Overview
- HYBE × Geffen said on Feb. 20 that Manon Bannerman will pause activities to focus on her health, with KATSEYE continuing scheduled promotions.
- Manon told fans on Weverse that she is healthy and okay, adding that some things unfold beyond her control.
- Screenshots show Manon liked and then unliked an Instagram reel alleging racism and label mistreatment of Black girls in groups, prompting scrutiny without any new official accusations.
- Segments of the fandom launched a boycott seeking a fuller explanation and protections for Manon, pledging to halt streaming, unfollow accounts, and circulate petitions.
- Unverified social-media posts attributed to a bandmate’s father drew backlash as artists including Leigh-Anne Pinnock, SZA, and Chlöe Bailey voiced public support for Manon.