Katseye's Sophia Laforteza Pauses Promotions at 23 for Mental Health, Leaving Group With 4 Members
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 7
Katseye's Sophia Laforteza Pauses Promotions at 23 for Mental Health, Leaving Group With 4 Members
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 7
Summary
Sophia Laforteza, 23, will miss Katseye's upcoming promotional activities after HYBE x Geffen said medical professionals advised extended rest and ongoing care for mental health concerns.
September is the target for reassessment, with the label saying Laforteza is receiving full support even as she remains eager to perform with the group.
Instagram carried Laforteza's own message that health must come first so she can heal properly and return stronger.
Four members will now continue events because Manon Bannerman has been on hiatus since February for health and wellbeing reasons and has not yet returned.
Katseye, a six-member group formed in 2023 and nominated for 2 Grammys last year, has also said members faced multiple online death threats since debut.