Katseye's London Show Dazzles Despite Missing Members

Key facts

• Katseye performed their first full UK concert at the O2 Arena in London on Thursday.
• Only four of six members performed: Megan Skiendiel, Yoonchae Jeong, Lara Raj, and Daniela Avanzini.
• Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are on health-related hiatus.
• Katseye is currently the most-streamed act on YouTube UK.
• The concert was the second date of their Wildworld tour, which opened in Dublin.
• Daniela Avanzini had a stage fall in Dublin but recovered without injuries.
• The group was formed in 2023 through the online reality show The Debut: Dream Academy.
• Katseye was created by Hybe and Geffen Records.
• The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammys.
• Manon's hiatus began in February after she revealed the band faced racism and death threats.
• Sophia stepped back in August citing mental health concerns.
• The setlist included 'Gnarly', 'Gabriella', 'Iconic By Mistake', and 'Time Lapse'.
• Yoonchae performed 'Time Lapse' in Korean.
• Lara performed 'unloveu', the first Katseye song written by a member.
• The band honored Sophia's absence by retaining her pre-recorded vocals on some songs.