While the rest of KATSEYE continues the Wildworld Tour as a four-piece, Sophia Laforteza has a quiet but meaningful moment of her own. Her cover of INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart” appears on the soundtrack for DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island. The track marks the first solo credit for any member of KATSEYE — and it arrives while she remains on hiatus from group activities.
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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: Sophia of KATSEYE Drops Solo Spotlight on Forgotten Island Soundtrack With Emotional INXS Cover
- 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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Sophia Laforteza KATSEYE Forgotten Island soundtrack. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
Sophia Never Tear Us Apart cover. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
Sophia Laforteza solo spotlight. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
Filipino heritage Forgotten Island. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
Sophia KATSEYE portrait. Photo via X / official coverage — hosted on Vervado CDN.
THIS IS THE MOST SOPHIA THING I COULD DO
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) September 25, 2026
SOPHIA's Never Tear Us Apart has surpassed 201k views on YouTube
— Arz (@ArzzielMarcena) September 23, 2026
Photo: @katseyeworld on X
Watch the Official Audio – Never Tear Us Apart by Sophia of KATSEYE
Why This Song Feels Like a Sophia Project
Sophia has described the opportunity in personal terms. In a behind-the-scenes clip from the recording session she said, “When I was told I was going to be a part of this project, I remember thinking, ‘This is the most Sophia thing I could do,’ as one of the first things I do on my own.” She pointed to the film’s themes — culture, friendship, staying true to where you come from — as the reason the project aligned so closely with her values. “This is one of the most beautiful things I feel like I’ll ever do,” she added.
That framing matters. This is not a generic soundtrack placement. It is a deliberate first solo step that centers the same ideas Sophia has spoken about throughout her time in KATSEYE: Filipino identity, female friendship, and pride in origin.
Photo: @katseyeworld on X
Where the Track Sits in Forgotten Island
Forgotten Island opened in theaters on September 25, 2026. The soundtrack, released September 18, brings together a notable lineup of Filipino and Filipino-American artists including BINI, SB19, Lea Salonga, H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Ruby Ibarra, and Sophia. Her version of the 1988 INXS classic plays during an emotional scene between the film’s two lead characters. On Spotify the track crossed roughly 199,000 streams in its first days — solid early numbers for a soundtrack cut without a major standalone campaign.
Photo: @katseyeworld on X
The Timing and What It Means for KATSEYE Fans
Sophia stepped back from group activities in August and sat out the entire European leg of the Wildworld Tour. The solo release does not come with a return date or a public timeline for rejoining the stage. It does give EYEKONS a new way to hear her voice outside the usual group framework. For a fan base that has spent most of 2026 holding both pride in the four-member tour success and concern for the two missing members, the track functions as a quiet bridge — proof that Sophia is still creating, even while the full picture of her return remains open.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sophia of KATSEYE’s Forgotten Island Song
What song did Sophia of KATSEYE record for Forgotten Island?
A reimagined version of INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart.”
Is this Sophia’s first solo release?
Yes. It is the first official solo song credit for any KATSEYE member.
Where can I listen to the track?
Official audio is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and the Forgotten Island soundtrack.
Is Sophia still on hiatus from the Wildworld Tour?
Yes. She sat out the European leg and has not been confirmed for the North American dates that begin October 13 in Miami.
How has the song performed so far?
It passed approximately 199,000 Spotify streams in its first days of release.
In a year full of big stages and open questions for KATSEYE, Sophia’s contribution to Forgotten Island feels personal, understated, and true to her. The song does not resolve the larger story. It simply adds one clear, human chapter to it.
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
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