How KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza Made ‘Forgotten Island’ INXS Cover Her Own: ‘She Really Has the Story in Her DNA’
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
KATSEYE is a global pop group whose members perform together as singers and dancers. Sophia Laforteza, who is Filipino-American, recorded a new version of “Never Tear Us Apart”, a song first released in 1987 by Australian rock band INXS and later a US Top 10 hit.
The song features in the animated film Forgotten Island, whose story draws on Philippine mythology and centres on friendship. The filmmakers say it connects with that theme, and Laforteza has described a personal link to the film’s cultural background.
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