{
  "id": 800755,
  "title": "Katseye seeks to show raw side in new ‘Wild Hearts’ film",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/katseye-seeks-to-show-raw-side-in-new-wild-hearts-film",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T19:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/08/14/music/katseye-film-harajuku-store/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles – The multicultural pop group Katseye, currently missing two of its original members, aims to present a more genuine and unfiltered image through their forthcoming EP, tour, and documentary film titled “Katseye: Wild Hearts”. The band, established in 2023, currently features only one member on leave. Sophia Laforteza recently entered a mental health hiatus on August 7, while her bandmate Manon Bannerman’s absence was disclosed on February 20. Despite her indefinite absence, Manon Bannerman remains a vital part of Katseye, according to lead singer Lara Raj. The documentary will showcase the band’s authentic journey, as they prepare to bring their raw sound to audiences worldwide.",
  "summary": "The film arrives as the multinational group navigates two members' hiatuses and prepares for its next chapter with a new EP and world tour.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "KATSEYE seeks to show raw side in new 'Wild Hearts' film",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/katseye-seeks-to-show-raw-side-in-new-wild-hearts-film",
        "published": "2026-08-12T08:54:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}