JAKARTA - The shocking news comes from Sophia Laforteza, who is confirmed to take a temporary break from all activities with her group, Katseye. This step was taken to prioritize mental health recovery.
The decision of the Filipino idol was conveyed directly by the management through an official statement on the Weverse platform.
Management confirmed that this step received the full support of all group members and related teams after careful consideration.
"Based on thorough consultation with medical professionals, it is recommended that he take a special time for extended rest and continued treatment to ensure a full recovery," said an official statement from management, quoted Sunday, August 9.
Katseye management confirmed that although Sophia has a strong desire to continue performing on stage with her colleagues, the artist's physical and mental condition remains the most crucial consideration.
"Meanwhile, Sophia herself is very excited to perform with her members, the long-term health, safety, and well-being of our artists will always be our highest priority," the statement continued.
Through his personal social media account, Sophia also shared a message to fans. He admitted that he was very reluctant to miss various important agendas that had been scheduled.
"It breaks my heart to have to miss out on so many things. You know how much I love being on stage, performing, and sharing these moments with you. Making this decision was not easy, but I learned that health must come first," wrote Sophia.
Furthermore, he explained his awareness of the importance of maintaining the condition of the body and mind in order to survive for a long time in the entertainment industry.
"I realized that if I didn't take care of my mind and body now, I wouldn't be able to continue doing what I love for a long time," he added.
Sophia's break signal was actually seen when she was absent from the premiere of the documentary Katseye: Wild Hearts in Los Angeles. When confirmed on the red carpet, her groupmate, Lara Raj, briefly explained Sophia's absence.
"He was not feeling well, but he said hello," Lara said.
The announcement of Sophia's hiatus drew public attention, given that another Katseye member, Manon Bannerman, also took a temporary break in February.
The group, which is a collaboration between HYBE and Geffen Records, which is composed of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Yoonchae Jeung, Manon Bannerman, and Sophia Laforteza, is in the midst of being busy. They are scheduled to release a mini album (EP) titled "Wild" on August 13, followed by a series of concert tours in the fall.
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