Katseye's Sophia Laforteza to Step Back From Group
HYBE said medical professionals advised rest and ongoing care as the 23-year-old singer steps back from upcoming KATSEYE promotions.
- On Friday, August 7, HYBE and Geffen announced that KATSEYE leader Sophia Laforteza is temporarily unable to participate in upcoming promotional activities, citing mental health and wellness as the reason for her pause.
- The news follows member Manon Bannerman's February 2026 hiatus, marking the second time a KATSEYE member has taken a temporary break to prioritize well-being and health.
- Laforteza shared on Instagram that "health has to come first," after medical professionals advised her to take "dedicated time for extended rest and ongoing care" to ensure full recovery.
- HYBE and Geffen plan to reassess Laforteza's condition in September, while the group will continue scheduled activities during her absence, the labels confirmed.
- KATSEYE remains committed to their upcoming global tour and the success of their EP, Beautiful Chaos, released in June 2025 as a bold new chapter for the group.
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