Katseye女子团体成员Sophia Laforteza宣布暂时退出乐队，不参加即将进行的宣传活动[1]。HYBE x Geffen Records发表声明称，她正在接受医疗支持和咨询，其状况将在9月重新评估[1]。Laforteza在Instagram上表示："做出这个决定并不容易，但我正在学会健康必须放在首位。"[1]
这是Katseye今年内第二位离队成员[1]。此前Manon Bannerman在2月因健康问题宣布休假，迄今未归[1]。Katseye乐队于2023年成立时有六名成员，曾获得两项格莱美提名[1]。该乐队也曾因出道后收到多次在线死亡威胁[1]。
Sophia Laforteza has announced her temporary departure from the girl group Katseye due to mental health issues, marking the second member to leave the band this year. [1] She will be stepping back from upcoming promotional activities while receiving medical support and counseling provided by HYBE x Geffen Records. [1] Her situation is scheduled to be reassessed in September. [1]
This departure follows Manon Bannerman's hiatus announced in February, from which she has not yet returned. [1] The group, which was formed in 2023 and earned two Grammy nominations last year, will continue with four active members. [1] In a statement posted on Instagram, Laforteza expressed her reasoning, noting that "Making this decision wasn't easy, but I'm learning that health has to come first." [1] The band has previously faced challenges including multiple online death threats received following their debut. [1]