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Katseye released their first music video without Manon, who is on a health-related hiatus, for the techno-pop single Pinky Up featuring the five current members. The clip arrives ahead of their Coachella performance, with no return timeline announced for Manon and the group continuing to perform. The video quickly drew attention, racking up over six million views within 24 hours.
Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE announced a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing, with HYBE/Geffen posting a supportive Weverse message and Manon later reiterating she’s healthy. In the days since, a wave of public support from peers including Leigh-Anne, SZA, Kehlani, Tiffany Haddish, Chloe Bailey and Melody Thornton—and others—has flooded social media, highlighting ongoing conversations about racism and colorism affecting Black members in groups. The group plans to continue some activities on hiatus, ahead of their Coachella debut.
Manon Bannerman is taking a temporary hiatus from Katseye to focus on health and wellbeing, highlighting the racism and pressure Black women face in pop groups; the piece connects her experience to past cases like Normani in Fifth Harmony, criticizes the industry’s branding of groups over people, and notes a supportive network forming around Bannerman as Katseye gear up for touring.
KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman will take a temporary hiatus from the girl group to prioritize her health and wellbeing, with the group supporting her and continuing scheduled activities until she returns when the time is right.
Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE is taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing, HYBE and Geffen announced in a Weverse post on Friday evening. The group will continue its scheduled activities during this time, and fans (EYEKONS) are thanked for their support. Manon, who joined KATSEYE after the 2023 reality show The Debut: Dream Academy, has helped shape the group alongside her members through two EPs and Grammy nominations earlier this month.
Katseye member Manon Bannerman will take a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing; the group supports the decision and will continue scheduled activities during the hiatus.
KATSEYE announced that Manon Bannerman will take a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing, with the rest of the group continuing scheduled activities.