# How KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza Made ‘Forgotten Island’ INXS Cover Her Own: ‘She Really Has the Story in Her DNA’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/how-katseyes-sophia-laforteza-made-forgotten-island-inxs-cover-her-own-she-really-has-the-story-in-her-dna/
- Published: 2026-10-27T15:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T15:40:05+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/katseye-sophia-laforteza-forgotten-island-inxs-cover-video-1236368521/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Sophia Laforteza reinterprets INXS’ “Never Tear Us Apart” for *Forgotten Island*.
- The film’s friendship story and Philippine mythology shaped her performance.
- She plans to return to KATSEYE activities in January 2027.

## Summary

KATSEYE singer Sophia Laforteza has recorded a new interpretation of INXS’ “Never Tear Us Apart” for the animated film *Forgotten Island*. The filmmakers say the song reflects the friendship at the centre of the story, while Laforteza’s Filipino-American background helped her connect with the film’s themes inspired by Philippine mythology.

A digital bonus feature shows Laforteza and collaborators discussing the recording, which she performed while watching a scene from the film. The original song was a 1988 US Top 10 hit; Laforteza is currently on hiatus from KATSEYE for her mental health and plans to return to group activities in January 2027. The film is available digitally, with a 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release due on 1 December.

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