Huntr/x join Katseye at Coachella for surprise performance of “KPop Demon Hunters”' hit 'Golden'

Kathleen PerriconeSat, April 11, 2026 at 5:40 AM UTC

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Katseye perform with Huntr/x — Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna — at Coachella on April 10, 2026Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

Katseye were down a member for their Coachella 2026 debut on Friday, but they gained an entire girl group — Huntr/X from KPop Demon Hunters.

The ladies behind the fictional K-Pop girl group Huntr/x — Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey) — made a surprise appearance for a performance of the movie's Academy Award–winning song, "Golden," joining Katseye (now a quintet) on the Sahara stage.

The crowd recognized "Golden" immediately as it played over the speakers of the darkened backdrop. But when the lights came on, it was Katseye as Yoonchae Jeong and Megan Skiendiel took turns singing the opening lines.

Then, one by one, the three Huntr/x talents stepped into the spotlight as the cheers hit higher decibels. The eight voices harmonized "Golden" so flawlessly, perhaps a new supergroup was just born at the festival.

This was Katseye's first performance without fan-favorite Manon Bannerman, who announced her hiatus from the group in February.

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"After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and well-being," Katseye said in a statement. "We fully support this decision. Katseye remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us. The group will continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right."

Fans got their first look at the five-piece the day before Coachella, when Katseye dropped the video for their new single, "Pinky Up."

Katseye's Yoonchae, Lara Raj, Sophia, Daniela, and Megan perform at Coachella on April 10, 2026Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

"Golden" made history at the 2026 Oscars when it became the first K-pop song to win the award for Best Original Song. But it was the track's writers who made headlines on the big night when their acceptance speech was cut off immediately after Ejae first addressed the crowd.

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"Thank you to the Academy for this insane award," the singer said during the ceremony. "Growing up, people made fun of me for liking K-pop, but now everyone's singing our song and all the Korean lyrics. I'm so proud. And I realized, like the song, this award is not about success — it's about resilience. And I'm just so grateful to our team."

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