Manon Bannerman has been on hiatus from KATSEYE since February 2026 to focus on her health and well-being. Sophia Laforteza stepped back in August for the same stated reason and sat out the entire European leg of the Wildworld Tour. Neither has an announced return date. The group has repeatedly said the door remains open and that it is not their place to rush either member or set a timeline in stone for the public.
Key Takeaways for Readers Searching KATSEYE News
This report is written for United States readers following live KATSEYE updates. Primary search topics covered here include Sophia Laforteza, KATSEYE, Forgotten Island, Never Tear Us Apart, DreamWorks, Filipino soundtrack. The goal is clear answers: what happened, why it matters, and what comes next on the tour and release calendar.
- Who: KATSEYE (HYBE x Geffen global girl group) and the members named in this story
- What: KATSEYE Hiatus Update: Manon Still Listed as Member, Sophia Prioritizing Health
- Why it matters: chart momentum, tour demand, member status, and brand growth in the U.S. market
- What to watch next: North American Wildworld Tour dates, streaming releases, and official member updates
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Manon Bannerman KATSEYE OT6. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
Manon solo photoshoot update. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
Manon photoshoot frame. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
Manon creative shoot. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
KATSEYE WILD era Manon. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
no katseye interview look will ever eat as hard as this ot6 meal in london
— (@unlovelogan) September 22, 2026
copenhagen!! European leg of THE WILDWORLD TOUR
— KATSEYE (@katseyeworld) September 19, 2026
Business and public materials have in some contexts continued to treat Manon as connected to the company structure. Sophia has released a solo soundtrack credit for DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island while away from the stage. Fans still ask the same questions after every major appearance, including the SNL debut and the European close: Will either return for the North American tour that opens October 13 in Miami at Kaseya Center?
What the Group Has Actually Said
In earlier interviews the remaining members emphasized patience and care. Sophia previously said the best response is not to make assumptions or lock a date that no one can honestly promise. The official language has stayed consistent across months: temporary hiatus, full support, door open. No departure has been announced for either member. That consistency is important because social media often fills silence with permanent-exit narratives that the group has not confirmed and that Lara and others have pushed back against when the rumors get loud.
The gap between “no exit announced” and “no return date announced” is where most of the fan anxiety lives. Both statements can be true at once. The group has chosen not to collapse them into a single dramatic update.
How Fans Are Holding Two Stories at Once
EYEKONS have spent most of 2026 celebrating sold-out arenas, a No. 1 EP on the Billboard 200, and major television exposure while also worrying about the two missing members. The four-member configuration of Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, and Yoonchae Jeung has proven it can deliver at arena scale. The emotional gap left by Manon and Sophia is still real. Both things can be true at the same time.
The group has asked for patience rather than speculation. That request is reasonable. It does not erase the curiosity that comes with watching a young group navigate this much change in public while still posting thank-you notes from sold-out cities.
What to Watch Before Miami
October 13 is the next hard date on the calendar. If either member is going to reappear for the North American leg, the window for a clean announcement is already narrowing. If the four-member setup continues, that will also be information. Until then, the accurate public status remains the one the group has repeated: temporary hiatus, supported, door open, no forced timeline.
Watch: Never Tear Us Apart — Sophia of KATSEYE (Forgotten Island)
Where can U.S. fans follow official KATSEYE updates?
Start with the official KATSEYE site and verified social channels, then cross-check major outlets such as Billboard and local tour promoters for ticket and broadcast details.
Is this story updated for U.S. time zones?
Yes. Dates and broadcast windows in this article are framed for American readers (ET/PT where relevant).
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Related Sources
- Billboard coverage of Sophia’s Forgotten Island cover
- Philstar: Sophia on the cover
- Forgotten Island official site
Photo via X — original post credit for SEO and attribution
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Official Sources & Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manon still in KATSEYE?
She remains on hiatus. No official exit has been announced.
Will Sophia join the North American leg of the Wildworld Tour?
No confirmation has been released. She sat out the entire European run.
When did the two hiatuses begin?
Manon in February 2026; Sophia in August 2026.
Has the group said the door is still open?
Yes. Public comments from members have consistently framed both absences as temporary and open-ended rather than final.
The group is moving forward on stage. The questions about the full six remain open — exactly as the members have asked fans to leave them for now.
