KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza will resume group activities in the first week of January 2027, multiple outlets report, following a health-related hiatus that began in August 2026. In recent comments, Laforteza says it has not been easy and that she has been working on taking better care of herself in order to return.
The announcements also indicate that she will not participate in the group’s North American leg of the “Wildworld” tour this fall as she continues to prioritize her mental health and well-being. Variety and other coverage cite a notice posted on the group’s social media accounts, with support and resources provided by HYBE and Geffen. Across reports, the focus remains on her recovery and gradual return, while acknowledging that she will miss upcoming touring commitments before her January return.
