Overview
- KATSEYE's labels announced in February 2026 that Manon Bannerman would take a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and well-being.
- Manon told fans on Weverse in February that she was 'healthy' and later posted on Instagram on June 26 that she is healthy, happy, and grateful.
- Online reports that Manon liked a post about girl groups with only one Black member helped fuel race-related fan speculation about her absence.
- In interviews published June 30, the remaining KATSEYE members told Vanity Fair and Allure they deny race played any role, said they keep in touch with Manon, and said the door is open for her return.
- Manon is not listed on credits for KATSEYE's upcoming EP and is not confirmed for the group's tour, leaving no public timeline for when she might rejoin full activities.