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Sophia Becomes Latest KATSEYE Member to Announce Hiatus from Group
KATSEYE member Sophia has announced a hiatus to prioritise her mental health, becoming the second member of the group to step back this year after Manon’s temporary break in February. The decision affects the group as it prepares for a new EP, television appearance and sold-out tour, while its label says Sophia’s recovery will take precedence.
Sophia said she was heartbroken to miss performances but needed to protect her mind and body for the long term, and thanked fans for their patience. HYBE UMG said medical professionals had advised extended rest and ongoing care, with a reassessment planned for September; KATSEYE’s EP Wild is due on 14 August and its WILDWORLD TOUR begins on 1 September.
In short
- Sophia is taking a mental-health hiatus from KATSEYE.
- Medical advice recommends extended rest and ongoing care.
- Her condition will be reassessed in September.
Explained simply
KATSEYE is a pop group formed through a partnership between South Korea’s HYBE and US record company Universal Music Group. Its members, including Sophia and Manon, perform and promote the group together.
A hiatus is a temporary break from group activities, and members may take one for health reasons. Manon took a temporary break in February, and Sophia has said she needs time to protect her mental health; the group’s label says her recovery will take priority.
The changes affect KATSEYE’s plans for new music and live performances. They also raise practical questions about how the group will carry on while a member is away and when she might return.