KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza announces she is taking a hiatus from the group, following earlier news from Manon. The announcement comes as the five-member act prepares to release its WILD EP, prompting questions about how the pause affects the group’s near-term plans.
Stereogum and Consequence both report that Manon entered a temporary hiatus in February, and that Sophia’s announcement is the latest addition to that situation. While the outlets agree on the timing and the fact that two members are pausing their participation, they present limited further details about duration or whether any departure is permanent. Both accounts frame the updates in terms of an ongoing pause rather than an announced breakup.
The differing emphasis is mainly on the “rocky year” context cited by Stereogum versus Consequence’s straightforward presentation of Sophia as the newest member taking a break. Neither outlet provides additional, independently confirmed information on replacement plans, revised release timing, or the group’s internal decision-making.
