Katseye Addresses Manon Bannerman’s Hiatus, Teases ‘The Door Is Always Open’ for Return
Sophia Laforteza says the group will not rush Manon’s return and wants fans to give her time and space as she focuses on her well-being.
- On Thursday, June 25, KATSEYE leader Sophia Laforteza reiterated support for bandmate Manon Bannerman's ongoing hiatus during an Allure interview, urging fans to avoid making assumptions about her return timeline.
- HYBE and Geffen announced Manon's 'temporary hiatus' on February 20, 2026, stating the 22-year-old would step away from group activities to 'focus on her health and well-being.'
- After Manon was spotted at an Ariana Grande concert, fan speculation regarding her potential return intensified, though neither the label nor the band confirmed the sighting signals a comeback.
- Sophia emphasized that 'the door is always open' for Manon's return, stressing the group and fans should give her space rather than rushing her recovery.
- Currently, the five-member group continues scheduled promotions with no confirmed timeline for Manon's return, despite her April update regarding 'positive conversations' with the label.
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Katseye Addresses Manon Bannerman’s Hiatus, Teases ‘The Door Is Always Open’ for Return
The remaining members of Katseye have spoken out about Manon Bannerman’s continued hiatus from the girl group. “Because we did announce that it is about her well-being, it’s not our place or anybody else’s place to rush her,” Sophia Laforteza told Allure in a cover story published Thursday, June 25. “We want to give her all the time that she needs, all the space that she needs, and so we don’t want to make any assumptions, set anything in stone.…
'Give Her All the Time She Needs': KATSEYE Asks Fans to 'Keep Extending Love' as Manon's Return Remains Uncertain
KATSEYE has urged fans to continue showing patience and support for sixth member Manon Bannerman, with the global girl group making it clear that there is still no confirmed timeline for her return from hiatus. The update comes four months after Manon stepped away from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. Since then, fans have continued to speculate about her future with the group and whether KATSEYE will once again be a six-me…
KATSEYE Address Manon Bannerman's Continued Absence from Group 4 Months After Hiatus Announcement
Getty KATSEYE is speaking out about the absence of original member Manon Bannerman. The 23-year-old Swiss-Ghanaian entertainer was announced to be taking a temporary hiatus from the girl group back in February, and has yet to return to group activities. Since her hiatus announcement, the group has continued with the remaining five members – Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae – including awards show appear…
Sophia Laforteza breaks silence on Manon's future with Katseye: 'The door is always open'
Months after Manon stepped back from Katseye activities, group leader Sophia Laforteza has shared the clearest indication yet of where things stand, emphasizing that the singer's well-being remains the group's top priority.In an interview with Allure, the Filipina performer addressed the uncertainty surrounding Manon's hiatus and made it clear that neither the members nor fans should pressure her into returning before she is ready."For us, this …
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