EYEKONS, the timeline is here. KATSEYE members Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Yoonchae Jeong and Daniela Avanzini gave E! News the first return date for Sophia Laforteza at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 18, confirming she’ll be back with the group in January. Sophia stepped away in April to focus on her mental health, and label HYBE x Geffen had already confirmed the January return earlier this month. The members said they’re“so proud”of her and called her“so brave.”
Until then, Sophia will miss the rest of the North American WILDWORLD tour and all promotions for the rest of 2026. KATSEYE is out on its first-ever arena tour, with dates running through Nov. 28 in Mexico City. Meanwhile, Manon Bannerman has been on a health-related break since February, and there’s no return timeline for her yet, so the group finishes 2026 as a four-member unit. Sophia has shared on Instagram that she’s been receiving care and building tools to support herself, aiming to return happier, healthier, stronger and more grounded.
A January comeback sets up a huge 2027 for KATSEYE, with fans already dreaming about what a full lineup could do on stage. For now, it’s a waiting game with a happy ending on the calendar. What’s the first song you want to hear when Sophia steps back on stage? Tell us in the comments.
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