#SHOWBIZ: Overwork concerns rise as KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza pauses group promotions
LOS ANGELES: Sophia Laforteza, leader of the global hit girl group KATSEYE, is taking an extended hiatus to focus on her mental health, joint management label HYBE x Geffen announced on Aug 7.
Sophia Laforteza, the leader of the global hit girl group KATSEYE, has taken an extended break to prioritize her mental health, according to a joint management label HYBE x Geffen. The unexpected hiatus has occurred amidst the group's rapid rise on global music charts, propelled by successful tracks like Touch and Debut. In an official statement, management confirmed that Laforteza would be temporarily stepping back from all group promotional activities, expressing sorrow for fans who were eager to see her on stage.
The group's management emphasized that her mental health and well-being are now the top priority. Following consultations with medical professionals, Laforteza received advice to take dedicated time for rest and ongoing care, with a reassessment planned for September. Fans quickly expressed concern over the group's intense workload, with some urging management to address the pressures faced by the multinational group.
The consecutive breaks of several KATSEYE members have fueled growing concern about the pressures of the K-pop training model.
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