Who Choreographed “Hootie Frutti” by KATSEYE?

If you watched KATSEYE perform “Hootie Frutti” and immediately wondered who choreographed this? — I get it. The routine is fast, femme, playful, ridiculously high-energy and basically refuses to let you look away.

According to the official HYBE LABELS “Hootie Frutti” music video credits, Grant Gilmore and Sohey Sugihara are credited with performance direction, while Sienna Lalau is credited with contributing choreography.

KATSEYE “Hootie Frutti” Choreography Credits

• Performance Direction: Grant Gilmore (@9rant9ilmore) and Sohey Sugihara (@soheyheyhey)

• Contributing Choreography: Sienna Lalau (@sienna.lalau)

• KATSEYE: @katseyeworld

So, if you came here looking for the Hootie Frutti choreographers, those are the three names to know.

And as someone who dances, I have to say: this choreography is so much fun.

Who Choreographed “Hootie Frutti” by KATSEYE?

The official “Hootie Frutti” credits make an important distinction.

Grant Gilmore and Sohey Sugihara are credited with performance direction, while Sienna Lalau receives a contributing choreography credit.

That wording matters because a KATSEYE performance is about more than learning a sequence of steps. You are watching formations, transitions, timing, textures, dynamics, facial expressions and individual personalities all working together.

The members do not just hit the choreography.

They have to sell it.

And “Hootie Frutti” is giving full commitment required.

Grant Gilmore

Grant Gilmore is officially credited alongside Sohey Sugihara with performance direction for KATSEYE’s “Hootie Frutti.”

Follow Grant on Instagram: @9rant9ilmore

What immediately stands out to me is how confidently the performance enters the world of the song. There is almost no easing into it.

The movement feels bold, playful and intentionally larger than life when the music calls for it.

Basically, “Hootie Frutti” starts and everybody has somewhere to be.

I respect that.

Sohey Sugihara

Sohey Sugihara shares the official performance direction credit for KATSEYE’s “Hootie Frutti.”

Follow Sohey on Instagram: @soheyheyhey

One thing I really love about the performance direction is that KATSEYE looks polished without looking robotic.

The synchronization is obviously there, but the members still feel like individual performers.

Some moments are sharp and controlled. Others are loose, cheeky and almost chaotic in the best possible way.

That contrast fits “Hootie Frutti” perfectly. The song already has so much personality that overly restrained choreography would almost work against it.

Instead, the performance leans all the way in.

Sienna Lalau

Sienna Lalau is officially credited with contributing choreography for KATSEYE’s “Hootie Frutti.”

Follow Sienna on Instagram: @sienna.lalau

I love seeing contributing choreographers properly named because choreography has become such a huge part of how pop music lives beyond the original recording.

Sometimes you remember the chorus.

Sometimes you remember that one eight-count.

Then suddenly the movement is everywhere — TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, dance covers, fan edits and performances.

For a performance-driven group like KATSEYE, choreography can become almost as recognizable as the song itself.

That is a major creative contribution, and the people helping build that performance identity deserve their credit.

Why I Love the KATSEYE “Hootie Frutti” Choreography

I have already written about why I created my own choreography to “Hootie Frutti”, which led some very passionate KATSEYE fans to remind me that I was absolutely not doing the official dance.

They were correct.

But I genuinely love the official routine.

One of my favorite things about the KATSEYE “Hootie Frutti” choreography is how unapologetically energetic it is.

The song already feels like movement. The percussion keeps pushing forward, the production is maximal, and the choreography basically responds:

Okay, so we’re not calming down today.

Perfect.

I also love the femme energy running through the performance.

There is attitude without sacrificing technique. Some moments feel playful, some feel sensual, some are dramatic and others are simply fun.

It is giving confidence.

It is giving personality.

It is giving you better commit to this move or don’t do it at all.

As a dancer, that is what makes the routine so satisfying to watch.

You could technically learn every count in “Hootie Frutti” and still miss the entire point if you performed it with zero personality.

The expressions matter. The texture matters. The confidence matters.

“Hootie Frutti” needs commitment.

Why KATSEYE’s Choreography Becomes Part of the Song

Something interesting happened when I started posting my own KATSEYE dances.

When I danced to “Hootie Frutti” using my own choreography, fans immediately knew I was not doing the official routine.

The same thing happened when I danced to “Animal” by KATSEYE.

At first, I thought it was funny.

Then I realized it is actually a huge compliment to KATSEYE’s choreography and performance teams.

Fans already associate specific movements with the music. You hear the song and remember a formation, a gesture, a facial expression or the move that is supposed to come next.

At that point, choreography is not simply sitting underneath the music.

It becomes part of the song’s identity.

That is one of the things I find most interesting about KATSEYE. The visual performance adds another layer to the recording, and the choreography gives fans something they can recognize, learn, recreate and make their own.

“Hootie Frutti” Is Just Really Fun to Dance To

There is also a much simpler explanation for why the routine works:

“Hootie Frutti” is fun.

It is loud. It is rhythmic. It is femme. It is slightly chaotic. It has attitude.

And the choreography understands the assignment.

Watching KATSEYE perform it makes me want to get up and dance, which is probably one of the best compliments I can give choreography.

That instinctive connection between music and movement is also why dance has always mattered so much to me. I wrote more about that in How Dance & Fashion Shaped My Life, My Energy, and Who I Am Today.

Sometimes a beat hits and your body understands it before your brain has time to analyze why.

“Hootie Frutti” is one of those songs for me.

Frequently Asked Questions About the “Hootie Frutti” Choreography

Who choreographed “Hootie Frutti” by KATSEYE?

According to the official HYBE LABELS music video credits, Grant Gilmore and Sohey Sugihara are credited with performance direction for KATSEYE’s “Hootie Frutti,” while Sienna Lalau is credited with contributing choreography.

Who are the KATSEYE “Hootie Frutti” choreographers?

The three credited names connected to the official “Hootie Frutti” performance are Grant Gilmore, Sohey Sugihara and Sienna Lalau. Grant Gilmore and Sohey Sugihara receive performance direction credits, while Sienna Lalau receives a contributing choreography credit.

What are the “Hootie Frutti” choreographers’ Instagram accounts?

You can follow Grant Gilmore at @9rant9ilmore, Sohey Sugihara at @soheyheyhey and Sienna Lalau at @sienna.lalau.

You can follow KATSEYE on their official Instagram at @katseyeworld.

Is Jeremy Melodious doing the official “Hootie Frutti” choreography?

No. My original KATSEYE “Hootie Frutti” dance uses my own choreography and interpretation of the song.

I love the official routine. I just apparently enjoy dancing first and asking questions later.

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I Can’t Stop Dancing to “Animal” by KATSEYE

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