Overview
- Us Weekly reported, citing an unnamed source, that Manon Bannerman does not plan to rejoin KATSEYE after her break, and representatives did not confirm the claim.
- HYBE and Geffen previously called her break a temporary hiatus for health, and Manon told fans on Weverse that she is healthy and in positive talks with management.
- She removed “KATSEYE” from her Instagram bio, which added to fan questions about her status even as no official exit has been announced.
- Billboard reported she missed a run of South American dates and is expected to sit out KATSEYE’s Coachella sets, with her participation in later summer festivals still unclear.
- In a NYLON interview conducted before the hiatus, Manon said group members are not always on the same page and that you pick your battles, while KATSEYE’s rise from a HYBE/Geffen reality show to a 2026 Best New Artist Grammy nod has intensified scrutiny, including fan claims she was sidelined in promotions such as the “Gabriela” video.