KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza 'Doing Everything to Get Mentally Well': Mom
Sophia Laforteza, the leader of the group KATSEYE, is currently on a hiatus to focus on her mental health and well-being. Her mother confirmed she is spending time on personal activities like baking and painting while under medical guidance.
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The story highlights the growing industry focus on mental health support for young performers in the high-pressure K-pop and global music landscape.
Sophia Laforteza’s mom, actress Carla Guevara-Laforteza, has shared a glimpse into how the KATSEYE leader is spending her time away from the group, sharing that the singer is taking some much-needed time for herself.
The KATSEYE leader’s mother, theater actress Carla Guevara-Laforteza, opened up about her daughter’s current hiatus in an interview with Vogue Philippines published Monday (Aug. 24), explaining that Sophia is keeping busy with some decidedly more restrained activities as she prioritizes her well-being.
“At present, Sophia is on hiatus,” Guevara-Laforteza said. “She goes to Disneyland every day; she’s baking, she’s painting. She’s literally doing everything to get mentally well.”
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