Is Manon leaving KATSEYE? Fans break down signs of HYBE allegedly phasing her out of the global girl group
While the entire situation remains rooted in rumours and speculation, here's a breakdown of what's unfolded so far and why fans believe Manon may be getting unfair treatment within KATSEYE.
What's up with KATSEYE, and why do fans think Manon is being sidelined?
BTS' label HYBE and Geffen Records' global girl group KATSEYE, made up of Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae, has quickly risen to global fame since their 2024 debut. With bangers like Gnarly and Gabriella, the group has carved out a space that blends pop swagger with K-pop discipline. But their charm goes beyond the music. KATSEYE has become known for their carefree social media energy, chaotic live streams, and most of all, the close-knit bond they openly share.
So when Manon began missing from several group activities, even if it was reportedly due to health reasons, fans couldn't help but take notice.
KATSEYE fans question Manon's absence from group events
The conversation picked up steam earlier this week after a viral tweet pointed out Manon's absence from several group promotions. Fans quickly compiled instances where she was either missing entirely or visibly sidelined, fuelling speculation.
One major example is the group's billboard celebration for their Glossier partnership. While the other members posed together in front of the ad, Manon was notably missing, and her face on the billboard was partially covered by another member. The following day, Manon visited the billboard alone, sparking more questions. Many fans wondered why the group couldn't have waited just one more day for her to recover so they could appear together as a full unit.
dreamiest collab, thank you Glossier!! billboard locations: 🩷Sunset Blvd & Alta Vista🩷Melrose Ave & Harper Ave 🩷Venice – Pacific Ave (between Windward Ave & Zephyr Ct) pic.twitter.com/vrpj0ekFg0
Adding to the frustration, fans noticed that in the group's promotional video for their Monster High collaboration, where the members reacted to their custom dolls, Manon had barely any screen time. Unlike the others, she was given little to no solo focus or commentary, which only fuelled suspicions of her being sidelined.
idk maybe i'm reaching but i smell an agenda being pushed…. https://t.co/cAzQrjyWEm
Fans also pointed out that Manon's individual photo was missing from KATSEYE's recent group interview with Hypebae, further fuelling concern that she's being excluded from key promotions.
while were at it, hypebae didnt post a pic for manon pic.twitter.com/nWwjoA5HbF
When fans questioned Manon's absence, a Hypebae staff member shared, "To the EYEKONS: I am not in charge of what photos were sent for the article; they didn't send me a solo photo of Manon to be included, otherwise there would be one! I wouldn't purposely exclude her, guys." What's more concerning, per fans, is that the comment has now been deleted.
For a growing number of fans, the signs are too frequent to ignore. Many are starting to suspect that Manon—the only Black member of KATSEYE—is being pushed to the sidelines. With her absence showing up in promo after promo, some now fear she might be gearing up for an unexpected exit.
So, is Manon leaving KATSEYE?
So far, neither HYBE nor Geffen Records has addressed the speculation about Manon's future in KATSEYE. Manon herself has stayed silent on social media. For now, the group still follows each other, but the silence is only adding to the unease.
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