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Katseye's 'Wild Hearts' film arrives as Manon, Sophia step away
Katseye is a pop group made up of six singers from different countries.
They have a new movie called 'Wild Hearts' showing in movie theaters in the United States.
The movie shows behind-the-scenes clips, fan videos, and interviews with the members.
It tells the story of how the group prepared new music called the Wild EP.
Two of the singers, Manon and Sophia, are taking breaks from the group.
Manon's break is because of health reasons, according to the band's companies.
Sophia said she needs to take care of her mind and body first.
Some fans were sad and did not fully believe Manon's reason for stepping away.
The other members say Manon will always be part of Katseye.
The group's new music comes out on August 14.
Katseye's first feature-length documentary, 'KATSEYE: Wild Hearts,' directed by Nadia Hallgren, opened in US theatres on Wednesday.
The film features behind-the-scenes footage, fan submissions, and candid interviews covering the group's journey to its third EP, Wild.
HYBE and Geffen Records announced on February 21 that Manon Bannerman is temporarily stepping away from band activities for health reasons.
Vocalist Sophia Laforteza announced a temporary hiatus, citing physical and mental health reasons, in a note on Instagram.
The band's Wild EP, including the Lara Raj-co-written track 'Unloveu,' is scheduled for release on August 14.
- Who
- Katseye members Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza, who stepped away from activities; the group formed through a joint venture between HYBE and Geffen Records
- What
- Release of the group's first feature-length documentary 'KATSEYE: Wild Hearts' alongside hiatus announcements from two members
- Where
- Theatres in the United States
- When
- Documentary released in US theatres on Wednesday; Manon's hiatus announced February 21; Wild EP due August 14
- Why
- Manon stepped away for health reasons per HYBE and Geffen Records; Sophia cited physical and mental health for her temporary hiatus
Fans
HYBE and Geffen Records
Reason for Manon's hiatus
Fans
Fans were not convinced by the health-related explanation and expressed distress over what they perceived as the sidelining of Manon.
HYBE and Geffen Records
HYBE and Geffen Records stated in a joint Weverse announcement that Manon is temporarily stepping away from band activities due to health reasons.
Key facts
- Documentary
- KATSEYE: Wild Hearts
- Director
- Nadia Hallgren
- US theatrical release
- Wednesday
- Members on hiatus
- Manon Bannerman, Sophia Laforteza
- Upcoming EP
- Wild (August 14)
- Band formed
- 2023 by HYBE and Geffen Records
- Debut year
- 2024
- First Grammy
- Song 'Gabriella'
Quotes
Sophia Laforteza
Lead vocalist of Katseye
“"She (Manon), no matter what, will always be a part of KATSEYE. I think it's a lovely thing for us and the fans to see the true, full journey."”
telegraphindia.com
“"I think she has always been meant to be the leader, and she feels like the roots of the tree, and we're like the branches that branch out."”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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