Overview
- KATSEYE announced a new EP titled Wild, due August 14 on HYBE x Geffen, with current teasers and social posts featuring only Daniela, Lara, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae.
- The group said on February 20 that Manon would take a temporary hiatus to focus on her health, and she told fans she is healthy and taking care of herself.
- Recent rollouts exclude her presence, with the Pinky Up video released last week not featuring her and the group performing Coachella’s first weekend as a five-member act on April 10.
- Manon did attend Coachella events even though she did not perform, and bandmates Sophia and Lara said in interviews they love her, know she is doing well and want to give her space.
- Marketing for new releases also omits her, from a Gap collaboration to store listings for member-version EP CDs that cover only the five active members, signaling a rollout that proceeds while she says she is in positive talks with the label.