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KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza shares handwritten thank you letter from Olivia Rodrigo

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<p>Following the announcement of Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s all-women benefit festival Daisy Chain Fields, Filipino KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza shared a heartfelt gesture from the singer-songwriter on social media.  </p><p>On her Instagram story, the Filipino idol posted a photo of a bouquet of flowers and a handwritten note from Olivia.</p><p>The letter, dedicated to KATSEYE members Daniela, Lara, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae, read, “I just wanted to say a massive thank you for being a part of this festival. You guys are superstars in every sense of the world and I am honored to share this bill with you girls. Thanks again, I cannot wait to watch you guys smash it!”</p><p>Sophia captioned the story, “counting down the days.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782443200597729363869_2165332627367827_901423117340830241_n.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><p>KATSEYE is among the acts set to perform at Olivia’s Daisy Chain Fields festival. Proceeds from the festival will go to charities and non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls. Other performers include Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Mitski. Special guests include Karen O, Sarah McLachlan, and Stevie Nicks. </p><p>The festival will be held at Great Park in Irvine, California on August 29, 2026. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2026/6/23/olivia-rodrigo-launches-all-women-music-festival-katseye-among-lineup-1508"><strong>READ: Olivia Rodrigo launches all-women music festival, KATSEYE among lineup</strong></a></div><p>Sophia, who hails from the Philippines, made her debut as a member of the multinational girl group KATSEYE in 2024 through ‘<em>The Debut: Dream Academy.’ </em>The group has since been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the Grammy Awards 2026 and won New Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards. </p><p>KATSEYE recently collaborated with fellow HYBE girlgroups LE SSERAFILM and ILLIT for ‘Iconic by Mistake’</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/11/8/katseye-reacts-to-their-first-grammy-nominations-1237"><strong>READ: KATSEYE reacts to their first Grammy nominations</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/6/8/katseye-le-sserafim-illit-unite-for-single-iconic-by-mistake-1219"><strong>READ: KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT unite for single &#x27;Iconic By Mistake&#x27;</strong></a></div><p>Olivia, a Grammy Award winner, rose to fame with her debut single &quot;driver’s license.&quot; She recently released the already record-breaking album ‘<em>You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love</em>,’ which became the most-streamed album in a single day by a female artist.</p><p>The pop star, born and raised in California to a Filipino father and German-Irish mother, previously performed in the Philippines for her GUTS world tour in 2024. </p><p>The ticket proceeds from her concert in Manila went towards her global initiative, Fund 4 Good, which aims to provide direct support to non-profits dedicated to girls’ education, reproductive rights, and the prevention of gender-based violence. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/6/13/olivia-rodrigo-achieves-spotify-milestone-on-release-of-you-seem-pretty-sad-for-a-girl-so-in-love-1836"><strong>READ: Olivia Rodrigo achieves Spotify milestone on release of &#x27;You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/10/olivia-rodrigo-to-hold-manila-concert-on-oct-5-1222"><strong>READ:Olivia Rodrigo to hold Manila concert on Oct. 5</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><em> —By Norah Nocon, PUSH ABS-CBN Intern<br/></em></div>

<p>Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo sends flowers and a handwritten note to KATSEYE for participating in her upcoming all-women benefit festival Daisy Chain Fields.</p>

Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo sends flowers and a handwritten note to KATSEYE for participating in her upcoming all-women benefit festival Daisy Chain Fields.