# KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza's challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/katseye-member-sophia-lafortezas-challenges > Updated: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 2. After remarks in late July about severe online criticism, Sophia Laforteza announced a temporary pause from promotional activities on August 7. HYBE and Geffen confirmed via Weverse that she will miss the group’s third EP “WILD” (release August 14) and the start of the WildWorld world tour (September 1). Following consultations with medical professionals, the 23-year-old vocalist was recommended to take an extended period of rest and ongoing care to prioritize her mental health and wellness. While Laforteza expressed disappointment and stated her eagerness to perform, the labels emphasized that her long-term well-being remains the highest priority. This marks her second hiatus after Manon Bannerman’s February break, with her condition to be reassessed in September. The remaining four members will continue scheduled promotions, performances, and media appearances while she receives full medical support. In a July 30 Therapuss podcast, Laforteza described the intensity of “Stan Twitter” attacks, noting that despite online noise the group’s offline audience—exemplified by a well-attended Coachella performance—remains strong. She urged listeners to focus on real-world encouragement and reminded fans that the internet does not represent reality. The August 7 announcement also highlighted the upcoming documentary “KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS” and called on the EYEKONS fanbase to support her recovery. KATSEYE, formed in 2023 through the HYBE-Geffen “Dream Academy” competition, includes members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland and the United States. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Sophia Laforteza of KATSEYE announces hiatus for mental health KATSEYE leader Sophia Laforteza is taking a temporary hiatus to focus on her mental health and wellness, following medical advice for extended rest and recovery. 48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/katseyes-sophia-laforteza-takes-temporary-hiatus-for-mental-health ### 2026-07-30: K-pop group KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza confronts online hate KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza discussed online hate on a podcast, saying real‑world support, such as at Coachella, far outweighs social‑media criticism. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/k-pop-group-katseyes-sophia-laforteza-confronts-online-hate --- Cite as: KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza's challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/katseye-member-sophia-lafortezas-challenges