Fans Theorize HYBE Girl Group’s Song Could Be About Drug Abuse

HYBE girl group KATSEYE is gaining attention after fans began speculating about the meaning behind one of their songs.

Following performances and previews of their track “PINKY UP,” some netizens started sharing theories that the concept could be referencing drug culture.

The discussion centers around the phrase “pinky up,” which a few fans linked to the idea of a “coke nail” or “coke spoon,”a long pinky fingernail historically associated with handling powdered substances. The theory gained more traction due to a specific choreography detail where the members end the performance by bringing their pinky to their lips.

Their choreographer dances to it here.

Wait I actually hate him… pic.twitter.com/2xOdMyEQrw

— Snix (@snixlopezLFC) April 22, 2026

Fans began theorizing.

this video just made me realize pinky up is actually about c*ke…………

— ✰ (@breathinjennies) April 22, 2026

This was allegedly confirmed by the original song writer.

girl the songwriter said that pinky up is about coke

— Reyaa ꕤ (@moonlightbaoee) April 24, 2026

Officially, the song is said to be about 19th-century etiquette and staying classy. The lyrics seem to be about being in a happy state.

As the theory continues to circulate, the group has not addressed the speculation, leaving fans divided between those reading into the symbolism and those dismissing it entirely.