K-pop girl group Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza takes hiatus for mental health

The 23-year-old Filipino singer’s break comes days before the premiere of Katseye’s first documentary and the release of the group’s third EP.

Sophia Laforteza, the leader of global girl group KATSEYE, is temporarily stepping back from promotional activities to focus on her mental health and well-being, Hybe and Geffen said on Friday in a joint statement posted on Hybe’s fan-to-artist platform Weverse.

KATSEYE hit by another hiatus as Sophia Laforteza steps back  Reuters

The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.

“Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first"

Sophia Laforteza, a singer with the popular girl group Katseye, is taking a temporary break to focus on her “mental health and wellness,” the group has announced. In a statement posted to social media site Weverse, the group said that Laforteza “will be temporarily unable to participate in upcoming promotional activiti

"It truly breaks my heart," the 23-year-old singer said as she shared the announcement.

Katseye member Sophia Laforteza has announced that she’s taking a temporary step back from the group’s upcoming promotional activities, emphasizing that she needs to prioritize her “mental health and wellness.” In a post on Weverse, the group revealed that she has the “utmost support” from the band. “Following thorough

"If I don't take care of my mind and body now, I won't be able to keep doing what I love," the star wrote.