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Katseye Perform 'Animal,' Voice Support for Sophia, Manon on 'Tonight'
The group performed its new single while four members publicly expressed support for Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman, who are both on hiatus.
- On Wednesday, four members of Katseye—Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeung, Lara Raj, and Megan Skiendiel—performed their new single, 'Animal,' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
- The group's original six members have decreased to four after HYBE-Geffen announced that Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are on hiatus to focus on their health and well-being.
- Host Fallon acknowledged the change, telling the group, 'It's great seeing you support the other members as they've taken their breaks.' Lara Raj added, 'We have nothing but so much love and support for Sophia and Manon.'
- The performance promotes Katseye's second EP, Wild, releasing Friday, August 14, 2026, followed by the group's first arena world tour launching in September across North America and Europe.
- Although Hybe executives intend to reassess Laforteza's hiatus in September, uncertainty remains whether the two missing members will rejoin the group for the upcoming tour.
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[OSEN=Ji Min-kyung] The group KATSEYE showcased their dazzling wit and stage presence on a famous American late-night talk show, one day ahead of the release of their new album. Appearing on NBC's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' which aired on the 13th (KST), KATSEYE reunited with host Jimmy Fallon following their appearance last February. Fallon
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