# Katseye's Sophia Laforteza Returns to Group

> Katseye's Sophia Laforteza to rejoin group in January 2027 after mental health focus.
- Title: Katseye's Sophia Laforteza Returns to Group · Rolling Stone
- Summary: Katseye's Sophia Laforteza to rejoin group in January 2027 after mental health focus. Katseye's Sophia Laforteza will return to the group in early January…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katseye-sophia-laforteza-return-group-2027-1235639811
- Author: Daniel Kreps
- Published: 2026-10-08T17:44:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: katseye, sophia laforteza, mental health, girl group, hybe, geffen, january 2027, the wildworld tour
## Sophia Laforteza's Return Announcement
Katseye's Sophia Laforteza revealed she would rejoin the group early next year after a mental health focus period.

> Sophia has been prioritizing her health and well-being with our full support and resources
## Group's Mental Health Focus
The group's management and label Hybe and Geffen confirmed Laforteza would not participate in the Wildworld Tour or promotional events this year.

> While Sophia will not be participating in THE WILDWORLD TOUR in North America, or promotional activities for the remainder of this year
## Laforteza's Return Timeline
Laforteza will resume group activities with Katseye beginning the first week of January 2027 after six months of mental health focus.

> Making this decision wasn't easy, but I'm learning that health has to come first
## Key takeaway

Katseye's Sophia Laforteza will return to the group in early January 2027 after prioritizing mental health.