KATSEYE talks supporting members on hiatus, performs ‘Animal’ as a quartet

The last time KATSEYE was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, back in February, there were six members of the group. But when they returned Wednesday night, there were only four, Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza both having since gone on hiatus for health reasons.

Noting that the group looked “different” from the last time they were on the show, Fallon gave them the chance to address the lineup changes. “We have nothing but so much love and support for Sophia and Manon,” said Lara Raj. “And it’s beautiful to see how the EYEKONS give them so much support and also continue to support us.”

The group was on the show to promote their new EP, WILD, their film KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS and their upcoming world tour, which will take them to arenas for the first time. Group member Yoonchae said she didn’t feel ready, adding, “I feel like it’ll hit me once I get there because it’s our first arena tour so it’s much bigger stage. So I’m a little bit nervous.”

KATSEYE also performed their new single “Animal” on the show as a quartet. It was co-written by Ed Sheeran, who they said they first met in France, when he approached them and said he had a song for them.