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Katseye performed “Pinky Up” and “Animal” during the PINK segment of the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. After the performance, bandmate Lara Raj said Sophia Laforteza, who has been on a temporary hiatus, would be returning soon; the group did not give a date or further details.
Katseye performed two songs during the PINK segment of the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and used the appearance to share that Sophia Laforteza is expected to return soon from a temporary hiatus. Lara Raj gave the update to E! News at the event, but the group did not announce a return date or explain what her return will involve.
The four members at the show—Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeong—opened their performance with “Pinky Up,” a track from the group’s latest EP, Wild. They followed it with “Animal,” another song from the release. The appearance came after Tate McRae’s performance and introduced the show’s PINK section.
According to Harper’s Bazaar’s report from the event, the performers came onto the runway from the stands in coordinated miniskirts and corsets. Two wore neon pink leggings and two wore sheer black leggings. They began “Pinky Up” using a selfie camera marked “Pink Cam,” before moving into the second song.
At the end of the set, a large portrait of the group with Victoria’s Secret models descended, bearing the words “Pink Class of 2026.” The reveal accompanied the announcement about Laforteza. Raj spoke to E! News alongside the four members present; the report does not describe Laforteza as attending the show.
A Return Update During the Show
The announcement offers a concrete update about Katseye’s lineup after two members began temporary absences. Laforteza’s return would bring her back into the group’s activities, though the announcement does not establish when that will happen or whether she will take part in specific upcoming performances or releases.
For fans, the setting made the update part of a major public appearance rather than a separate statement. The show also gave the group a stage for music from Wild and the “Pink Class of 2026” presentation. Still, the reported comments support only the point that Laforteza is expected back soon; they do not confirm a schedule or provide details about the circumstances of her hiatus.
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Katseye’s Recent Releases and Hiatuses
The performance followed a busy period for the group. Harper’s Bazaar reported that Wild was released on August 14, 2026, and the documentary Katseye: Wild Hearts premiered on August 12. The 80-minute film follows the members after the Netflix series Pop Star Academy: Katseye.
The original group has six members. Harper’s Bazaar reported that Meret Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza were both on temporary hiatuses, with each having announced a temporary leave in February 2026. The documentary includes Laforteza in sit-down interviews and other footage, while Bannerman appears only in archival footage, according to the report. Those details provide context for the four-member appearance, but do not establish the reasons for either absence.
““We are so happy that she’s coming back. We’re so proud of her. She’s really been so brave.””
— Lara Raj, speaking to E! News at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Return Timing Is Not Set
The group has not publicly provided a specific return date for Laforteza, nor said what “coming back soon” means for rehearsals, recording, touring or future appearances. The report also does not specify whether she will rejoin all group activities at once or return in stages.
Details about the temporary hiatus remain limited in the source material. It does not state why Laforteza took leave, and no further explanation was included in Raj’s quoted remarks. Bannerman’s status is a separate matter: the performance announcement did not provide an update on her return.
Watch for a Return Date
The next clear milestone would be a statement from Katseye or Laforteza setting out when she plans to resume group activities. Until then, the return is described only as happening “soon,” without a confirmed date or a list of commitments.
Further group announcements, event appearances or music plans may clarify how the lineup will look in the coming months. The Victoria’s Secret appearance confirmed that four members performed and that Raj expects Laforteza to return; it did not announce a complete six-member reunion or changes to the group’s schedule.
Key Questions
What did Katseye announce at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show?
Lara Raj told E! News that Sophia Laforteza will be coming back after a temporary hiatus. No return date was announced.
Which Katseye members performed?
Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeong performed at the show. The report said Laforteza and Meret Manon Bannerman were on temporary hiatuses.
What songs did Katseye perform?
The group performed “Pinky Up” and “Animal,” both from its EP Wild.
When will Sophia Laforteza return?
No date has been confirmed. Raj said Laforteza was coming back soon, but the group did not share a timeline or details about her return to specific activities.
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