HYBE Clarifies Official Position Regarding KATSEYE’s Manon, Fans Baffled

Manon‘s future in KATSEYE has just gotten all the more uncertain after HYBE expressed its stance on the issue.

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In late February, Manon suddenly went on a hiatus, and the label cited her health condition as the reason. However, the singer herself followed up with a personal statement that contradicted the official position.

KATSEYE’s Manon Goes On Hiatus, Puts Out Statement Contradicting Her Label

The confusion about Manon’s future in the group sprang from there and continued to grow as conversations about possible mistreatment and discord among the members emerged. Recently, after KATSEYE’s new music video teaser for “Pinky Up” dropped with no trace of Manon, the singer removed the group’s name from her Instagram bio, sparking further speculations.

Manon Seemingly “Confirms” Her Leaving KATSEYE, Triggering Alarm

Manon then addressed the matter directly, reassuring fans that she was still in talks with the group’s label.

Manon Speaks Up About Her Current Situation In KATSEYE

Following the confusion, The Korea Herald published a report stating that it had reached out to HYBE for clarification. However, the company refused to comment on the ongoing speculations about Manon’s departure.

At the same time, HYBE also confirmed that Manon would participate in the upcoming Coachella performance of KATSEYE in California on April 11.

This confirmation has only made the situation more confusing for fans. Many felt that the entire fiasco was just a PR stunt, while others theorized that it might be Manon’s last performance with the group.

so it was a PR stunt, yikes. https://t.co/OrSVaHPB7v

— َ (@pinksview) April 3, 2026

just playing in their fans faces https://t.co/qt3TYtqt70

— radfem queer gaystapo (@jus2kaiju) April 3, 2026

My conspiracy theory side is telling me that Coachella (if she does perform) was her one request then she’s gonna be announced as out of the group. They are afraid of how the us audience will act if she’s not there.

(But also this whole thing is a pr nightmare) https://t.co/Jx0uRVevlp

— Tatyana 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 ⚓︎ (@melanwisegirl) April 3, 2026

yeah this is the last time we’re seeing katseye with manon. time to become a manon solo!!! https://t.co/EPCJHdQqNF

— no labels, just mia ⋆˙⟡ (@miastarkissed) April 3, 2026

Others also expressed their concern over how HYBE handled this entire issue, PR stunt or not.

Can we all agree whether pr stunt or whatever it is, that this is an unacceptable way to treat a group of 6 young girls ? https://t.co/z75XMBES8y

— dubai 🍫 barista (@enbybarista) April 3, 2026

Also it doesn’t matter if she’s still in the group or performing at Coachella what they’re doing to her is damn near abusive imo . Force her to lose her Latam run and take her out if mvs for some Coachella hype? This is weird af. Go to hell hxg pic.twitter.com/Q1GiN3VvpB

— Mira Ი𐑼 (@yoonchaecrmbs) April 3, 2026