Katseye Performs Without Manon Bannerman at Coachella 2026 Amid Her Hiatus

The K-pop group took the stage without one of its members as she focuses on her health and wellbeing.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:07am

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Katseye, the popular K-pop girl group, performed at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival without member Manon Bannerman. Manon, 23, has been on a temporary hiatus from the group since February to focus on her health and wellbeing. The remaining five members of Katseye - Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung - took the stage and were joined by surprise guests EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami from the HUNTR/X group.

Why it matters

Manon's absence from Katseye's Coachella debut highlights the challenges that come with the pressures of fame, especially for young K-pop artists. The group's decision to support Manon's need to prioritize her health and wellbeing over group activities reflects a growing awareness in the industry about the importance of mental health.

The details

Katseye opened their Coachella set with a performance of their new single 'Pinky Up' before moving on to fan favorites 'Debut' and 'Touch.' The group was also joined on stage by HUNTR/X vocalists EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami for a surprise performance of 'Golden' from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.

  • Katseye performed at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday, April 10.
  • Manon Bannerman announced her temporary hiatus from Katseye in February 2026.

The players

Katseye

A popular K-pop girl group that performed at Coachella 2026 without member Manon Bannerman.

Manon Bannerman

A 23-year-old member of Katseye who has been on a temporary hiatus from the group since February 2026 to focus on her health and wellbeing.

Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, Yoonchae Jeung

The five remaining members of Katseye who performed at Coachella 2026 in Manon's absence.

EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami

Vocalists from the HUNTR/X group who joined Katseye on stage for a surprise performance at Coachella 2026.

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What they’re saying

“After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. We fully support this decision.”

— Katseye, Band Statement

“Hi friends, I want you to hear this from me, I'm healthy, I'm OK and I'm taking care of myself. Thank u for checking in! Sometimes things unfold in ways we don't fully control, but I'm trusting the bigger picture. Thank you for standing by me. I love you endlessly and can't wait to see you again.”

— Manon Bannerman

“There's six of us, so obviously not everyone's always going to be on the same page about everything. But I think we all are at, or have been learning and are finally coming to, a point where for the group's sake, you give and you take. You pick your battles.”

— Manon Bannerman

What’s next

Manon has stated she is having positive conversations with Katseye's management about her future with the group, and fans are eagerly awaiting updates on when she may rejoin the band's activities.

The takeaway

Manon's temporary hiatus from Katseye highlights the growing awareness in the K-pop industry about the importance of prioritizing the mental health and wellbeing of artists, even if it means temporarily stepping away from group activities. The band's support for Manon's decision sets a positive example for how to navigate these challenges.