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"Gabriela"
Single by Katseye
from the EP Beautiful Chaos
Language
  • English
  • Spanish
ReleasedJune 20, 2025 (2025-06-20)
Genre
Length3:17
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Andrew Watt
  • John Ryan
Katseye singles chronology
"Gnarly"
(2025) 		"Gabriela"
(2025) 		"Gameboy"
(2025)
Music video
"Gabriela" on YouTube

"Gabriela" is a song by girl group Katseye. It was released on June 20, 2025, through Hybe UMG and Geffen Records, as the second single from their second extended play Beautiful Chaos (2025). It has reached the top ten on the official music singles charts in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, as well as number 29 on the Billboard Global 200.

Background and release

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Following the success of "Gnarly", the group's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100,[1] Katseye announced their second EP, Beautiful Chaos on May 7, 2025.[2] The track list for the EP was released at the end of May, including "Gabriela" as one of its five tracks.[3] On June 16, Katseye released teasers for "Gabriela" and its music video, confirming it would be the second single from Beautiful Chaos.[4][5] "Gabriela" was released to streaming services on June 20, alongside its music video.[6] The song was previously offered to Anitta and Rita Ora, who both recorded versions in 2017.[7]

Composition and lyrics

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The lyrics for "Gabriela" were written by Andrew Watt, John Ryan, Ali Tamposi, Charli XCX and Sara Schell, with Watt and Ryan also producing the song.[6] Described as a Latin-inspired R&B pop song, the track includes a Spanish verse sung by Daniela in falsetto.[8][9] Lyrically, it explores the feelings of losing a lover to someone else; it has been described by multiple critics as a modern-day or Gen-Z "Jolene".[9][10]

Reception

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"Gabriela" was voted by Billboard readers as the best new song of the week on June 22.[11]

Music video

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A music video directed by Andrew Thomas Huang was released the same day as the single.[10] Two teasers were released, on June 17 and 18.[4][12] The video features the six members with voluminous, "retro" hairstyles in a telenovela-inspired setting, and includes an appearance by American actress Jessica Alba.[13][4] Alba opens the video, acting as the CEO of "Gabriela Enterprises" who is stepping down and determining her replacement out of the six Katseye members.[14] The members fight each other physically, sabotage a wedding, and appear on a fictional talk show.[15][16]

Credits and personnel

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Adapted from Melon.[6]

Location

  • Mixed at MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach

Credits and personnel

  • Katseye – vocals
  • Andrew Watt – producer, writer, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, background vocals
  • John Ryan – producer, writer, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, drums, programming
  • Ali Tamposi – writer, background vocals
  • Charlotte Aitchison – writer
  • Sara Schell – writer
  • Bart Schoudel - vocal engineering
  • Paul LaMalfa – engineering
  • David Rodriguez – engineering
  • Marco Sonzini – additional engineering
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • Bryce Bordone – mixing assistance
  • Mike Bozzi – mastering

Charts

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Chart performance for "Gabriela"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 44
Brazil (Brasil Hot 100)[18] 98
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] 57
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[20] 38
France (SNEP)[21] 192
Global 200 (Billboard)[22] 29
Greece International (IFPI)[23] 41
Ireland (IRMA)[24] 74
Lithuania (AGATA)[25] 89
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[26] 86
Malaysia (IFPI)[27] 6
Malaysia International (RIM)[28] 2
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[29] 28
Philippines (IFPI)[30] 6
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[31] 6
Portugal (AFP)[32]
[33] 		82
Singapore (RIAS)[34] 5
South Korea Download (Circle)[35] 126
UK Singles (OCC)[36] 42
US Billboard Hot 100[37] 87

Release history

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Release history for "Gabriela"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various June 20, 2025
[6]
Italy July 11, 2025 Radio airplay Universal [38]

References

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  1. ^ Mamo, Heran (June 6, 2025). "Katseye Heats Up 'Gnarly' Summer with Ice Spice Remix: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025.
  2. ^ Green, Quincy (May 7, 2025). "Katseye Announces New EP 'Beautiful Chaos': 'We Are So Excited to Invite You Into This ... World'". Billboard.
  3. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (May 28, 2025). "'하이브 걸그룹' 캣츠아이, 깨고 부수고 '레이지 룸' 장악했다". ChosunBiz (in Korean).
  4. ^ a b c Singh, Surej (June 17, 2025). "Katseye wind back the clock in 'Gabriela' teaser". NME. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  5. ^ Wickes, Hanna (June 16, 2025). "Katseye to Release Single 'Gabriella': Release Date, Album Details". J-14. Archived from the original on June 17, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d "Gabriela - Album information". MelOn. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  7. ^ Marinho, Vinicius (June 20, 2025). "Rejected by Anitta, KATSEYE's "Gabriela" reaches a new peak on the Global Spotify chart". Poptivo.
  8. ^ Custodio, Bianca (June 20, 2025). "Exclusive: Katseye Is Ready for 'Beautiful Chaos' Katseye on Preparing for 'Beautiful Chaos' and Reflecting on How Far They've Come". Vogue Philippines.
  9. ^ a b Momenian, Donya (May 29, 2025). "Katseye Share the Secret Meaning Behind 'Gabriela'". Teen Vogue.
  10. ^ a b Junaini, Hidzir (June 20, 2025). "Jessica Alba brings the drama in Katseye's telenovela-inspired music video for 'Gabriela'". Bandwagon.
  11. ^ Iasimone, Ashley (June 23, 2025). "Fans Choose Katseye's 'Gabriela' as This Week's Favorite New Music". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  12. ^ Kim, Ju-yeon (June 19, 2025). "New Katseye music video to feature twists, gowns and Jessica Alba". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  13. ^ Lee, Jung-youn (June 18, 2025). "Katseye to return with Latin-inspired sound". The Korea Herald.
  14. ^ "Katseye drops telenovela-inspired 'Gabriela' MV starring Jessica Alba". GMA News Online. June 20, 2025.
  15. ^ Singh, Surej (June 20, 2025). "Katseye enlist Jessica Alba for new 'Gabriela' music video". NME.
  16. ^ Mier, Tomás (June 20, 2025). "Katseye Cat-Fight Over Jessica Alba's 'Gabriela' in Telenovela-Inspired Video". Rolling Stone.
  17. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  18. ^ "Billboard Brasil Hot 100: 30 de junho, 2025" [Billboard Brasil Hot 100: June 30, 2025]. Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  19. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  20. ^ Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart. TopHit. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  21. ^ "Tops De La Semaine | Top Singles − Semaine du 27 juin 2025" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  22. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of July 12, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  23. ^ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 26/2025" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  24. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts (Week 26, 2025)". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  25. ^ "2025 27-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 4, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  26. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Jul 18, 2025". TopHit. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  27. ^ "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Malaysia Chart Top 20 from 06/20/2025 to 06/26/2025". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 1, 2025. [Select 2025 Week 26]
  28. ^ "TOP 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 26 (20/6/2025-26/6/2025)". RIM. July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025 – via Facebook.
  29. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  30. ^ "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Philippines Chart Top 20 from 06/27/2025 to 07/03/2025". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 8, 2025. [Select 2025 Week 27]
  31. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 11, 2025)". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  32. ^ "Katseye – Gabriela". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  33. ^ "Top 200 Singles Semana 26 de 2025" (PDF) (in European Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. p. 8. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  34. ^ "The Official Singapore Charts Week 26 (20 - 26 Jun 2025)". RIAS. Archived from the original on July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  35. ^ "Download Chart – Week 25 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  36. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  37. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of July 12, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  38. ^ Vitali, Giacomo (July 3, 2025). "Gabriela - KATSEYE". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved July 4, 2025.
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