SNACK: 3-line summary
- KATSEYE’s “Hootie Frutti” music video passed 100 million YouTube views at about 1 a.m. KST on September 23, 2026.
- It reached the milestone in a group-record 40 days, compared with 54 days for “Animal.”
- KATSEYE now has eight official videos with at least 100 million views each.
KATSEYE’s “Hootie Frutti” music video has reached 100 million YouTube views in 40 days—the fastest any official video by the group has reached that mark. The official lyric video below offers another way into the song; it is separate from the music video that set the record.
Snackgirls react
Kirari: I’d like to put the lyrics alongside the visuals for “Hootie Frutti.” I’m curious which words would stand out that way.
Nea: The comparison with “Animal” catches my attention: 40 days against 54. I’d be curious to revisit the two songs side by side.
“Animal” held the previous record
“Animal” took 54 days to reach 100 million views. “Hootie Frutti” beat that benchmark by 14 days, setting a new record within KATSEYE’s own official video catalog.
From August release to September milestone
Released on August 14, 2026, the music video crossed the threshold at about 1 a.m. KST on September 23, according to HYBE and Geffen Records.
Eight official videos above 100 million
With “Hootie Frutti” joining the tally, KATSEYE now has eight official videos with at least 100 million views apiece. That total covers official videos, not necessarily eight distinct songs or eight music videos.
Sources and checked date: September 23, 2026 KST