KATSEYE members are planning to welcome Sofia Laforteza back sooner than you think. At Sunday night’s (Oct. 18) 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Lara Raj, Megan Scheindiel, Yunche Jeong and Daniela Avanzini gave the first timeline for LaFortezza’s return from the group’s label’s temporary hiatus, announced in April to allow the 23-year-old singer to focus on her mental health and wellness.
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“We are very happy that she is coming back,” Raj said. E! news At the VS show, where he walked the catwalk Sciendial, Jeong and Avanzini performed “Pinky Up” and “Animal” before the group.
“We’re very proud of him. He’s really very brave,” he said. “We respect her so much for taking up space and taking time for her health. She’s our sister, so we can’t wait for her to come back.”
KATSEYE are in the midst of their first arena tour, with upcoming dates set for Tuesday (October 20) in Charlotte, NC, as well as shows across North America through November 24, culminating with two shows at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes on November 27 and 28.
The group said they are ready for LaForteza to return in January. “We’ve been through so much together, and we’ve created such a family together,” Scheindial said. “Being able to go through this journey with my sisters has been the best experience of my life.”
Earlier this month, the group’s label, HYBE x Geffen, first confirmed that LaFortezza would return to the stage in January. “Sofia is prioritizing her health and well-being with our full support and resources,” the company said in a statement, noting that the singer will not be a part of the North American Wildworld Tour or any promotional activities for the remainder of this year.
“We look forward to welcoming him back as Catseye continues this next chapter together in 2027,” the statement added. “We are incredibly grateful to Icons for the continued love, support, and understanding shown by Sophia and Catseye. Thank you for standing by her, and we look forward to celebrating her return with you in the New Year.”
In her own update on her Instagram Story, LaForteza described the work she’s been doing since going on hiatus. “It hasn’t been easy,” he wrote. “But I’m working on that by getting the care I need, learning tools to better support myself, and doing everything I can to nurture my well-being,” noting that her goal is to return “happier, healthier, stronger, and more grounded.”
In addition to LaFortezza’s hiatus, fellow band co-founder, Manon Bannerman, has been on break since February to focus on her health and wellness, with no update regarding her return timeline at press time.