KATSEYE's WILDHEARTS Movie Is Coming This August — See the Global Girl Group Like Never Before

The K-Pop-Format Group Everybody Took Notice Of Is Going to the Big Screen

Here's a movie that isn't a sequel, isn't a reboot, and isn't a comic adaptation — yet it might be one of the most exciting releases of August. KATSEYE, the global girl group created through Netflix's Pop Star Academy — now bring their story to theaters with WILDHEARTS, a feature film-documentary that opens by taking fans behind the curtain of their meteoric rise.

KATSEYE came out of the HYBE x Geffen joint venture (the same HYBE behind BTS), and the group combines six artists from around the world into one genre-mashing pop machine. With hits like Touch and Début already under their belts, WILDHEARTS promises the tears, the chaos, and the backstage moments the group is loved for.

What's In the Movie

This is not a music video highlight reel. The film follows the formation of the group, the brutal audition process from Pop Star Academy, and the massive 2026 tour leading to their biggest show yet. Expect never-seen footage of members like Daniela, Yoonchae, Manon, and their journey from trainees to the internet's favorite six-piece.

With the global K-pop wave continuing to dominate — think stadium shows and sky-high streaming numbers — the movie gives casual fans an honest look at the insane work behind the sparkle.

Should You Care?

• If you loved Pop Star Academy on Netflix, this is the sequel you didn't know you needed
• Perfect summer watch: inspiring, emotional, energetic
• Behind-the-scenes access to studios, dance floors, and dressing rooms
• A celebration of the new multi-market pop era

Bottom line: Whether or not you're already an EYE-KON, WILDHEARTS is a guaranteed good time at the movies this summer for anyone interested in what the next generation of global pop looks like.