KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza is taking a temporary hiatus from promotional activities after HYBE said she needs to prioritise her mental health and wellbeing. The announcement matters because it leaves the group without a second member, following Manon’s health-related hiatus that began six months earlier, during a busy period of releases and touring.

HYBE said medical consultations recommended extended rest and ongoing care for the 23-year-old, but gave no further details about her condition or return date. Sophia told fans that health must come first and that she hopes to recover properly and return stronger; KATSEYE’s EP *Wild* is due on 14 August, while a global tour is scheduled to begin in early September.