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KATSEYE Says Sophia Laforteza Will Return to Group Activities in January
KATSEYE says Sophia Laforteza will return to group activities in January 2027.
Laforteza stepped back from promotional activities in August to focus on her mental health and wellness.
Her bandmates spoke in support of her at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York on October 18.
HYBE x Geffen confirmed her return is planned for the first week of January.
She is not expected to join the group’s current Wildworld tour, which continues across North America through November.
The group has also had another member, Manon Bannerman, take a temporary hiatus, and no return announcement for Bannerman has been made.
Laforteza’s return will follow a break focused on her health, with the group saying it is looking forward to welcoming her back.
HYBE x Geffen Records said Sophia Laforteza will resume group activities with KATSEYE in the first week of January 2027.
Laforteza stepped back from promotional activities to focus on her mental health and wellness.
Her fellow members said they were proud of her and looked forward to her return.
Laforteza will not join the group’s Wildworld tour, according to E! News.
The group members spoke about her return at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 18, 2026.
- Who
- Sophia Laforteza and her KATSEYE bandmates.
- What
- Laforteza is scheduled to resume group activities in January 2027 after a hiatus.
- When
- The first week of January 2027.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Laforteza stepped back to prioritize her mental health and wellness.
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Laforteza announced she would step back from upcoming promotional activities to prioritize her mental health and wellness.
HYBE x Geffen Records said Laforteza would resume group activities in the first week of January 2027.
KATSEYE members spoke about Laforteza’s return at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
- Return
- First week of January 2027
- Group
- KATSEYE
- Member taking hiatus
- Sophia Laforteza
- Reason for stepping back
- Mental health and wellness
- Announcement date
- Oct. 8, 2026
- Tour
- Wildworld tour was not to include Laforteza
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What people are saying
We are so happy that she's coming back
We are so proud of her. I think she’s really been so brave, and we respect her so much for taking the space and taking time for her health.
We are happy to share that Sophia will resume group activities with KATSEYE beginning the first week of January 2027
Being able to go through this journey with my sisters has just been the best experience of my life.
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Ahead of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Lara Raj shares how excited KATSEYE is for Sophia Laforteza's return to the group. 🩷