Another KATSEYE member has taken a step back from the girl group, with HYBE announcing Friday (Aug. 7) that Sophia Laforteza is “temporarily unable to participate in upcoming promotional activities” via a written statement on social media.
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The message cites a need for the 23-year-old performer to prioritize her “mental health and wellness” as the reason for her pressing pause, noting, “Sophia has been receiving the utmost support, and following thorough consultations with medical professionals, it has been advised that she take dedicated time for extended rest and ongoing care to ensure a full recovery.”
“While Sophia herself is eager to perform alongside her members, the health, safety and long-term well-being of our artists will always remain our highest priority,” it continued. “We will continue to closely monitor her progress and support her journey … We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support for Sophia, and we look forward to her being back with KATSEYE.”
The company did not share any further specifics regarding Sophia’s condition.
Billboard has reached out to KATSEYE’s reps for comment.
The news will strike a familiar chord with EYEKONS, who have been waiting through the absence of member Manon since February. That month, HYBE announced that she would be taking a hiatus from the group “to focus on her health and well-being”; six months later, fans still haven’t received an update about when the Swiss performer will return.
Following Friday’s announcement, Sophia personally addressed EYEKONS with a message of her own on her Instagram Story. “It truly breaks my heart to have to miss out on a lot,” she wrote. “Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first. I’m realizing that if I don’t take care of my mind and body now, I won’t be able to keep doing what I love the most for so long.”
Thanking fans for being “so patient, understanding and always showing [her] so much love,” the New York native added that she promises to “work as hard as [she] can to get through this, heal properly and come back stronger.”
It’s been a hectic time for KATSEYE, particularly in the months since Manon took her leave. In April, the active members announced that their new EP, Wild, would arrive on Aug. 14, featuring singles “Pinky Up,” which debuted at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Animal,” which recently entered the chart at No. 24. The group’s schedule has also featured memorable performances at Coachella and Gov Ball, as well as the rollout of KATSEYE’s Wild Hearts film, and in early September, the band — also comprised of Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeung and Megan Skiendiel — will embark on a global tour.
Sophia has been one of the most vocal members of KATSEYE in terms of supporting Manon’s decision to step back over the past few months. “Because we did announce that it is about her well-being, it’s not our place or anybody else’s place to rush her,” she told Allure in June of Manon. “We want to give her all the time that she needs, all the space that she needs, and so we don’t want to make any assumptions, set anything in stone … She really deserves that, and the door is always open.”
See HYBE’s announcement below.
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