KATSEYE performs "Gnarly" at the 2025 VMAS

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Why it worked

The video leverages the excitement of a live performance by a popular artist at a major awards show, combined with a visually engaging aesthetic and a clear call to action for voting, to drive engagement.

Summary

The video shows a performance by the group KATSEYE at the 2025 VMAs. The caption highlights the performance and mentions the broadcast channels and date for the 2026 VMAs.

Structure

1Performance begins
2Close-ups of performers
3Wider shot of the stage and audience
4Performers dancing and interacting
5

Original caption

I’m trying to find the right word to describe @KATSEYE’s 2025 #VMA performance but the only one that comes to mind? Gnarly 🤭 Don’t miss the 2026 VMA LIVE September 27th on @CBS and @Paramount+!

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KATSEYE ACTS - they perform a song. Removing them would change what happens in the video. VMAS APPEARS - it is an event where the performance takes place. Removing it would change what happens in the video. CBS APPEARS - it is a channel where the event is broadcast. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Paramount+ APPEARS - it is a streaming service where the event is broadcast. Removing it would change what happens in the video.