Katseye's Manon Takes Temporary Leave From Girl Group

Member cites 'health and wellbeing' as reason for hiatus from K-pop group

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Katseye member Manon Bannerman will be taking a temporary leave of absence from the two-time Grammy-nominated girl group to focus on her 'health and wellbeing.' The announcement was made on the global fandom platform Weverse, with the group stating they fully support Manon's decision and that Katseye will continue scheduled activities during this time.

Why it matters

Katseye is a rising K-pop group that has gained global attention, including two Grammy nominations. Manon's temporary departure raises questions about the intense pressures and demands on young K-pop stars, as well as the group's ability to maintain momentum without a core member.

The details

Manon's leave of absence was announced on Weverse, the global fandom platform used by Hybe, the company behind Katseye and BTS. The statement said the group had open conversations and fully supports Manon's decision to focus on her 'health and wellbeing.' Katseye will continue scheduled activities during this time, including an upcoming performance at Coachella in April.

  • Manon's temporary leave was announced on February 21, 2026.
  • Katseye is set to perform at Coachella in April 2026.

The players

Manon Bannerman

A member of the K-pop girl group Katseye who is taking a temporary leave of absence to focus on her 'health and wellbeing.'

Katseye

A two-time Grammy-nominated K-pop girl group formed through the 2023 reality competition series Dream Academy, a collaboration between American record label Geffen Records and Korean company Hybe.

Hybe

The South Korean multinational company, talent agency and record label behind K-pop acts like Katseye and BTS.

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What’s next

Katseye is set to perform at Coachella in April 2026 despite Manon's temporary leave.

The takeaway

Manon's temporary departure from the rising K-pop group Katseye highlights the intense pressures and demands on young stars in the industry, and the group's ability to maintain momentum without a core member will be closely watched by fans and the industry.