KATSEYE's Megan Skiendiel Reveals Concussion, Leading to Three Tour Date Cancellations.
Megan Skiendiel is coping with some serious health problems. Just days after canceling their Nov. 3 Detroit concert, the KATSEYE member revealed that she had sustained a concussion during the band's current tour, which led to the cancelation of their Nov. 5 Chicago show and their forthcoming Nov. 7 Minneapolis performance.
“Hi EYEKONS, I am so sorry that our Detroit, Chicago, and Minneapolis shows have been postponed,” in November, Skiendiel shared a post on her Instagram Stories. Fifth. “I currently have a concussion and am doing everything I possibly can to recover from it so I can be on stage for you all again.”
The 20-year-old revealed that she had intended to continue working with other members Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae, and Lara Raj on the Chicago show, however had “been strongly advised by medical professionals that I need to take this time to fully recover, and come back safely.”
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“I love you all so much, I deeply appreciate your understanding,” she went on, “and I am devastated to have to do this. I cannot wait to make it up to you eyekons, and give you the show you deserve.”
She provided no further details on the events surrounding her injury.
On their Nov. 5 Instagram Story, KATSEYE—which also includes members Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza, who are presently on hiatus—posted an explanation of the cancelations. “The label has made the decision to postpone our shows in Chicago and Minneapolis as Megan is recovering from a concussion.”
“We are incredibly sorry to disappoint our fans,” they revealed. “We know how much you've been looking forward to these shows, and that many of you have traveled long distances to be there. We don't take that lightly, and we're truly sorry for the disappointment.”
In recent months, KATSEYE has had to deal with several upheavals inside the group, including Bannerman and Laforteza taking time off to attend to their mental health. Although Bannerman's return date is yet unknown, Laforteza's announcement that she will be joining the group in January excited her fellow musicians.
"We are so happy that she's coming back," in October, Raj informed news reporters. "We're so proud of her. She's really been so brave."
"We respect her so much for taking the space and taking time for her health," she added. "She's our sister, so we can't wait for her to come back."
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