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Four Katseye members performed “Pinky Up” and “Animal” during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s PINK segment. The group also announced that member Sophia Laforteza, who has been on a temporary hiatus, will return soon; no return date was given.
Katseye used its performance at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to announce that member Sophia Laforteza will return soon after taking a temporary hiatus. Four members performed at the event, where they sang “Pinky Up” and “Animal” as part of the show’s PINK segment.
The performers were Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeong. According to Harper’s Bazaar’s report from the show, the group followed Tate McRae’s performance, entering the runway from the audience in coordinated outfits that included miniskirts and corsets. Two members wore neon-pink leggings, while the other two wore sheer black leggings.
Katseye opened with “Pinky Up,” from its EP Wild, then performed “Animal,” another song from the release. During the first number, the singers used a selfie camera marked “Pink Cam.” At the end of the set, a large portrait of the group alongside Victoria’s Secret models descended, bearing the words “Pink Class of 2026.”
After the performance, Raj told E! News that Laforteza would be coming back. The announcement did not include a specific date or explain what her return will involve. Laforteza and Meret Manon Bannerman, the other absent members of the original six-person lineup, were both described as being on temporary hiatuses.
A Return in the PINK Spotlight
The announcement gives fans a significant update about Katseye’s lineup after two members stepped away temporarily. Laforteza’s return would bring one of the group’s original members back into its activities, though the timing and format have not been specified. The news came in a high-profile setting, during a performance that placed the group in front of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show audience.
The appearance also connected the group’s music and image to the show’s youth-oriented PINK segment. Katseye performed two tracks from Wild, rather than limiting its set to one song, and the “Pink Class of 2026” display gave the performance a distinct branded finale. The set therefore served both as a live music appearance and as a platform for the group’s personnel update.
For readers following Katseye, the key distinction is that the group said Laforteza is expected back, but did not announce that she has already resumed performing or recording. The statement signals a change from her current hiatus status, while leaving practical details open.
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The Group’s Recent Hiatuses
Katseye formed with six members, but only four attended the fashion show. Harper’s Bazaar reported that Bannerman announced a temporary leave in February 2026, and that Laforteza also announced a temporary hiatus that month. The report does not give additional details about the reasons for either member’s absence.
The fashion show appearance followed a busy period for the group. Katseye’s EP Wild was released on August 14, and the documentary Katseye: Wild Hearts premiered on August 12, according to the source report. The 80-minute documentary follows the singers after the Netflix series Pop Star Academy: Katseye. Laforteza appears in the documentary, including in sit-down interviews; Bannerman appears in archival footage.
The show announcement was specifically about Laforteza. It did not provide a new update on Bannerman’s hiatus, and the two members’ situations should not be treated as the same development.
““We are so happy that she’s coming back.””
— Lara Raj, speaking to E! News at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Return Timing Still Unannounced
The group has not said when Laforteza will return, whether she will immediately take part in performances or other work, or what her schedule will look like. Raj’s comments establish that Katseye expects her back soon, but they do not amount to a dated return announcement.
It is also unclear whether the return will change the group’s public lineup in the short term or affect upcoming releases and appearances. The source report did not provide an update on Bannerman’s temporary leave. No additional details about either hiatus were supplied, so their reasons and expected durations remain unconfirmed here.
Awaiting a Return Date
The next confirmed step is still unknown: Katseye has not announced a return date or first appearance for Laforteza. Fans will need to wait for a further statement from the group or its representatives to learn when she resumes activities and what that return entails.
In the meantime, the fashion show set offers a snapshot of Katseye’s current performing lineup: Avanzini, Raj, Skiendiel and Jeong. Any future announcement about Laforteza or Bannerman could clarify how the group plans to handle its lineup for upcoming performances and releases.
Key Questions
What did Katseye announce at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show?
The group said Sophia Laforteza will be returning soon after a temporary hiatus. It did not give a date.
Which Katseye members performed?
Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeong performed at the show.
What songs did Katseye perform?
Katseye performed “Pinky Up” and “Animal”, both from its EP Wild.
When will Sophia Laforteza return?
Katseye has not announced a specific date. Raj said Laforteza was coming back soon, without giving further timing or details.
Was Meret Manon Bannerman at the show?
No. The report said Bannerman and Laforteza were both on temporary hiatuses. The show announcement concerned Laforteza’s expected return; it did not provide a new update about Bannerman.
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