KATSEYE asks fans to be patient as Manon's hiatus continues

The global girl group KATSEYE has urged fans to continue showing patience and support for member Manon Bannerman, emphasizing that her health and wellbeing remain the priority as her hiatus extends into its fifth month. In an interview with Allure published on June 25, group leader Sophia Laforteza stated there is still no confirmed timeline for Manon's return.

Sophia Laforteza directly addressed the uncertainty surrounding Manon's future with the group, which was formed through the Netflix documentary "Popstar Academy" and debuted in 2024. She stressed that neither the group nor its fans should pressure Manon to return before she is ready. "Because we did announce that it is about her wellbeing, it's not our place or anybody else's place to rush her," Sophia said. "We want to give her all the time that she needs, all the space that she needs, and so we don't want to make any assumptions, set anything in stone. She really deserves that and the door is always open."

Manon's temporary hiatus was first announced in February after HYBE x Geffen stated she would step away from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. The company said it fully supported the decision and...