Watch KATSEYE & Bowen Yang Spoof Group’s Viral Mariah Carey VMAs Red Carpet Moment in ‘Gabriela’ Video
At September’s MTV Video Music Awards, a question about Mariah Carey‘s music videos stumped the members of KATSEYE. Just in time for Halloween, the fast-rising pop group has done its homework.
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On Tuesday (Oct. 28), KATSEYE dropped a Halloween-themed music video for “Gabriela,” which peaked at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang kicks off the video spoofing Billboard’s Kyle Denis. “We’re honoring Mariah Carey tonight,” he says. “Do you guys have a favorite Mariah Carey music video? We’ll go one by one — I feel like everyone’s got one!”
When Denis asked KATSEYE the question on the real-life VMAs red carpet on Sept. 7, the KATSEYE members answered with blank stares before quickly coalescing around Lara Raj’s answer of her favorite song — “either ‘Obsessed’ or ‘My All’.” In the “Gabriela” music video’s version of events, Yang’s question gives way to a fashion show featuring the group members modeling Carey’s most iconic music video looks. Daniela delivers a roller rink-ready “Fantasy” fit, Lara Raj bares some skin for her “Obsessed” costume, Sophia nails her sailor-themed take on “Honey,” Manon pulls a gorgeous wedding dress in honor of “We Belong Together,” Yoonchae dons a picture-perfect “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Mrs. Claus bodysuit and Megan brings everything home with a “Heartbreaker” costume that helped Yang introduce Bianca, Carey’s beloved music video alter ego.
How does Bianca fit in? According to Yang, “Bianca … really is the ultimate ‘Gabriela.’” From there, KATSEYE launches into a dance performance of “Gabriela,” with each member flaunting their very own Rainbow tank top to pair with their white booty shorts and black knee-high boots.
“I just asked a very simple question, but, go off, KATSEYE,” Yang concludes the video. “You clearly know and love Mariah Carey. Well, that was six eras, one lamb-approved carpet. Happy Halloween, EYEKONS!”
In addition to proving their Mariah Carey fandom, the new “Gabriela” music video also brings the group’s VMAs debut full circle in another way. At this year’s ceremony, where the ladies won push performance of the year, KATSEYE performed a medley of their Hot 100 hits, “Gnarly” and “Gabriela,” at the pre-show.
Check out KATSEYE’s Halloween-themed “Gabriela” music video below:
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