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Katseye

singers · pop group · musical act

Also known as KATSEYE, Katseye

33 stories · latest Oct 28, 2026 · K-Pop & Asia, Music, Awards & Red Carpet, Fashion & Beauty, TV & Film, Celebrity

Katseye biography

KATSEYE is an international six-member girl group formed in 2023 through a joint venture between HYBE and Geffen Records. The multinational pop collective features members Sophia, Manon, Yoonchae, Lara, Daniela, and Megan.

Recent reporting highlights the group's historic chart success alongside live tour challenges. KATSEYE earned their first Billboard 200 number-one project with their EP WILD while launching their global Wildworld tour. Media coverage also focuses on member lineup adjustments, including Sophia's health hiatus and Megan's ankle injury, as well as high-profile support from industry figures like Kelly Rowland and Cardi B.

  • Coverage of KATSEYE balances their rapid commercial breakthroughs, such as topping the Billboard 200, with personal and physical obstacles on tour.
  • Media reports frequently center on individual member health updates, corporate records concerning lineup changes, and reactions from prominent music veterans.
  • The narrative highlights both their global appeal and the physical demands of their intense performance schedules.

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  1. KATSEYE Make History As New EP 'WILD' Shatters Sales Records At No. 1

    Aug 25, 2026

    KATSEYE secured their first Billboard 200 No. 1 album after their EP WILD moved 170,000 units in its first week.

    KATSEYE Make History As New EP 'WILD' Shatters Sales Records At No. 1
  2. Katseye Forced to Drop Out of Olivia Rodrigo Festival Following Ankle Injury

    Aug 27, 2026

    KATSEYE withdrew from Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival following Megan's severe ankle injury.

    Katseye Forced to Drop Out of Olivia Rodrigo Festival Following Ankle Injury
  3. Katseye's Sophia Laforteza Sitting Out European Dates of 'Wildworld' Tour

    Aug 30, 2026

    Sophia Laforteza entered a temporary health hiatus, missing the European dates of the Wildworld tour.

    Katseye's Sophia Laforteza Sitting Out European Dates of 'Wildworld' Tour
  4. Katseye Hits the Stage in Ireland to Launch Massive Global 'Wildworld' Tour

    Sep 2, 2026

    The group officially launched their global Wildworld tour with a kickoff performance in Dublin, Ireland.

    Katseye Hits the Stage in Ireland to Launch Massive Global 'Wildworld' Tour
  5. Studio 8H Stacked! SNL Season 52 Taps KATSEYE, Rosalía, Jalen Brunson & Dakota Johnson

    Sep 9, 2026

    NBC announced KATSEYE as the musical guest for the premiere of Saturday Night Live Season 52.

    Studio 8H Stacked! SNL Season 52 Taps KATSEYE, Rosalía, Jalen Brunson & Dakota Johnson

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Studio 8H Stacked! SNL Season 52 Taps KATSEYE, Rosalía, Jalen Brunson & Dakota Johnson
Saturday Night Live and Katseye in the story: Studio 8H Stacked! SNL Season 52 Taps KATSEYE, Rosalía, Jalen Brunson & Dakota Johnson
Katseye Perform Down Two Members as Global Tour Hits London Stage
Image caption, Daniela recovered from her stage fall in Dublin with no injuries.
Image caption, The group’s first world tour is scheduled to run until the end of the year.
Image caption, The group were nominated for best new artist at the 2026 Grammys (L-R): Yoonchae, Megan, Lara, Manon, Sophia and Daniella
Image caption, Katseye will play a second night in London, before heading to Manchester and then to Europe
Kelly Rowland Drops Essential Girl Group Survival Advice for KATSEYE
KATSEYE Star Megan Flashes 'Tennis Ball' Swollen Ankle After Festival Cancellation
Lollapalooza India 2027 Lineup Revealed: Limp Bizkit, KATSEYE & St. Vincent Heading To Mumbai
Kelly Rowland Passes the Girl Group Torch With Big Advice for Katseye
Kelly Rowland and Katseye in the story: Kelly Rowland Passes the Girl Group Torch With Big Advice for Katseye
Katseye Hits the Stage in Ireland to Launch Massive Global 'Wildworld' Tour
Rising Pop Star Adéla Preps Debut Album ‘PRIMA’ Following KATSEYE Docuseries
Katseye Business Records Hint at Pop Group's Future Following Sudden Hiatus
Katseye, shown above, continued to make appearances as a five-member group amid Bannerman’s absence, including events near the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Bannerman was absent from Katseye’s debut performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026. The remaining members, shown above at the festival in Indio, took the stage both weekends of the event.
Katseye performed as a full group throughout 2025, including a stop in Toronto, Ontario, shown above.
KATSEYE Lineup Drama: How The Global Girl Group Hit The Charts And Faced Hiatuses
Katseye's Sophia Laforteza Sitting Out European Dates of 'Wildworld' Tour
Katseye Forced to Drop Out of Olivia Rodrigo Festival Following Ankle Injury
Katseye Stars Lara Raj and Daniela Avanzini Stun in Courtside Knicks Gear
KATSEYE Faces Heavy Backlash Over Victoria's Secret Show Performance
Katseye Rocks the Victoria's Secret Runway With 'Pinky Up' and a Huge Reveal
Megan Thee Stallion and KATSEYE Lead Glam Arrivals at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
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KATSEYE Star Sophia Set to Return to Group Next Year After Mental Health Hiatus
KATSEYE Star Lara Sparks Online Debate Over Paris Fashion Week Outfit
Katseye Member Manon Sparks Online Debate Following Heavily Edited Photoshoot
Global Pop Showdown: BTS, BLACKPINK, KATSEYE, And CORTIS Battle For VMA Best Group

Katseye: your questions

Who are the members of KATSEYE?

KATSEYE is composed of six members: Sophia, Manon, Yoonchae, Lara, Daniela, and Megan.

What is KATSEYE's first number-one release?

KATSEYE reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with their five-track EP titled WILD.

Why did KATSEYE cancel their appearance at Olivia Rodrigo's festival?

The group pulled out of the festival due to a severe ankle sprain suffered by group member Megan.

Why did Sophia take a temporary hiatus from KATSEYE?

Sophia Laforteza stepped back from group activities ahead of European concert dates to focus on her health and well-being.

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