KATSEYE Leader Sophia's Health Hiatus Continues

Global pop group KATSEYE has provided an update on leader Sophia Laforteza's scheduled activities. Sophia will not be participating in the upcoming Wildworld Tour dates in Europe and the UK, which are set to run from September 1 to September 7.

The group's management, HYBE and Geffen Records, stated in a social media message that Sophia is focusing on her well-being and the company is committed to providing her with necessary support and resources. This decision follows an earlier announcement on August 7 that Sophia would take a temporary break from promotional activities to focus on her mental health and wellness.

According to the Los Angeles Times, her condition was slated for reassessment in September. Her mother, actress Carla Guevara-Laforteza, recently shared that Sophia has been engaging in low-key activities such as visiting Disneyland daily, baking, and painting to aid her recovery.

Sophia's hiatus began shortly after fellow member Manon also stepped away for health reasons in February. The remaining members—Lara, Daniela, Yoonchae, and Megan—continue to promote KATSEYE's music, recently performing at the Daisy Fields festival on August 29. KATSEYE has seen significant success, with their EP WILD reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200.