Overview
- HYBE × Geffen said Manon Bannerman is taking a temporary break for her health, while Manon told fans she is healthy and taking care of herself.
- Screenshots show Manon liked, then apparently unliked, an Instagram video alleging racism and label mistreatment of Black girls in groups, drawing support from artists including SZA, Chlöe Bailey and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
- A KATSEYE fan collective announced a boycott over what it calls ongoing mistreatment and a lack of transparency, outlining actions like unfollowing official accounts, pausing streams and canceling paid memberships.
- Reporting notes no timeline for Manon’s return as KATSEYE continues plans for festival dates, including Lollapalooza South America in March and Coachella in April, with her participation unconfirmed.
- Coverage frames the controversy within a broader pattern cited by fans about the treatment of sole Black members in girl groups, while no party has officially confirmed allegations of racism or a permanent exit.