The TikTok ban in the United States has been at the forefront of social media discourse for days now, but no one anticipated how much it would impact a certain HYBE group.
KATSEYE, the much-loved global girl group launched by HYBE in collaboration with GEFFEN Records, has announced that they will no longer be active on TikTok due to the restrictions in the U.S.
The group shared the news through their official TikTok account a while before the ban started and expressed gratitude to their fans (known as EYEKONS) for the support they’ve shown on TikTok.
All this work and TikTok is going away… Thank you, EYEKONS, for all the love and support on TikTok!! Make sure to follow us on all socials. See you soon!!
— KATSEYE
@katseyeworld all this work and TikTok is going away 🥹🤍 thank you, EYEKONS for all the love and support on TikTok!! make sure to follow us on all socials @KATSEYEworld. see you soon!! #KATSEYE ♬ original sound – KATSEYE
KATSEYE has frequently gone viral on TikTok thanks to their unique and entertaining content, so the ban has left both fans and members disappointed. Many fans have taken to social media to explain why the group can’t circumvent the ban, despite being a globally managed act. Since the members reside in California, they’re directly affected by the legislation. Fans clarified that alternative measures, like using a VPN or posting from overseas, aren’t viable due to the account’s restrictions.
Now that KATSEYE will no longer be posting on TikTok, lets look back at some of their EYEKONIC and viral moments on the platform.
KATSEYE was placed #8 in TikTok’s Top 10 Most Popular Artists Of 2024 (US).#KATSEYE @katseyeworld pic.twitter.com/hcAnEVzDdt
— KATSEYE News (@NewsKatseye) January 18, 2025
“or to sophia’s mom” 😭😭 the us tiktok ban is asking for drastic measures pic.twitter.com/FVoqw4YrSV
— katseye struggles (@katseyestruggle) January 18, 2025
As TikTok was one of their primary platforms for connecting with fans and promoting their music, the ban will seemingly mark a significant shift in KATSEYE’s promotional strategy. The group is expected to redirect their efforts toward other platforms, such as Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, to maintain their presence in the short-form video space.
Lara crashes out in a new message to Weverse Dms
“TIKTOK IS GONE, MY LIFE IS RUINED”#KATSEYE @katseyeworld pic.twitter.com/3MZxMTamx4
— KATSEYE News (@NewsKatseye) January 19, 2025
Megan mourns the loss of tiktok in a new message to weverse dms
“i’m literally just starting at the ceiling”#KATSEYE @katseyeworld pic.twitter.com/BOFBMtJXrM
— KATSEYE News (@NewsKatseye) January 19, 2025
It seems like despite all the challenges that come with the newly introduced TikTok Ban, KATSEYE thankfully remains committed to engaging with their fans worldwide.
