KATSEYE’s new single “Gabriela” is already making waves with its telenovela-inspired visuals, bold Latin-pop sound, and fiery lyrics. But the song’s backstory adds even more drama to its already cinematic rollout: it was originally written in 2019 for a potential collaboration between Rita Ora and Anitta.
The track—now reimagined by the rising global girl group—was passed over by the original artists and eventually found new life through HYBE x Geffen Records. “Gabriela” officially dropped on June 20 as the second single from KATSEYE’s upcoming debut EP, Beautiful Chaos, which arrives June 27.
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Written by hitmakers Andrew Watt, John Ryan, Ali Tamposi, Charli XCX, and Sara Schell, “Gabriela” blends Latin flair, moody R&B, and cinematic pop to striking effect. What began as a demo built for major names in global pop now serves as a statement track for a new generation. With production by Watt and Ryan, the track showcases KATSEYE’s range and introduces their first Spanish-language verse, delivered by Daniela.
Adding to the excitement, the official music video stars Jessica Alba as the commanding CEO of “Gabriela Enterprises.” Styled like a telenovela, the video features the members of KATSEYE in full drama mode—fighting for power, status, and spotlight in a lavish boardroom showdown.
“Our music video for ‘Gabriela’ is vibrant, colorful, dramatic, and full of heart,” the group said in a statement. “We leaned into the world of telenovelas because they’re iconic and over-the-top in the best way. It’s all love, all homage—and definitely all drama.”
“Gabriela” debuted at No. 44 on Spotify’s Daily chart, becoming the day’s biggest new entry with over 2 million streams.
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