stepped back from select group schedules <\/a>and performances to prioritise her own recovery and wellbeing over five months ago.<\/p>\nThe back-to-back breaks have sparked discussion among fans regarding the intense pressure and relentless schedule faced by multinational groups operating under K-pop style development models.<\/p>\n
Despite her eagerness to perform, management stressed that long-term health takes absolute priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile Sophia herself is eager to perform alongside her members, the health, safety, and long-term wellbeing of our artists will always remain our highest priority,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
The Rise of KATSEYE <\/p>\n
KATSEYE was formed through the 2023 reality survival show The Debut: Dream Academy, a joint venture between South Korean entertainment powerhouse HYBE (the agency behind BTS) and American label Geffen Records.<\/p>\n
Designed as a truly global girl group using the rigorous and intense K-pop training system, the final six members were selected from over 120,000 applicants worldwide. <\/p>\n
The original members of the girl group include Sophia Laforteza from the Philippines, Manon Bannerman from Switzerland, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj and Megan Skiendiel from the United States, and Yoonchae Jeong from South Korea.<\/p>\n
Their journey to stardom was chronicled in the Netflix docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, which brought their intense preparation and group dynamics to millions of viewers globally.<\/p>\n
Since releasing their debut as a pop group, KATSEYE has racked up hundreds of millions of streams, broken onto the Billboard charts, and amassed millions of dedicated followers across TikTok <\/a>and Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sophia Laforteza, leader of global girl group KATSEYE, is taking an extended mental health hiatus, management label 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