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KATSEYE’s Manon Bannerman Breaks Silence After Announcing Hiatus as Fans Spot Instagram Bio Change

Manon says she is healthy and supported as KATSEYE continues scheduled activities and prepares to release Pinky Up next week.

  • On Thursday, Manon Bannerman reassured supporters via Weverse that she is "happy and healthy" following her temporary hiatus from KATSEYE, confirming she is "having positive conversations" with her label, HxG.
  • Speculation regarding Manon's future in the group surfaced after she removed all mentions of KATSEYE from her Instagram bio and was notably absent from promotional teasers for "Pinky Up" shared yesterday.
  • The group will continue scheduled activities with members Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung, as the label reiterated support for the 23-year-old's well-being decision.
  • Ahead of their Coachella debut later this month, KATSEYE will release "Pinky Up" on April 9, performing at the festival just one day later on April 10.
  • Little Mix's Leigh-Anne publicly voiced support for Manon, highlighting a "vicious cycle" impacting Black women in girl groups, while Manon emphasized she is "trusting the bigger picture" during her hiatus.
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Just Jared broke the news in on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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