KATSEYE Sophia’s mum shares update on her mental health after she stepped back from group

KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza has been taking some very wholesome time away from the spotlight, with her mum revealing what the singer has been getting up to during her hiatus from the group.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sophia’s mum, actress Carla Guevara-Laforteza, has shared an update on how her daughter is doing after she temporarily stepped back from KATSEYE to focus on her mental health.

Speaking to Vogue Philippines on Monday, Carla said Sophia is currently keeping herself busy with a mixture of baking, painting and, apparently, a lot of Disneyland.

“At present, Sophia is on hiatus,” Carla said. “She goes to Disneyland every day; she’s baking, she’s painting. She’s literally doing everything to get mentally well.”

Sophia’s break from KATSEYE was announced by HYBE x Geffen earlier this month, when the label confirmed she would be stepping away from promotional activities for an extended period to focus on her mental health and overall wellbeing.

The label said Sophia had already been receiving support and had spoken to medical professionals, who advised her to take some time away from work and continue receiving care. Her condition is expected to be reassessed in September, according to The Los Angeles Times.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sophia also spoke directly to fans about the decision at the time, admitting that taking a step back wasn’t easy.

In a message shared to her Instagram Story, she stressed that “health has to come first”, explaining that she was recognising how important it was to look after both her mind and body if she wanted to keep doing what she loves for years to come.

Sophia’s hiatus also follows fellow KATSEYE member Manon taking time away from group activities earlier this year. Manon stepped back in February to focus on her own health and wellbeing, with the rest of the group continuing with promotions while supporting both members.

 

 

 

 

 

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Meanwhile, Sophia has been noticeably quiet on social media. She hasn’t posted anything on her personal Instagram account since the beginning of May, making her mum’s update one of the clearest glimpses we’ve had into how she’s spending her time away from KATSEYE.

For now, it sounds like Sophia is doing exactly what she needs to be doing: taking things slowly, keeping busy with things she enjoys and, apparently, spending an absolutely heroic amount of time at Disneyland.

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