{
  "id": 4763647,
  "title": "Katseye's Sophia not joining group on Wildworld tour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/katseyes-sophia-not-joining-group-on-wildworld-tour",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T02:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/katseye-sophia-not-joining-wildworld-tour-6353436"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Katseye's Sophia Laforteza will not be part of the group's Wildworld tour, which is set to begin on September 1. The tour will take the band on a European, UK and North American journey. Fans had been speculating about Laforteza's participation after she announced a break from the group to focus on her mental health. In a statement shared on her Instagram Stories, Laforteza expressed her desire to participate in the tour and perform for her fans, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing her health and mental wellbeing. Her statement came after Katseye released an update on its Instagram, confirming that Sophia would not be joining the Wildworld Tour in Europe and the UK. The band and its management remain committed to providing Sophia with all the necessary support and resources for her wellbeing.",
  "summary": "Katseye are due to start their Wildworld jaunt on Sep 1, and will be performing at venues in Europe, the UK and North America on the tour.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sophia Laforteza will not join Katseye's Wildworld tour.",
    "Tour begins on September 1, traveling Europe, UK, North America.",
    "Laforteza prioritizes mental health, breaks from group."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development means Katseye will tour without a full lineup, with the band prioritizing Sophia Laforteza's mental health and wellbeing over her participation in the Wildworld tour.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Katseye’s Sophia to miss Europe and UK tour as hiatus continues, leaving group to perform as four",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/katseyes-sophia-to-miss-europe-and-uk-tour-as-hiatus-continues",
        "published": "2026-09-01T03:04:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}