KATSEYE give update on Sophia’s hiatus ahead of Wildworld tour dates

KATSEYE have given an update on singer Sophia Laforteza’s hiatus ahead of their upcoming tour. READ MORE: KATSEYE – ‘Wild’ EP review: global girl group struggle to find the sweet spot The 2026 ‘WILDWORLD’ tour, which will take them across the UK, Europe and North America, kicks off on September 1. It includes shows at London’s The O2 and Manchester’s Co-op Live – see all of the dates here and find any remaining tickets here. It comes less than a month after Laforteza, who is the leader of the group, announced she would be taking a break to focus on her mental health. Now, the group has provided insight into Laforteza’s status ahead of the shows. In a statement shared yesterday (August 30), they wrote: “We would like to share an update regarding Sophia’s upcoming schedule.” They continued, via their Instagram story: “Sophia is focusing on her well-being, and the company remains fully committed to providing her with all the support and resources needed.” The message, which was also posted on Weverse and signed by HYBE and Geffen Records, went on to note that Laforteza “will not be participating in the Wildworld Tour in Europe and the UK.” “We sincerely ask for EYEKONS’ warm understan...