KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza faces backlash over vacation photos

Sophia Laforteza missed KATSEYE's performance at the Hinterland Music Festival on July 30 due to illness, as announced by the group on July 28.

Vacation photos of Laforteza on Catalina Island surfaced, leading to backlash and questions about the timing of her trip.

Some fans speculated she was vacationing with influencer Leon Barretto, but neither Sophia nor her management confirmed the relationship or the circumstances.

KATSEYE's fanbase was divided: some questioned her transparency, while others argued being outdoors doesn't mean she was healthy enough to perform.

Neither Sophia nor KATSEYE management had publicly addressed the speculation as of the latest reports.