{
  "id": 4775316,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T03:04:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/01/katseyes-sophia-to-miss-europe-and-uk-tour-as-hiatus-continues-leaving-group-to-perform-as-four/233491"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LOS ANGELES, September 1 — Katseye's upcoming European and UK leg of \"The Wildworld Tour\" will feature only four members, as Sophia remains on hiatus to prioritize her well-being. HYBE x Geffen Records announced yesterday via Katseye's official Weverse account that the 23-year-old singer will not participate in the tour dates from September 1 through September 17. The company emphasized that Sophia's health and long-term well-being are their top priority and sincerely request Eyekons' understanding. Sophia's continued absence means Katseye is currently performing with Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae, with Manon also on hiatus since February. HYBE x Geffen first announced Sophia's hiatus on August 7, citing medical professionals' recommendation for an extended period of rest and ongoing care, with her condition reassessed in September. The break occurred after a series of missed appearances, including Katseye's set at Hinterland Music Festival in the US and a Los Angeles screening connected to the group's documentary. The group has shown unwavering support for both Sophia and Manon, with Lara stating on NBC's Today on August 15, \"As Katseye, it’s so important to us to always prioritize our well-being. We stand by Sophia and Manon through and through. We ride for them.\" Sophia's absence is particularly significant as Katseye enters one of its most significant promotional periods yet, having debuted in 2024 with six members and quickly establishing a strong international following. The group's third EP, Wild, released on August 14, became its first release to top the Billboard 200, with tracks like \"Pinky Up\" and \"Hootie Frutti\" also reaching the Billboard Hot 100.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES, Sept 1 — Katseye will head into the European and UK leg of “The Wildworld Tour” with just...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-01T02:02:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}