Good news, Eyekons: KATSEYE’s fearless leader, Sophia Laforteza, is officially coming back to the group after a months-long hiatus. On Thursday, October 8, the global girl group’s official Weverse and social media accounts relayed a major update regarding Sophia’s status in the band. Your kindness during this time has given me more strength than you know.
It hasn’t been easy, but I have been putting in the work by receiving the care I need, learning the tools to better support myself, and doing everything I can to nurture my well-being,” she wrote, in part. Sophia also admitted it “pains her deeply” to not participate in the group’s remaining U.S. tour dates, but reassured fans she’ll keep training to restore her health to its full potential. Please continue to support and cheer on my girls!!!
Trust that we've been keeping in touch, and know that you are always on my mind.” Since her temporary hiatus began in August, Sophia missed major moments during KATSEYE’s WILD era, including the group’s first-ever headlining performance at Hinterland Music Festival in Iowa, the premiere of their WILD HEARTS documentary. She was also absent from their Saturday Night Live debut and an exclusive KLUB KATSEYE event for top Spotify listeners in Brooklyn. You know how much I love being on stage, performing, and sharing these moments with you.
Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first,” she wrote at the time of her initial hiatus announcement. Thank you for being so patient, understanding, and always showing me so much love. It means more to me than I could ever say.” While there isn’t an exact date marked for Sophia’s return, we can expect her to reunite with her sisters sometime next year.
Sending our Filipina diva all the good vibes!
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