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Katseye celebrates Sophia Laforteza’s upcoming return to group
Group members expressed pride and support for Laforteza as she prepares to rejoin Katseye following her break.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Katseye members welcomed Sophia Laforteza back to the group during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Sunday, saying they are proud of her return.
Lara Raj told E! News, "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. She’s our sister, so we can’t wait for her to come back."
Laforteza announced in August that she would pause promotional activities to focus on mental health. HYBE and Geffen confirmed her return to group activities is set for January 2027.
The girl group began its "Wildworld" tour in Dublin on Sept. 1, with U.S. dates starting in Miami on Oct. 13 and continuing through November across North America.
Key facts
- Sophia Laforteza will rejoin Katseye in January 2027 (variety.com)
- Lara Raj expressed pride and support for Laforteza at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (variety.com)
- Laforteza stepped back from promotions in August 2026 for mental‑health reasons (variety.com)
- Katseye’s "Wildworld" tour started in Dublin on Sept. 1 and will continue in North America through November (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Katseye Says They’re ‘So Proud’ of Sophia Ahead of Her Return to the Group: ‘She’s Our Sister’”
