For a group built and marketed as six, that absence is not a small detail. It is the framing through which a lot of casual SNL viewers met KATSEYE for the first time. The performance itself still had to work without two familiar voices and two familiar positions in the formation.
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The Saturday Night Live has released KATSEYE’s untelevised ‘UnloveU’ performance on its official YouTube channel. Stream it now!
— KATSEYE B✶SE (@KATSEYEBASE) September 27, 2026
Animal and Hootie Frutti: What the Set Delivered
“Animal” and “Hootie Frutti” are the current-era tracks most associated with the Wild cycle. Choosing them for SNL was a statement of present tense, not a greatest-hits detour. On a four-member stage, those songs put more weight on Lara’s vocal lines, Daniela’s movement, Megan’s energy, and Yoonchae’s precision. Fan reaction online largely tracked the performances first and the lineup debate second.
SNL also released an untelevised “UnloveU” performance after the broadcast. That extra drop extended the social window and gave fans another official clip to share beyond the two songs that made the linear show.
Why a Four-Member SNL Debut Still Matters
Saturday Night Live remains one of the highest-visibility pop checkpoints in the United States. A clean debut protects ticket demand ahead of the Miami Wildworld Tour opener and keeps casual viewers inside the current KATSEYE story. The four-member unit already closed a sold-out European leg. SNL was the national-TV version of the same product.
None of that settles the longer human story of two members still away. It does show that the group can still land major U.S. stages while that story is unfinished.
Thank you, KATSEYE, Ramy Youssef, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart. Goodnight!
— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) September 27, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performed on KATSEYE’s SNL debut?
Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, and Yoonchae Jeung.
What songs did KATSEYE perform on SNL?
“Animal” and “Hootie Frutti,” plus an untelevised “UnloveU” later released by SNL.
Where can I watch KATSEYE SNL full performance?
Official Live from Saturday Night Live videos are on the KATSEYE YouTube channel.
Why were Sophia and Manon missing from SNL?
Both are on temporary hiatus for health and wellness reasons. No return date has been announced.
Does the four-member lineup affect the Wildworld Tour?
As of late September 2026, the North American leg is still expected to open in Miami with the four active members unless management announces otherwise.
By Shivam Das
