Manon Bannerman is stepping away from KATSEYE for a period to focus on her “health and wellbeing”.
The group, who were recently nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, released a statement addressing the situation and said that every member “fully support this decision.”
They wrote on the social media platform Weverse: Hello. After open and thoughtful conversations together, we want to share that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing.
“We fully support this decision. KATSEYE remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us. The group will continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right.
“Thank you to our EYEKONS for your continued love, patience, and understanding.”
The group will carry on their planned schedules with Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung while Manon is away.
Speaking last month, Manon opened up about how much support exists between the members of the group.
She told E! News at the 2026 Grammy Awards: “The biggest thing is we’re constantly supporting each other. That’s the one thing. Just constantly making sure that we’re all coming up on this crazy journey together and that we’re not leaving anybody behind. And we’re really taking it serious.
“We’re always communicating with each other, checking in. That’s so important to us.”
Manon also spoke about how meaningful it was for her to attend the Grammys as a nominee alongside her bandmates.
She wrote on Instagram: “Of all the places my younger self dreamed herself into… this one still doesn’t feel real. Getting to attend and perform at the Grammys, surrounded by artists and creatives i’ve looked up to for so long is something i’ll never take for granted.
“walking into that room with my girls, feeling inspired, emotional, and so deeply thankful. starting Black History Month with this experience means everything to me and I carry so much gratitude for the people who came before us, who opened doors, made space, and kept going even when it wasn’t easy.
“this moment isn’t just mine! It’s ours. for the little versions of us who didn’t always feel like we belonged. If you’re quietly working, doubting yourself, but still showing up… please keep going. you’re closer than you think.
“so grateful for everyone who believed, supported, and stood beside us in this moment. my heart is full. i’m feeling so incredibly grateful.”
KATSEYE was created through The Debut: Dream Academy, a reality competition and global talent search developed through a partnership between HYBE and Geffen Records.
The journey was documented in the Netflix series Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.
